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St Patrick's Day, are you celebrating
Good morning. Anyone celebrating with a party etc. we went to SIL last night for an Irish themed dinner party in honour of our son in law, he is half Irish. The hostess cooked an amazing meal and we all paid £10 per head, some paid more, for the pleasure of sitting and eating with good friends and family. We raised £150…
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christening
Hi, just wondered if anyone has got any ideas for what to do and where to go after a christening, it's for about 20+ people and for if possible not much money! would prefer not to do at home, yes I know thats the cheapest, lol.but just incase anyone can think of other ideas :beer:
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Polymer Clay Charms
Hi I am looking to buy some polymer clay charms in 'classic' kids characters ie grufallo, hungry caterpillar etc but am struggling to find any. Does anyone know of a website or anyone who will be able to make them to order for a decent price. i have just started out making keyrings and jewellery etc and dont feel i am up…
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Party bags for baby siblings yes/no?
I was looking for some advise please, am I committing social faux pax by NOT providing party bags for baby (6months ish) siblings coming to a party? I think that I will not provide them anyway :o but not sure if this will cause a mention or two,,, TIA Ems2 :j
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Cupboard Envy!
Check out this link. I now have cupboard envy. How I would love a cupboard like this. http://suchprettythings.typepad.com/my_weblog/cooking-baking/page/3/
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Minnie Mouse Cake?
Hi Everyone, My daughter will be 5 this year and we were talking about her having a party, She has never had a birthday party before normally we do something as a family on her birthday and my mum etc come round after dinner to sing happy birthday and see her presents, Loads of her friends in nursery are having parties at…
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Any Ideas??
I would like to know of any companies looking for new markets for their wedding products.....
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St patricks day gift
Hi my son whos is 9 has a irish teacher and hes asked me if can get his teacher something, any ideas on what i could make her? thanks
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Organising a craft fair?!
I am thinking of arranging a craft fair in my local area as there are so few going on. I was wondering if anyone is experienced at doing this and what processes you go through. Any hints and tips would also be greatly appreciated! Thanks in advance x
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pretty clear gift wrap
From Thursday lidl are selling 5m rolls of clear cellophane wrap in about 4 different designs for 99p per roll.:T posted in grabbit board but thought it needs to be here also
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60 presents for Mum's 60th birthday
Hi everyone, Hoping for some ideas please. It's my Mum's 60th birthday in May and I would like to get her 60 presents. I already have a No.7 set from the Boots sale as well as some face masks and a Thorntons chocolate lolly. I now need some inspiration for cheap (or free!) gift ideas. Even if every present only costs £1 I…
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Revived Cake Decorating magazine
had a really confusing letter about my subscription to the Deagostini cake decorating magazine. I subscribed and reached issue 5 when it was suspended.Promised issue 6 free (not that I was charged for any of the previous 5 due to delay in posting they are restarting the magazine but have made it very unclear which issue…
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cheap prom dresses
hi ya all im wondering if any of you knows any online places where i can get a cheap prom dress but something a bit different , thanks all xx
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First Time Auntie
I am so proud my my brother and his partner Their first born arrived less than one hour ago after a long labour and having been told she would never have children. Now what do I give as a gift. The obvious ones are for the baby and flowers, but I would like to get the new parents something to remember this day. As I never…
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Kit Kat Wrapper Template
Hi everyone, Do anyone have a temple for the kit kat wrapers please? I made some at Christmas but have now lost the template I had saved. I've found a couple of links on google but for some reason I can't open them as my computer doesnt have the progs needed. TIA x
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Special 16th present for a girl
Hi. I need some inspiration please i need some ideas for a special girls 16th birthday present. I want it to be a bit different as we have done jewellery, smellies,a mixed basket etc. She is trendy,loves her phone and laptop and socialising. She also has a talent for baking cakes. I am at a loss so please inspire me. Thank…
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Ideas for hamper containers other than wicker baskets please.
Have done wicker and also used feed trugs for my horsey friends and am now wanting some cheap alternatives please.
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Mother's day - any ideas?
Hello! Long time lurker, first time poster here. Am looking for good gift ideas for mothers day which is creeping up fast and i don't want to do the usual flowers from a garage forecourt/ box of milk tray! I'm not sure I'm going to be able to get over to see my mum on the 18th, so could do with ideas for something that…
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Home made ginger biscuits.
I want to make some really crispy heart shaped ginger biscuits. I also need to keep them crispy for a few days. They are to go into favour boxes for my daughters's wedding. I tried the Bero book ginger persons today but they have turned out pale and soft. Anyone have a failproof recipe please.
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Homemade gift ideas to use up vat of white wine vinegar
1 1/2 years ago I bought tons of bottles of white wine vinegar. Reason: The bottles were really nice, 50 something pence and ideal to put homemade slow gin in (They were from ASDA if anyone is looking for Gin bottles) Result: Didn’t want to throw it away so stored it in some empty wine bottles (8) its still there…. Sooo……