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Stash Busting 2018 - I WILL use my mountains of craft stash before buying more!
Hi crafters, Using the concept from the 2017 thread (and going back as far as 2014 I think...) - originally set up by 'Crafting Mad' - this is hopefully to keep us all on track - and to help us all workour way through our crazy big stashes... Welcome to the new 2018 stash busters thread. You can find the 2016 thread here:-…
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Handheld Tablets for Drawing Recommendations?
As much as I would LOVE an iPad Pro as everyone is raving about it and Procreate looks brilliant as I work with photoshop but I’m afraid my budget can’t stretch that far I am looking to see if a tablet exists that I am able to do drawings on - looking for one which can use a thin stylus for detail. Does such a tablet exist…
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Cardmaking Adhesives
I need a bit of help. ive been Cardmaking for quite a while and always used roller adhesives, however they are quite costly and often break before you finish them wasting the adhesive. i used this for card inserts and front covers. however, I have now moved onto PVA pens, it works ok, attaching card fronts doesn’t give a…
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How to make Easter Wreaths for Your Front Door
Hello Guys, I looking for some unique crafting ideas to make Easter Wreaths.
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Simplicity patterns - 1/2 price
Not sure if I should post here- or the grabbit board! Saw Simplicity patterns at half price in a local shop. Hobbycraft have just sent me an e-mail with the offer Looks like it is nationwide and online too. One advert is showing end date of mid Feb.
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Crafty Bargain of the Day!
I've checked all the threads in our lovely new crafting forum and didn't find a thread which I could post this, so thought if I made a thread, perhaps we could all share the bargains we've come across, not just to share the joy but also pass on the details of where to buy the item in case the rest of us crafty folks were…
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Anyone Into Cross Stitching?
Hi, I've been a stitcher now for about 7/8 years and love it. I tend to stitch small designs as I can be a bit impatient with larger pieces as they can take so long to complete. I mainly stitch cards and smallish pictures to frame. Recently done a few coasters and really pleased with how they have turned out. My latest is…
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Transfers on fabric ...
I saw something on a programme some time ago where someone was sewing onto a t-shirt via a paper that had a design on it. She was stitching straight through the paper and it washed off and disintegrated afterwards, leaving the stitching in place. What is this paper stuff called?
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Stash Busting 2019 - I WILL use my mountains of craft stash before buying more!
Hi everyone I'm back and raring to go with my stash busting challenge in 2019 The challenge is simple. From 1st January 2019 you are not allowed to buy any new craft supplies until you have used what you have (adhesives or items for orders are allowed) but of course nobody is going to hurt you if you happen to fall off…
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Machine knitting help
Hi, I’m new to this site so hope I’m doing it right. I’ve been machine knitting for years but had to get rid of all my machines due to downsizing to a one bedroomed retirement flat. I have just bought a brother kh 860 and 830 ribber. The ribber doesn’t have the lilli buttons like my old 850 Is the bed the same, could I get…
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Cross Stitch and Craft Cafe 2019
Hello all, Welcome to the opening of the 2019 Cross Stitch and Craft Cafe. I've renamed the cafe to include 'craft' as lots of us do other crafts as well as cross stitch. We love to see your makes, so please do post photos so we can see your lovely work. The 2018 cafe thread is here…
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Sculpting Advice
I need a little advice My husband is going to kill me as I take on every form of crafts I see and then want to try - currently my craft room (aka our dvd collection room) is full of jewellery making, card making, digital, traditional, painting, polymer etc materials and now today seen a great artist by the name of Steven…
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Soy Candle Making
Hi, I'm currently experimenting with making Soy Wax Candles - I've made a couple of prototypes, with lavender scent which have turned out nicely. I've also made a few tealights. I came to the conclusion that since I loved buying candles it might work out cheaper to make my own, which so far I've been right about. However,…
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Painting MDF SHAPED - Help
Hi there , Apologies if I am asking an over asked question here. I have recently brought some thick stand alone MDF Reindeer shapes and painting my first one was fine but it’s a little streaky with the paint strokes. Yes I’m new to craft and thought hey I’ll just paint it lol ..... I since found out MDF is very porous so…
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Airbrush compressor advice :)
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Handmade cards
Hi all I'm new here so not sure if this is the right place to ask this question :p I have started making handmade cards to kill some hours in my day due to spine problems, so was wondering if any one knew how much to sell handmade cards for [ Thank you Sam /B]
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What paint should I use to paint on pebbles, and leave as a permanent/lasting mark?
{ Just to say Hi - as this is my first posting in this crafting area of the MSE forum! :hello: } I have found several nice pebbles/stones in the back garden. I'm looking to arts & craft them, & mark them with text: just 1 or 2 words. I'd like some advice on what type of paint I should used to paint this text on the…
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Pricing items for etsy
Hi guys, I recently set up an etsy shop as i love crafting and usually give handmade items as gift and people have said I should advertise some things. But I am so unsure of pricing my items. Wondering if anyone would possibly have a look at my page and let me know what you think of my items / prices. My shop is on etsy…
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Keepsakes from old clothes
Not necessarily a memory bear, I’m open to any ideas. My d.d was in a tidy mood today and shamed me into tidying my own wardrobes where obviously there are clothes I refuse to throw away for varying reasons. I wouldn’t attempt to make anything myself, can anyone recommend anyone/anywhere to make something? Thank you.
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Vinyl cutting supplies.
Hey, ive just bought a silhouette portrait machine so that i can cut name labels for organizing my kids stuff and around the house. Just wondering where everyone finds best to get their supplies from. I will be looking to use sticky vinyl and iron on stuff too. Also any tips anyone has would be great as ive not got a clue…
