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Postage for my crafts
Hi All I've also posted this on the Small Biz board, but thought you crafty lot might be able to help, especially if you've ever received a baby bouquet! I am in the process of setting up a small (and I mean *small*!) business selling baby bouquets - bouquets made up of clothing rolled to look like flowers for those not in…
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Best online shop for a birthday cake?
Could you pls recommend an online shop which makes excellent birthday cakes (not too sweet, among other things)? I usually order from Patisserie Valerie and I'm happy with the service. However, this year I want to change. There are many online stores but I can't find reviews, so don't know how good they are. Thank you.
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£5 christmas challenge
Hi everyone :) I've lurked for a long time and finally decided to post! I have a biggish family aswell as well as 2 lovely kids so christmas usually costs an absolute fortune - probably close to £1000. I spend the most money (after my kids) on my 2 sisters and 5 nieces and nephews, but this year none of us can afford it.…
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Help writing clues for treasure hunt
Hi, I need some help writing clues for a Peppa pig treasure hunt please (Peppa herself is there along with children of different ages, some are in wheelchairs), I !would like them to be about 2 lines and rhyming but easy to work out (the older kids or adults can help you get ones if they are struggling though). Everyone…
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Need advice on icecream treats for 100 people
Hi, I'm doing a party for about 100 people (seriously ill children, their siblings and parents). If the weather is nice I was thinking of doing coke/lemonade floats as I remember them being so exciting as a child to have a scoop of ice cream in your drink! I'm just planning on getting tesco large tubs of icecream but I…
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Buying flowers
I want to buy a bunch of flowers for someone as a thank you but I can't remember when I last bought flowers other than 3 bunches of daffs for a pound in Aldi and so on. Can anyone advise me of the best way of getting value? I have sometimes been the recipient of flowers from online or big stores but although they come in a…
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Poem for charity donations
Hey everyone, I am getting married in February and we want our guests to give a donation on the day to a charity close to our family (Hartlepool Blind Welfare Association) via a wedding post box. I have been looking for months now for a wee poem to put into the invites saying we don't want presents but would like them to…
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What would be your perfect little luxury treat?
If you could treat yourself or be treated to anything, big or small what would it be? Thanks :-)
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Ideas for Catering my Nephew's Christening?
Hello lovely people, I've been asked to help out with catering for my little nephew's Christening at the beginning of July. I think they're mainly hoping I can help with cakes, but his mum and dad are hopeless with food so I'm sure they'd be grateful for whatever help they can get! Does anyone have any ideas for cute…
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Tarnished ring
Hi everyone. Don't know if this is the right place to post and i apologize if not. I bought my Wife a dress ring for passing her degree in February and is worn on weekends mainly Friday to Sunday as in her profession only wedding rings can be worn at work so it's around 14 weeks. Two weeks ago my Wife noticed it had turned…
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Not sure where to post this but.......
Hi guys I am looking to sell my handmade jewellery at carboots this summer, also I thought I might sell some beads and findings, which I would like to put in small plastic bags, can anyone recommend anything which won't sweat in the heat. Thankyou:)
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Help choosing a wire ring binder machine
Hi everyone. I have decided to create some scrapbooks this year as Christmas presents and can’t decide what binder machine to buy. I would like one which does wire binders. I keep seeing 2.1 and 3.1 pince not sure what this is. I will need a machine which is strong enough to punch holes in mounboard card. Thanks in advance
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Where can I buy Mason jars?
Does anyone know where I can buy mason jars from preferrably uk stockists Looking small ones thanks liz
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Student Hamper
Morning all! Could anyone give me some ideas on what to put in a Hamper for my Granddaughter going off to Uni in September. I spotted a small book - Student recipes, that gave me the idea. I want to include some food items (want it to be quite practical and useful) but also a few fun and quirky things.
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Idea's for a hamper for a 23 year old?
Hi all, I know there are already heaps of hamper threads but none seem to be exactly what I'm looking for! I'm making a hamper for my friends birthday & don't have many idea's for it! She's quite immature (well more silly than immature! & loves Disney!) she likes beauty also. So far I've thought of her favourite snacks, a…
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egg cosy camper van pattern please?
Hi has anyone got a camper van egg cosy pattern pretty please? many thanks
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having a Jubilee party at home-HELP!!
I have been talked into holding a Jubilee party at home for family and friends. I have been out and bought the bunting , flags and Union Jack plates!! Has anyone any ideas about how to keep everyone entertained! (lots of alcohol should help!) There will be a mixture of ages ,from teenagers to seniors! Any suggestions for…
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Daughter wants to 'be' Kate Middleton in best of british dress up
Hello! As title suggests my DD school is holding a Best of British day to celebrate the jubilee and children need to go as a british icon or landmark(!) from the last 60years My 6 yo has decided she wants to be 'Princess Kate' but I am stuck of ideas on how to transform her. I was thinking of either the blue engagement…
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For those of you who sew...
I’d really love some custom bits made up and wondered if any of you skilled people could give me a price that you think i could expect to pay or alternatively even give me a quote? I would need: *Cot bed bumpers (to fit Ikea ‘Hensvik’ cotbed) *Rocking crib bumpers (to fit mamas and papas rocking crib) *40cm x 50cm (or…
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Free Beer
I haven't seen this elsewhere so thought i'd post it up, If you're having a jubilee party you can go to the big lunch .com and register then go to carling . com and enter the same details and they'll send you free beer. Not sure if it's to good to be true and there is a limit so be quick. Fingers crossed!