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MDCC Thread!
Only kidding! :rotfl:
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Class gifts for end of term - help!
I have a class of 26 6year olds and it's getting to that time of year when my mind has turned to seeing them off for the summer with a prezzie. Its getting dearer every year and has got to point where I end up spending nearly £2 on each of them just to get something that does not look tacky or like no thought at all has…
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French ideas
My childrens school are having a French themed day next week and they can go in fancy dress, red blue and white clothes or a french theme.I want to think out of the box and do something different ideas so far are French bean, French toast or a baguette! Your ideas would be greatly appreciated bear in mind D.D is 8 and D.S…
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Where to buy
Although titled where to buy, it also is a what are they called. I want some of the rattley and crinkly and jingly thingys that you find in babies soft toy's. You know like the little soft teddy that has crinkly ear's and a rattly hand and jingly tummy. Am i making sence ? what are they called and where can i buy such like?
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christmas dinner for 70 people,advice please
I have the very bad habit of saying yes to things then wondering how the heck I,m going to pull it off.:) After a very successful charity night I organised I was asked if I would also organise a christmas party for the charity volunteers I work with.I said yes,like I do.So I am planning a christmas party for 70 volunteers…
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Knitters United!
Hi I couldn't find a thread for people who knit so I thought I'd make one, sorry if I've just missed it, feel free to merge it! I have been knitting for years and have made lots of items for family members when they've had babies. I am thinking of making some baby hats and cardigans and having a stall some time but I…
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Engagement Ring < £400
Hi all, I am looking for an engagement ring, I've had a look online and the high street stores but thought it would be worth asking if anyone could recommend a jewellers where I could find an engagement ring for under £400. I'm based in Birmingham and willing to travel to find the right one (within reason!). If anyone has…
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Did you watch Bon Jovi live from Munich?
Did anyone see this amazing live supposed half an hour stream that turned into an hour long stream, not complaining tho lol And is it true thats the set list for Murrayfield next wednesday?
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Large wine glass gift - any ideas how to wrap it?
Hello I have bought some large wine glasses to give to friends as a funny gift ( got 4 large glasses in wilkinsons for £4). I am thinking along the lines of "Big Carl" from cougar town. I have the glasses but I have no idea how to wrap them or present them. I think they would rattle about in a gift bag and a wine gift bad…
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Jar
Hi I am looking at making little smartie gifts for my sons teachers fill a jar with smarties and print a verse out but I'm not sure what size jar I will need Does anybody have any ideas I don't want it as big as a normal jam jar you buy in shops, I've seen some lovely hexagon jars but don't know the size to get Thanks
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Mascots for celebrations Peppa Pig, Milo and wedding bears
Hi I have no idea if I am allowed to do this as first visit to this forum but if not please remove as do not want to do the wrong thing. Anyhow I hire entertainers as mascots, at the moment I have a Peppa Pig, MILO from the Tweenies and a Bride and Groom teddy bears for weddings. They are look a likes and are brilliant and…
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FREE Father's Day Card from funkypigeon.com
Hello, I don't know if this has been posted but you can get a FREE Father's Day card form funkypigeon.com (worth £2.99 and free 1st class delivery). The promotional code is FUNKYFREE I did this on Sunday and it arrived this morning :-) Hope this helps someone xx
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Books for presents (proceeds to charity)
Hi everyone, I followed Martin's tips to recycle books on Green Metropolis but combined it with raising money for CLIC Sargent which is a fantastic charity who help children and their families who are living with cancer. Please visit my link to have a look at the books I have for sale. All profits go straight to CLIC. I…
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Head pins/beads. Could anyone pls help me??
Hi All About to dabble with making bag charms so was going to buy some beads, jump rings etc but Im confused about whether I have to make sure that the beads have certain size holes so that they dont fall off the head pins (the flat ended ones) and what size of jump rings I would need (or whether that depends on the size…
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First home key ring msg
We have just bought our first ever home and i am guna buy my partner a key ring for her house keys and i would like to put a msg on it (as keyring includes engraving). I have 3 lines with a max of 11 characters per line. Any ideas?
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Fiancee birthday tomo...what to get her?
Its my wife to bes birthday tomo and i have no idea what to get her, we are not doing big presents but i do need something to give to her that would be available in shops to pick up tomo. Anyone any ideas that could help?
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Help to find bird punch or die cuts for wedding invitations
Hello, Hoping someone can help! We're having a love bird theme for our wedding. I'm going to make the invitations and other stationary and am trying to find either a punch so I can make my own shapes or ready cut shapes to stick on. Would like a fairly simple bird shape, something like the following...…
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Anyone looking for a wedding venue?
Hi folks, received this today and of no use to me anymore so thought I would share. Hope the link works! http://www.groupon.co.uk/deals/london/clumber/440987?nlp=&CID=UK_CRM_45_0_0_0&utm_source=Deal_general_newsletter&utm_medium=All_Cities&utm_content=Initial_Version&utm_campaign=Varies
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Grandchildren photo album ???
hi i dont really post on here very often, (but follow site often) i was have been thinkin about this xmas. was thinkin that wanted to cut back even more this xmas than last year ( cut back lots thanks to everyones tips) i struggle to cut back on the MIL's gift (hubby likes to spend money on her, even tho i dont on my mum)…
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How much would you charge/pay for this?
I have been asked to make a wedding invitation, she needs 80 in total. I have provided a link to the sample I have made up. It's quite complicated in design so takes me a while to make each one although I imagine with practice I'll speed up! I am just unsure as to what to charge her. I have worked out each one costs £1.60…
