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Making cards - Ideas for beginners (part 4)
Welcome to the Card Craft thread where there are many members who are new to card making as well as the more experienced members who love helping others out on their path to making cards. If you are new to this craft please do post and somebody will be along with some advice for you Please note this thread is now a…
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What to give for Easter?
What do you give to a 9 yr old boy who doesn't like chocolate, for Easter? Yes, a kid who doesn't like chocolate - lol!
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Good Luck Gift Ideas
My friend is starting a new job on Monday. She has a really bad time at her previous job :( and is very nervous about starting the new one. Any ideas for a handmade, thoughtful gift? Thank you
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What size baby doll?
For Christmas I want to give my niece a stroller, baby doll and knit / sew & crochet it some clothes. She will be three and a half in December and I'm thinking of this stroller. What size doll should I get? Can anyone with a similar sized stroller tell me what size of doll fits so that I can get started with my knitting?…
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can anyone help with mothers day card?
im having a problem finding the sort of mothers day card i want , it must be lacy and flowers, but some how it needs to have a cup and saucer and teapot (mums anwer to everything is tea :D any ideas ?
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Cake Pops
Check out this link that I have just come across for Cake Pops... http://www.bakerella.com/category/pops-bites/cake-pops/ like lollipops but made of cake. These would be great for a party etc. Hope you feel inspired.
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Leaving Present Ideas
Hi, My friend is leaving work at the end of the week, and is going to become a self-employed child minder. I'm struggling to decide what to get her as a leaving present. Does anyone have any ideas? Thanks Laura x
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Make cakestand - advice needed!
Hello - I don't know if this is on the right forum but I am looking for some crafting advice. :D I have bought some vintage plates that I would like to turn into a 3 tier cakestand - it is for a friend's wedding present. I bought at the same time in the same design an oval plate and some bowls so it would be the perfect…
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a diy cute photobook for otherhalf!
i was looking at offbeat bride when i saw they know have a offbeat mama blog thingy! this is soo cute i am going to do it for my other half if my 4 year old will let me for our wedding in december :D http://offbeatmama.com/2010/02/photo-book-gifts#more-965
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Cakeless Cakes - ie. made only from sweets
Wanted to have one of those birthday cakes that are made up of sweets only for my son's 18th birthday. I've looked at a few on line and not too expensive but was thinking I might try one myself. Has anyone ever made one and have some tips on it? I did a search and couldnt find anythign about them on here which surprised…
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A Good Friend's 40th
any ideas for a present for my (female) friend who is 40 later this week please, not too expensive but nice. Thanks in advance CITY
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Summer 2010 school proms
Hi, well it's finally come around. It's our DDs year 11 school prom this summer and I'd love to get some ideas to make it very special without the cost of a small wedding! We have been looking for dresses, she has firm ideas and want it's red! I thought it would be a good idea to have a thread where us parents could share…
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punches??
Wondering if anyone could help me....well my work colleague actually. She is after a Thistle shaped punch fpr her neices wedding. i have looked on the sites I know of so thought I'd try here see if anyone can point us in the right direction? Ta;)
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Newborn gift
A close friend has just given birth to a baby girl. Money is tight and I want to gt her something a bit different/unique but not sure what! budget is no more than £20 including P&P. I want something she can keep and treasure for years to come but trying to avoid the classic certificate holder, photoframe etc etc. Please…
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Something special for someone 60?!
Hello... I am trying to come up with something special to celebrate my mum's 60th... A party is a bit complicated as although she does have a VERY active social life, it's all based round ballroom dancing and they only seem to see each other there. We are quite a small family... So dinners and stuff out are regular and…
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PA system?
I am just trying to work out exactly what is a "PA system" in a private function room at a pub? I am having a small birthday party and hoping to have it at this pub in their function room and my mum is arranging it but we cant work out exactly what a PA system is? Do we still need to book a dj or what happens? do the pub…
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Has anyone got a font called 'feel script' please?
Hi there, I'm after a special font called 'feel script'? Its £69 to buy so not at all MSE for my wedding invites! I've tried all the free font sites too.......but no luck. Wondered if any kind soul has it and can send it to me? (I've posted on the wedding forum too, but thought I'd try my luck here!) Thanks in advance! Hels
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Experience with student portrait photographers?
Hi, I am looking to get some professional portrait photographs done with not-a-lot-of-money. I can see there are a lot of posts for this sort of thing on the Wedding board, but that's not what I'm after. Does anyone have any experience of contacting a local Uni/college to have portrait photographs done by students? Are…
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Double walled "tall" boxes
Please can anyone help? I have been searching online for days for double walled boxes that are tall enough for Nappy Cakes. :eek: They need to be 30x30cm x (at least) 80cm tall. The only ones I've seen work out at over £5 each and you have to order loads. Also, If anyone knows of any good "cheapish" Courier companies, I…
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Lidl Craft
Just got back from lidl and thought you lovley people might like to know what i saw. Some different shaped punches I think these were £5.99 and lots of knitting stuff. different prices. Also next week is lots of sewing stuff. I would show you on the websites but i can't see it :(
