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What's this type of cardigan called?
Hi all. I want to knit myself a cardigan and found some lovely wool today that would be perfect for the style I want. The problem is I can't find a pattern. I think it's because I'm using the wrong words when I'm searching for one. So can anyone help me with what the proper name is? I want something like this:…
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Word picture help?
Hi, my boyfriend is just finishing his exams and i've racked my brains as to what to get him as a little present and i've came up with the word picture. However... I am unable to afford the prices that people charge for them. Does anyone have any idea how you make them? Any tips? Thanks x
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Share your current makes
Does what it says on the tin! I thought it might be a nice idea to have a thread where we could share our current makes and perhaps ask advice if you're at a sticking point with one of your projects. My current project is a replica of a 40's pearl necklace for a friend of mine and she's asked me to design some earrings and…
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Burda sewing patterns 50% off at John Lewis
Ladies, I was looking for a Birthday gift for my Aunt this morning and happened to find these. Thought they might be useful to someone here on the crafty thread. http://www.johnlewis.com/special-offers/sewing-knitting-crafts-offers/c600001333 ETA I have also put in the grabbit section but not sure many of us visit that…
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Handmade Gift Ideas
Gifts can be really expensive to buy so making your own can be thrifty and fun! Here is a thread to share all of your homemade goodies and instructions if you wish! :beer:
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Bulk buying/ wholesale particularly buttons and small beads
Hi all I recently started making items from buttons and these have be come popular with friends and family , it is starting to turn into a sideline and I would like to buy the buttons and beads wholesale if possible as they are working out quite expensive from the local hobby store, can anyone recommend or point me in the…
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Fake bubbles
Does anyone know where I can get some fake bubbles of varied sizes for display purposes? A bit like baubles (for Christmas trees) but without the hanger. I have seen some plastic ones in 2 parts so you can put a gift inside but I want them with no joins. I really need to have them look just like bubbles and preferably…
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Fans of Kanban
If there are any Kanban fans here who were dismayed like me when they went into administration, then they might like to know that certain Kanban items are now available from http://www.aspirecrafts.co.uk/ Although the Kanban stuff available currently is limited, p&p is free :j and there are 2 or 3 very good special bundle…
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Scrapbook
Hi there, I want to buy a 12 x 12 scrapbook, I don't want to get into proper scrapbooking but I want it to put in the childrens work, reports, certificates etc and display it with nice borders etc. I need the book to be refillable so I can add to it, any suggestions? I'm getting confused help! TIA
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I save a fortune on buying birthday & xmas cards
If you have a creative streak and want to help the environment by recycling, aswell as saving yourself a fortune in the process, then this is for you. I have been doing this ever since I was younger. Back then it was because I was too poor to buy cards. Now (although I'm still quite poor), it's because I love to be…
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Working out cake size needed
Apologies if this is the wrong place- I figured there were probably a few bakers on here that may be able to advise me :) One of my friends is getting married soon and asked if I'd make her wedding cake. It has to feed 24 people and will be served as dessert, so the portions should be fairly generous. I've looked at loads…
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Refund for Cancelling Craft Fair
Hi I need advice on whether I am entitled to a refund for a craft fair I have booked into at the end of July. I have paid £45 for a stall via Paypal on 8th May and my work have now changed my shifts so I can't attend. It was in the application form that no refunds would be provided but I tried to cancel and asked if I…
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How to fix seashells to a lge bathroom mirror, help please
I have a large square mirror that is firmly glued on my bathroom wall, the mirroring along the top edge is deteriorating and as I am about to redecorate with a beach theme. I thought I could glue seashells on the mirror all the way around to give it a border, but I think it's going to be extremely difficult with not lying…
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Ideas for glass jars
hi everyone, drawing a complete blank here, blaming baby brain hehe. I have about 16 hexagonal 1/2 lb glass jars. Without lids for all but 2. And I cannot think of what to do with them! spam me with ideas please? Either decorative or suitable for gifts I think.
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crafting with kids
my step kiddies are 8 and 6 and my daughters are 2 and 1.. all 4 love getting the messy paper, glitter, glue etc out and it keeps them occupied for hours.. does anyone have any good crafts and good websites? ive been trying to find freebie bits and bobs to build up our collection using samples from wallpaper websites etc…
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Does anyone here make money from their hobby?
Hi all I was wondering if any hobbyists on here make any money or break even from their hobby (as opposed to people running actual businesses selling crafty things)? My brother and sister in law are getting married in August and I made my sis-in-law a tiara. I loved making it and it's become quite a hobby since and I have…
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berocca tubes
Any bright ideas on craft projects I could use berocca tubes for? I don't want to throw them away as they look like they would be really useful for something but I'm drawing a blank on what at the moment TIA
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Floating frame recommendations please
Helloooo I really need some recommendations for floating frames for my papercuts (pics in the usual place ). I'm really limited shop wise in this area and really need some help on where to find something decent online. Has anyone found any that are reasonably priced/come in a decent range of sizes? I've been using normal…
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Can you help me with Message Tea Bags?
Through the internet, over a period of about 8 or 9 years, I've made some really lovely friends who are all crafty in one way or another and we exchange various bits of things which we've made and send to each other, completely out of the blue - not for an occassion - but simple just 'because'. One of my over-seas friends…
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flower arranging
Hi all. Recently my Nanna passed away so I bought some artificial flowers to make up a flower arrangement. It looks lovely but the flowers were a little pricey. I would like to do some more for other relatives that have passed. Does anyone know of any shops that do cheap nice looking artificial flowers or have any they no…
