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The Great British Sewing Bee Live - 50% off tickets
If anyone is interested in going (i went today and thought it was great), the offical website to purchase tickets are offering 50% off tickets using: "BEE-SALE" Its at the ExCel in London this week/end (21-24th Sept)
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Packaging and Use of Courier for Delivery
Hi All, Some advice please. We have a business selling baby shower/maternity gifts. A large part of this is selling nappy cakes. We've been running this as collection only, local delivery by us so far, but wondering what the scope was for increasing this to using couriers to deliver nationwide. I've seen websites…
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Wool for pom poms
Hi. Im wantig to decorate my daughters bedroom in peppa pig. So i was wanting to make her a couple of pom pom rugs in the shape of muddy puddles ( as i cant find one to buy) does anyone know where i could buy cheap brown wool. Im going to need alot. And i dont want to spend a huge amount. :p carrie xx
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Cuffing for sweatshirts
Can anyone tell me the best place to buy it from please ? Thank you xx
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Hourly rate for handmade beaded jewellery?
I need to calculate the price for my handmade beaded jewellery, but don't know how much my hourly rate would be. Any suggestions please? Cheers.
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Inserts For Wedding Stationery
Hello Everyone I used to make wedding stationery a few years ago, but haven't done it for a while as I've been busy with work. However, it's time for me to make my own now and I cannot find the website where I found the actual inserts to go inside the different sized cards - i.e. A6, A5 etc. Does anyone know where I might…
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Mini tissue paper shredder
Can someone help with this? I want to shred my own tissue paper to use in hampers etc but can't find anything that shreds fine enough. I have a normal paper shredder for correspondence etc but the shreds are too wide. I would like as fine as possible Has anyone got any ideas? A hand shredder I'll do as long as it will take…
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Celtic Knot Cross Stotch Pattern
Could anyone point me in the direction of a cross stitch pattern for a Celtic knot? I've done a lovely one from the Historical Sampler Co many moons ago - annoyingly I can't find my copy - and it's now been discontinued. I'd like to stitch one for friends who are celebrating their pearl anniversary in a couple of months so…
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Rag Doll
Hi I was wondering if anybody had made one? I"m going try do one for granddaughter I will be doing it by hand have never done anything like this before , fingers crossed it comes out OK. Think i will embroider her name on the dolls dress or maybe do little bag with it an put her name on that. see how i get on doing the…
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Sweet tree advice
So guys I'm after a bit of advice and hoping you could help ... I picked up a sweetie tree kit from home bargains and wanted to make a sweet tree for my mum .. Problem is how so I attach the sweets to the foam tree ball ? .. Any advice would be fab !! Thanks a million Lisa x
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Various craft projects from Rustoleum paints
Assorted up cycling projects here (and you can sign up for e-mail and free magazine) http://makeityours.co.uk/?utm_source=MIY-V3
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Deep box frames
Does anyone know anywhere that sells deep box frames cheaply?
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re-stuffing a soft toy
The stuffing in a vintage soft toy is clumping together in places, leaving it hollow in others. Tumble drying it hasn't improved the evenness of the stuffing, and I am now thinking about re-stuffing the toy. Has anybody done this before, and are there different types of stuffing available? Or is it just a case of popping…
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Ideas for leftover wool / thread
I'm looking for inspiration / suggestions for uses for leftover wool threads from tapestry kits. The kits are usually pretty generous with the wool, but that leaves an assortment of colours of pre-cut threads (approx. 80cms each) and I'm struggling to think of good uses. Tried crochet but not something I found I enjoy…
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Printer suitable for card
Hi My old-ish Epson has always struggled printing heavier card, no it refuses altogether and I'm looking for a new printer. Has anyone any recommendations for printers that will take up too 300 gsm card. Preferably under £70. Many thanks AA
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Katies poems
Hi I'm katie and I'm transgender I've been dressing about 2 years - I'm married so I can't dress as much as I'd like I write poetry to express myself a lot are inspired by oasis here's a few , I've got about 300 that I've written in the last two years here's a couple that I've done in the last few days I'm not sure where…
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Setting up a craft group
Hi, Some friends and I want to set up a monthly craft group (sewing, knitting, crochet etc.). Does anyone have any tips? We have found a possible venue, but two hours hire will be around £25. We will charge subs to cover room hire and tea etc. so would hope to break even. TIA Coxy
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Craft subscription boxes
Hi, I'm thinking of starting a craft box subscription business, where you receive a different craft to try through the post each month. I'm looking for feedback on what features you would like to see so I can make it a really great product. What frustrates you about existing craft box subscriptions? One possible option for…
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Best Casting Resin to Make Jewellery?
I'd like to make resin jewellery (bangles, pendants, rings, etc) using silicone moulds. Can anyone please recommend a clear resin that doesn't yellow and doesn't have a very strong smell? Thanks in advance. :)
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Suppliers of good quality die cut felt shapes for brooch backing
Hi I'm looking for good quality (thicker) die cut circle shapes. I want to use them as brooch backing for fabric flowers. All the shapes I've found so far are quite flimsy (0.5 to 1.0mm) and wouldn't look very professional. Can anyone please recommend an online supplier? Many thanks in advance.
