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Index of Links to Crafts & Ideas
This thread is an A- Z for links to craft/homemade projects for gifts etc (that save money in the long run). Don't forget, if you see anything that needs a link to it or you spot any broken links, or have a thread you'd like to add, just pm me ;) ( Last Updated 20.2.14) 14 Projects in 2014 - In memory of Soulie A
2025 - No Craft Spending - We WILL bust my stash and make pretty things!!!!!
Another year and yet again another vow not to spend anything on craft supplies until I have used up everything I have. In all honesty I could open a shop and craft everyday and I would never be able to use all my supplies in my lifetime!!! I was really good last year and hope to be just as good this year too. Who needs to…
Cross Stitch and Craft Cafe 2025 - come in, sit down and join us!
Hello everyone and welcome to our shiny new Cross Stitch and Craft Cafe 2025 thread! Please do join us in sharing your makes, your successes and your WIPs - we love to see what everyone is working on. My 2025 list to follow! Coxy xx
Best gold paint for metal?
I need to make a metal bar look like gold for a film project, can anyone recommend a good authentic looking gold paint?
Crafting with recycled items.
My Mother's mantra in life was, "if you use what you have you will want for nothing" and she used and reused lots of things in her crafts. She would unravel knitted items to knit new items, clothes were remodeled and embroidered to update. My sister and I had the best dressed dollies! She also used this fabric to teach us…
Scrapbooking beginner
I want to make three scrapbooks for my daughter. One for her year at nursery a birthday one and once I've gained in confidence her first year I've got a free photo app. And bought some bits(one scrapbook papers and odd embellishments) from The Works but there's not much there right now. I don't have many shops by me…
2024 - No Craft Spending - I WILL bust my stash and make pretty things!!!!!
OK own up who has more crafty stash than they can fit in their house? Are you like me and have piles of paper, wool, things to upcycle etc stashed all over your house? 2024 is new year ahead of us - another chance to stash bust and turn all our crafting supplies into pretty things <3 I have put myself on a self imposed…
Cross Stitch and Craft Café 2024 - pull up a chair and join us!
Hello everyone and welcome to the Cross Stitch and Craft Café for 2024! All are welcome here – whether you stitch, knit, crochet, felt, tatt or machine sew. We love to see your makes and share in your successes, plus catch up on each other’s news. Pull up a chair, grab a drink and some snacks, and make sure to share photos…
A site for selling beads and bits and bobs
I inherited some Jet bead necklaces as well as other bits of jewellery that could be used in craft work. Unfortunately since the pandemic the local people and places where I could have sold have gone. Is there a reliable site for selling things like this please?
Help - A5 Christmas Menu printing options
Hi all, Basically recently we went to a restaurant where we all had an A5 Menu folded twice, into a third of the size and sealed with a wax stamp. Looks really impressive and something i want to replicate for christmas.It was done on a very thin card Ive created a menu on canva design but cant work out where to get it…
Show me your homemade Christmas decorations
Do you make your own Christmas decorations? How about cards and wrapping paper? I'd love to see any pictures you've got from past years. Let's make this a hub of inspiration for anyone looking to DIY it this year. Warning: please be careful not to reveal any personal identifying information in your photos, such as your…
Public liability
Hi I love to make Christmas bits and pieces and have quite a lot now. Was offered a table at a local Christmas fayre but I need public liability insurance. I'm not a business I just want to clear some of my craft room. Can anyone tell me how you get insurance as a one off please. Thanks in advance.
Suggestions for Presents for 8 year old girl .. crafting related
Our granddaughter will be 8 just after Christmas and we are trying to find suitable 'craft-related' presents for her. A friend has a young boy and it seems LEGO, Airfix make some great gifts for wee boys, but not so much for wee girls. I've suggested going to 'The Works' which I think offers craft items, but was wondering…
Selling greeting cards
I have made hundreds of greetings cards. How do people sell them? Is it better to make toppers and sell those? Is Ebay any good?
Fingerless Glove pattern ?
I would be grateful if someone could take a look at this pattern( You will need to scroll down). I have knitted up to the first finger and cast off. Started the middle finger up to the 6 sts remaining but have now come to a dead end. I have read it and read it and cannot make out what to do next and where those 6 remaining…
What has happened to Create & Craft TV?
I don't buy a lot from "Selly Telly" but I sometimes watch for tips and inspiration. I particularly like the sewing tips on House of Alistair but what has happened to Create and Craft TV? No live TV just repeats and not accepting orders. Anyone know what is going on?
Singer MOD 600 Wool knitting machine
Hi. Mum used to knit jumpers for us once upon a time. But, now she's gotten older and has arthritis. What can I do with this machine? I have put it up on ebay but there does not seem to be anyd emand for it!
33% off £15 at Hobbycraft
Offer until October 22nd 2024 on Hobbycraft's website. Using their online code, spend £15 pay only £10, then pick up at their stores. Place several Separate £15 orders, to receive several £5 offs! I placed 4 separate orders, and saved £20. Usually, offers such as this only allow the code to be used once. Not this one....
Halloween costumes & decorations 👻
I would love to see any homemade Halloween costumes and decorations. It could be something you're working on, or something from long ago. Yours in antici..........pation, MSE Laura F
Pillow ticking?
May not be fine crafting but I thought this was the best place for people who knew about fabrics. Both my best feather pillows went to pot at the same time. And the local fabric shop changed hands. The ticking the new owners sell is to me soft and thin, not the stuff I've bought before. I looked online but your can't see…
How Can I Glue An Audio Cassette Tape In A Photo Frame
I have an audio cassette I'd like to frame so I have been out and got a deep box frame that it fits nicely in to. Gluing the case to the cardboard is easy but I am not sure about the cassette tape itself. What is the best long lasting and secure way to stick the actual cassette tape to the cardboard so it wont fall off…

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