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Thank you card ideas
I was just wondering if people would like to share there ideas for Thank you cards on this thread, perhaps you have made some or found some unique ones to buy. I love this card from Oxfam, I have done something similar for my boys to colour in and send out for their Christmas presents. But I was interested to see other…
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handmade gifts for christmas and celebrations 2011
can seem to find this thread so though id start it, if its already been started please merge, but there seems to be some confussion between the other threads, hopefully this title is clear enough :p as mine went down so well this year (hampers, secret santa gifts for school etc) i will definetely be making more this year…
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Artificial christmas trees?
Does anyone know where to get a good quality, realistic looking artificial tree, preferably one with the true life looking needles? Had a real tree this year for the first time and it hasn't really been a success so will go back to artificial next year. I don't mind paying for a good quality one.
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Stuffing sock monkeys
Can anyone give me some tips about this? Mine always seem lumpy and I don't know what I am doing wrong. I have polyester fibre filling which I tease out and stuff in gradually poking in with a chopstick but it never looks even. Thanks
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Free Amazon returns?
I ordered a book for my Mum and a DVD for my sister but it turns out they both already have them. However, Amazon (by using it's drop-down box) say that it's not their fault, so I will have to pay to return it (£2.75). However, if I select 'unsuitable or not fit for purpose' then they will pay for the return. I don't want…
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Returning Christmas Gifts
I bought my grandson a Real Madrid Tracksuit,and then paid extra for it to be sent by courier to ensure delivery by Christmas Day. Imagine my dismay when I got a phone call Boxing Day to say I had ordered 2 sizes to small :o The sites policy is refunds are allowed before 14 days. I have missed that deadline,but I dont want…
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Free Scrapbooking Software
Hi, apologies if this has been asked before but I've done a search which didn't come up with anything Can anyone recommend free software for me to download which would give me templates for scrapbooking page layouts ? Some of the scrapbooks I see are so beautifully set out and I have no inspiration of my own, so need some…
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New Years Eve in London with family
Hi, i dont know if someone can offer me some advice, Myself, Wife and 3 kids (boys 9, 7 and girl 5) are going to London 30th and 31st, returning on 1st Jan. We are staying out towards Heathrow airport, but are intending to go into London on New Years Eve. After looking on the internet, it says there are designated areas…
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New Years Gift/Favor/Sweetie Bag - Wish Upon A Star
If you're not all crafted out ...... I made these to give everyone on New Years Eve ...... Made using Milky Stars. The topper says "Wish Upon a New Year's Star" Here's to a very crafty New Year 2011!!!
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When is the post is due this week?
Does anybody know? Thanks :)
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Christmas Gifts, Valentine Gift, Customer appreciation, corporate,
Have a look they do some lovely rings, Books, Christmas Gifts, Valentine Gift, Customer appreciation, corporate, get well, new baby, beauty baskets, Easter, special occasion and you can even have them on interest free, also they do 7% cash back via Online purchase. Their website also tells you all there is to know about…
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Thank you moneysavers!
Thank you to everyone on this board and elsewhere for all your great ideas this Christmas. I have done the following which were inspired by threads here: Christmas elf (ours was a reindeer). The kids loved it and we will def be doing again. They also really enjoyed the elf / north pole websites (and so did I, especially…
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birthday ideas -- present and cake -please
hello, my DD is 31 on 12th January.Shes a very girly dresser, loves vintage, any ideas please. also, a cake idea please.i am a novice so something easy would be lovely.thank you xx:)
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World's Strongest Man
Something I look forward to on TV every year and is usually shown in the week between Christmas and the New Year is Worlds Strongest Man (BBC version - not that Bravo rubbish). Does anyone know if it will be shown this year???
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Owners of Sizzix Big Shot and Cuttlebugs please can you help
Afternoon Afternoon My amazing and wonderful mum bought me a sizzix big shot machine for Christmas. Something I am under no illusion will be well used but having not owned one before I am unsure of the best dies to start with, I already think an alphabet set would be a good way forward as can be used on numerous projects…
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new years party with kids
hi all hope you had a great christmas on christmas eve my sister in law and are now coming to our house where there 2 girls 9,12 for new year. I have a 9 year old girl and a 2 year old boy ( i hope will be asleep). I was hoping to have a mini party before we knew they was coming my daugther wanted a posh dinner party theme…
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70's/80's Birthday Party
Hi everyone Just a little advice needed it is my 40th birthday next sunday and I am having a themed birthday party brought both kids a 70's outfit but now need suggestions for food plz and decorations for the room. I would like to do the party for under £300 for 80 people. doing my own catering to keep costs down. the…
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Pots of Gold....winning scratchcards !!
Hope everyone has had a lovely Christmas. My pots of gold made a lovely decoration and talking point at the Christmas table....but was disapointed that none of my scratchards were winners...not even a measly pound. I bought a strip of 14, hoping buying them this way there may be more of a chance of someone having a small…
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Lets get started for Christmas 2011
So Chrsitmas 2010 has gone and now its time to start preparing for 2011, this can be a place where we can share ideas so there is no stess at that special time. So lets get you ideas in !!
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Christmas 2011
We ar a small Company of about 15 people and have decided to save for a christmas thrift so we have more money next christmas. What account would anyone recommend. We will collect the money once a week and put it into an account. I need to find someway of keeping track of all the money. Want people to sign so we are all…
