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idea for those doing craft fair/school fair
Thought of an idea to attract people to your stall. It would take at least 2-3 people being on your stall. Hire table next door and set up make your own canvas stall. Buy loads of small Canvas from The Works and washable paint. Invite kids to pay £3.50 to paint the canvas or even put their handprints on. Parents keep their…
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Need help - parents going to Australia for Xmas
I am totally at a lost as to what to get my parents for Xmas they are going to Melbourne for 6 weeks to stay with my sister for Christmas this year and I am at a total loss at what to get them. This is the second time they have been out this year so they are fairly well off and can buy themselves what they want. They are…
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Homemade Gift Wrap
Today my DD and I started making our own gift wrap and I really wanted to share as I think it is very old style. Last week I received an amazon order with a lot of brown paper in it, so instead of recycling it I thought I would try and re issue it. Today we were sorting out a few toys in DD's bedroom and came across a play…
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Christmas Misic CD's
Morning, I wondered if anybody could recommend a Christmas Music CD? What CD's do you listen to whilst wrapping your presents? I was thinking of getting "Now thats what I call christmas" there seems to be a good mixture on there. Thank you in advance
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hello
hi just wanna say hello, its the first time ive been on this threat and i love it, i cant wait until my lo is older i can can do some of this stuff for her. does anyone make christmas stockings or can recommend any where online, ive had a look around and they are about 20-30 quid is this gonna rate?
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What is the top toy for an 11yr old this year
Hi:D trying to get ideas of what to buy my 11yr old son, I asked him and he said 'I will tell you later':D not sure of anything that is in the top ten must have 11yr old xmas present, lego yes got, colouring pens and paper all the usual but nothing as a main present?
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another what to buy thread! sorry
2 yr old boy, has everything that he might want already! Don't want to buy anything for the sake of buying BUT he will need a present from Father Christmas! I am making him a quilt and a soft toy. His brother wants a "dump" for his diggers so Father Christmas is giving him a builders tray and some large gravel/stones…
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ideas for homemade gift for my gran
hi there i am doing a bit of christmas planning & i want to make my gran something for christmas, in the past i've made hampers ( but last year she got one from everyone!!) i also did a digital photoframe before but this year i'd like something more personal she is on her own now so i thought something like a hot water…
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Christmas Muffin in a Jar Recipe
http://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/2920/christmas-muffin-mix Just wanted to post this for those doing handmade Xmas gifts - looks divine!
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where can I buy cheap cellophane cones?
As above really, DD wants her whole class to come to her party and I just can't afford party bags for 30! So I thought they could just have a cone of sweeties each, with a cookie I'm giving them to decorate, a slice of birthday cake and a balloon each that should be plenty shouldn't it?
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can anyone help - cookie in a jar recipe - lactose free
hi there i've seen threads on here in the past for gifts in a jar & like the idea of making a cookie kit for a friends children, however her daughter can't have any dairy, can anyone help?? many thanks sarah
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how can i make a homecoming really special ?
Hi all a week from today i shall be picking dd up from airport. she has been away working for just over 4 months. i would love some ideas to make a special homecoming. she is 20 if that helps. tia xx
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Cake Ideas
Hi All, Sorry to barge in on the Christmas party but I am petrified and need some help. My OH and I moved into a new house this year, and at somepoint we have been nominated to hold Christmas this year as our living space is the biggest. That means my first Christmas with OH's family will involve me cooking, now I have…
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Crafts for Christmas SECC / NEC
You can exchange Mr T vouchers for entry into this event if any of you ladies were planning on attending. I found this on the Tesco Clubcard Rewards. HTH.:)
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Make your own Owl Doorstop
Ok somewhere on MSE I have seen a thread / post about how to make your own Owl doorstop! Now I want to make one I can't find it anywhere! :( Can anyone help me as I want to make it for my Stepdad for his birthday/christmas! :) Thanks
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Nursery Christmas Fayre
It has been way too long since i have looked at this board, never mind posted lol. I should be ashamed of myself!! ;) Anyway, i am so out of touch with it all and have been asked to do a table at the the nursery crafty christmas fayre and have jumped at the chance. However i just dont know what to do! I plan to do a couple…
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where can I buy foam cones locally
I want to make these for christmas http://pretty-ditty.blogspot.com/2009/12/yarn-christmas-trees-tutorial.html but am having trouble finding the cones. My local hobbycraft has 12 but they have all had little childrens fingermarks all in them! I have seen them online but postage is more than the items. What type of shop…
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elizabeth shaw mints
does anyone else make these ?? how much do you charge for them
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Kitchen planner/organiser
Hi there all, I know theres instructions on here somewhere to make a kitchen planner thing, with a calendar, shopping list etc. Have searched in what I thinks the obvious threads but can't find them. Can anyone point me in the right direction. Thanks in advance:beer:
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Post your christmas shopping list !!
Pls post up your christmas shopping list .and wish gift:))