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13 Projects in 2013 (cross stitch, knitting, paper crafts etc.)
Hi everyone, this was an idea we had on the cross stitch thread last year, but after discussing it we decided that it would be a good idea to include other crafts as many of us in that thread did other crafts too. The idea basically is to complete 13 projects in 2013. These projects can be cross stitch, cards, jewellery,…
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Inspiration for toddler storage/arts & Crafts
I have a little boy he is almost 2 over the last year or so true to mse I have picked up cheap easter activity books, xmas activity packs, halloween ect ect for 10p you get the picture for the following year when he will be more able to use appreciate however I wanted to put stuff in an orderly fashion especially as we…
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Making Cards - Ideas (part 6)
Welcome to the Card Craft thread where there are many members who are new to card making as well as the more experienced members who love helping others out on their path to making cards. If you are new to this craft please do post and somebody will be along with some advice for you Please note this thread is now a…
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Wax Melts and Candles
Hi all, Last year, I wrote some articles for another website about my findings and advice when making candles and wax melts. I thought you might be interested so I've decided to post here for you :) PART 1 -INTRODUCTION TO WORKING WITH WAX Working with wax to make candles and wax melts is a very rewarding and satisfying…
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The Sewing Room
Hello all:hello: As suggested by "Trow" on the "crafting for christmas 2010" thread I am starting a new "sewing" thread (no pun intended;)) I thought this would be a good place for us to post our sewing projects, offer guidence or advice and generally chat about anything to do with sewing. Anybody want to join me in here?…
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crochet anyone ?
HI i learned myself to crochet from watching videos on u tube im currently half way thoeugh a blanket for my little gir just wonderd if any of you crochet as i think its a skill thats sadly dying out u can make some wonderfull things and the main thing i like is you see results quickly as i get quite impaitent :D The stuff…
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Scrapbooking thread
Hi, at the minute I make greeting cards and I want to get into scrapbooking. I thought it would be nice to have a thread similar to the card making one where people can share bargains, tips and photos of their work. As a complete novice I could do with a bit of advice and inspiration. I was thinking of subscribing to…
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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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Jewellery making anyone??
Ok, I think some people on here make their own jewellery already? I was thinking maybe we could start a thread - offering/sharing tips, advice etc? I have been making jewellery for years now and sell in a couple of local shops and to friends. I also make things for pressies, so am happy to offer advice (not an expert by…
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Bath bomb, Bath melt & Soap recipes (merged)
Decided to make Christmas pressies & thought people may like this link...good recipe on here for bath bombs which I've just made - dead easy & impresssive! Also used old oils (aromatherapy/coconut/massage) that were doing nowt so not that expensive! Be warned though getting citric acid is a bit of a nightmare & if you are…
