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Crafting

Discuss knitting, crocheting, card-making, modelling and all types of crafts - with a MoneySaving twist.

Craft Stuff you can only get in the US
I have work colleagues who travel regularly back and forth to the US and they will bring back small items for me, I am thinking things that are readily available in the US but not available or only very expensively over here, My first order has gone in for 2 rolls of freezer paper! Does anyone have any ideas of anything…
Help - card blanks
I'm hoping someone can help. I want to buy some c6 plain white card blanks.......easy you may shout!!! But no, I want some that when in a portrait position have the fold along the top as opposed to the side. I bought some from eBay a few years ago and just liked the different style.....can I find any now? Any help much…
Lots of bargains on Create and Craft today
Switched the tv on this morning, and Create and Craft are having a fantastic clearance day. If you don't want to watch tv all day, go on their website, click on tv schedule, then click on shop items, to see what's being cleared. I've ordered my own Christmas present, some Mini 8 punches. Surprised that I got through on the…
Matt glass paint
all the glass paint i come across dries to a glossy finish, does anyone know of glass paint the dries matt? also, are there any brands of glass paint that aren't quite so watery when painting on?
printing on fabric tote bags?
Hi, Not sure if this is the right place to post but i wondered if anyone knew where i could get some cotton tote bags printed on.(cheaply as possible as please.)
scarecrow knitting pattern
Does anyone have a copy of a knitting pattern for a scarecrow that they would be willing to share? I had a very old Jean Greenhowe pattern (from 80s I think)fro woman's weekly, think, that I hadnt used in years, so in a long needed clear out, out it went. Of course, you know what's coming next -Today my dil asked me if I…
Anyone crafting for Christmas Fair?
Thought I would ask if anyone wants to share ideas on what to make for Christmas Fair. I have made a start with sock and flannel cakes, Santa Sleighs and tic tac snowman poop. Would love some other ideas and pics of other peoples makes.
Glass etching paste/cream and stencils
Hello I don't know if anyone has used the above, but I have some paste and want to design a glass for my dad. I don't want to use a pre made stencil as I want it to be personal, but don't know what to use to create my own. I know they have this clear stuff in American called Frisket tape which looks a bit like clear book…
Memory scrapbook
Hello. I'm hoping somebody here can help me. My MIL is turning 65 next month & we have decided to make a gift for her somehow by collecting letters, notes and photographs from her friends and family containing their favourite or fondest memory of MIL. I want to collate all of these things together & think that the best way…
Cheaper Aida? Or Alternatives?
I enjoy sewing, and this year thought I might buy some aida and try some cross-stitching for gifts (something I've not done since school!). But I am horrified by the prices I'm finding - £20 per m?? :eek: I tend to think any fabric at more than £5 is too expensive for the likes of me... :rotfl: Are there cheaper fabrics?…
Calling soap makers
I want to make some cold process soap, can anyone recommend a simple recipe to start with, ideally using the least amount of ingredients to keep the initial cost low, just in case I don't get on with it. I have most of the equipment I have been gathering up from charity shops as I see suitable items. Just need a thermoter…
Ideas please
Not sure if this is in the right place but as sort of crafty,here goes. School my grandsons attend is having a Christmas fayre in November. They will be having a room where the children can buy a present for mum/dad and it will only cost £1. Can you give me any ideas of things which could be made for this please, nothing…
Struggling with Intarsia - any tips?
I decided to try my hand at Intarsia to make some knitted jumpers with pictures for the grandchildren. I am really struggling despite making up lots of different coloured mini spools in different colours to use. One of my problems is that with normal knitting you end up with a large loop at the end of the row unless you…
What do I need to make these (plastic Aida like and ribbon)
Hello, I wondered if anyone could help and tell me what is needed to make this It's like the stuff you can do cross stitch with (but much bigger holes) and plastic, and what size ribbon would you need. It's nt my project but the hospital craft room is in need of it and I want to order some but have no idea what to get!…
small tall boxes for posting
Can someone help with the size of Postal boxes I am looking for? I need 7 x 7 x 12 inch high. All the smaller boxes I have seen are not tall enough. I have looked at the "box builder" sites but they are really expensive when they add on a huge cost for delivery. Any ideas anyone????
Zero Waste Week - upcycling tips and tricks
Hi everyone In case you haven't seen it, check out the Zero Waste Week thread over on the Old Style board. We have several crafters over there with loads of tips on re-using stuff for their crafting and Ilona has posted up tons of fab pictures! Zero Waste Week - tell us your best upcycling and re-use tips
Personalised Greetings Card
Hi I've been looking for a greetings card for a special occasion, I know exactly what I want but I can't find a card anywhere. It's a fairly simple design (a silhouette of a country with a heart indicating an area on the silhouette and an inscription on the front and inside). Can anyone point me in the right direction?…
Recommendation for rotary cutter
Hi all Saw a rotary cutter being used last week, and would like to purchase one later this year. It's something I know nothing about and wonder if anyone has a recommendation? The lady who used it told me there are different shape handles, and that's the limit of my knowledge! I plan to use it to cut my patchwork shapes…
Help with your jewellery business
Special offer this week at the Jewellery Makers Business Club, join for just a pound for seven days trial. Help and advice and free Ecourses to help start/boost your jewellery business. http://www.jewellerymakersbusinessclub.co.uk/107-2
Loom to the Moon - please help a very special little boy achieve his goal!
Morning everyone There is an incredible young boy called Skye who lives near me, who despite being very poorly decided he wanted to 'loom to the moon'. Due to his illness he can no longer make the chains himself so he is asking for help! Read more about him here on his facebook page…

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