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NEW THRIFY GIFTY GIRLS WEIGHT LOSS thread 2011
i know we already have the two threads santas challange and the money making, but looking over the last couple of days theres a few of us for onereason and another have decided that the weight needs to be reduced - I really think that all the bathroom scales are wrong!! As one lady suggested we should have a weight thread…
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Christening invite template
Its my little ones christening at the end of Jan and i have priced 100 invitations for £22.50, Just wondered if anyone has any templates or ideas to do this cheaper?
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New Year's Eve
what is everyone doing tonight? we are off to a family party, with some of our special family and some special friends
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Party present gift ideas
Every now and then on this thread, people ask for help looking for presents suitable for party gifts. I usually try to stock up in the sales so that I can try and get really nice gifts for just a few £s. It also saves stress of dashing out at the last minute when invites arrive. I know that many other MSErs do the same and…
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Craft Storage
Good evening I was in my local Tesco's this afternoon/eve and they had 30ltr storage boxes (no lids) for £1.74 and pack of 3 storage baskets (smaller, but good for ribbon, stamps etc) for £1. Just thoughtbi would let you know as I hate spending money on storage when it could be going towards other craft items :D Sarah
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Knitting pattern needed - palette yarn bootique mouse slippers!
I know this is going to be a long shot but dont know what else to try! For xmas i was given a knitting kit called "Bootique Mouse Slippers" from the Palette yarn and Saleutions company. It was brought from Hobbycraft. The pattern had an unfortanate accident whilst i was out (my niece was sick on it and it got thrown out!)…
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Sticky Backed Plastic
Hi there, I was just wondering if anyone knew of any websites that sell Sticky Backed Plastic at all? pref pale blue or red with polka dots on (not asking much am I!). It's to cover books with and other bits and bobs that could easily be wiped over to needs to be wipeable. I couldn't see anything on ebay or amazon that was…
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who else got really random gifts?
Where do you stand on receiving really random gifts? We got some odd gifts and am dying to ask why or at least mention them to the people who gave them us but i daren't it's so ungreatful and i am very greatful for everything after all christmas isn't about presents but i am so curious to know what was the thinking behind…
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Paint OR Varnish Dolls House
Hi all My niece got a dolls house for xmas, it needs painting or varnishing. Can you buy pink tinted varnish?? How about putting glitter on it? How does modpodge work? Or paint it pink then varnish & add sparkly bits. Any ideas or pics of yours welcome Thanks Katie x
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Iphone / Itouch App (80% off EA games, + free games)
Free Itunes download each day - sorry a few days late. Today is an e-book. Search of itunes-12-days-of-christmas also - cheap games from EA (sims etc) ea.com
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50 birthday present, hand made? Las Vegas?
My Mum is 50 this May, and is going to Las Vegas for her birthday (its also my parents 30th wedding annivesary that weekend), I've offered to pay for her to have a meal somewhere fancy or fly over the grand cannon but I would like to make her something to give when shes back home and something she can keep. I have no ideas…
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What to do with your Amazon brown packing paper
I ordered loads of stuff from Amazon, and it was all packaged with perforated sheets of brown paper. I didn't want to just put it in the recycling, so I set about finding things to do with it. I found that by tearing off one sheet, ironing it and folding it carefully, you can make really nice-looking brown paper bags…
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blogs
sorry if this is in the wrong place, I did a search on the forum but could not find what I was after. I have noticed that a lot of you have blogs/personal websites and i just wondered what was a good one to start with as I want to note all the things I make next year. I am fairly new to all this, but I do pick things up…
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Christening favours
Hey everyone My sister is expecting in a few days and I told her I would make favours for the babys christening Does anyone have any crafy ideas of what I could make? Thanks guys
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Leftover Christmas Cake - recipes needed
Hi, Has anyone please got any recipes for using up leftover christmas cake? The more the merrier as I've loads left! Thanks
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christmas cupcakes
shown on my new cupcake stand !!!
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Please help MSE test the End of year Quiz 2010!
Please see this thread for details: https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/comment/39715824#Comment_39715824 (PS. please reply there not here) Thanks!
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Plain 'Tobbacco' Tins with Clear Lid
Does anyone know where I can get hold of these, preferably in varying quanitites. Initially I want to order about 10 but may increase to more. The type of tin I want is silver, tobacco tin size, rectangle and has a hinged window lid.
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Jewellery Boxes with Swarovski Crystals less than 1/2 price
Thread Stats Hello All, These Jewelery boxes are a bargain @ £25 for 6. Will be great for bdays or even xmas throughout 2011. http://www.bombayduck.co.uk/jeweller...i-Crystals1604? Ive just bought them plus: http://www.bombayduck.co.uk/dispatch...istmas+hankies 4 hankie bags for £1.50. &…
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Bridget Jones Bday Hamper Ideas!
Hello All, As many of you im planning bdays for 2011. I want to make Bridget Jones Hamper for a HUGE fan of the films..Any ideas? Has anyone seen any Bridget Mugs? Im thinking book (if she hasnt got it!), Vidka,Bunny ears, Making my own paper/box for wrapping with the quotes on..Even a diary with the quotes on the pages..…
