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Help with copper leaf.
Hello everybody. I’m about to embark on a bedroom makeover and will be copper leafing my varnished pine bed. My questions are: Should I sand the bed prior to applying the leaf? Is it a good idea to varnish, or seal it in another way to stop it rubbing off? Thank you in advance for your replies.
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Craft idea - felt
Hi, I’m not a crafter but I need an idea of what to do with felt. I have a small felt heart which is a keepsake. I want to put this in a photo box frame to display. I’m don’t want to use glue as I don’t want to damage it. Someone had suggested small Velcro sticky spots. Has anyone any other ideas? Thanks!
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Advice please: Sewing needle to re-attach buttons to coat
Hi, Please help. I bought a lovely, warm, REALLY THICK wool blend coat, similar to this coat: https://www.marksandspencer.com/belted-double-breasted-coat-with-wool/p/clp60473360 Unfortunately some of the buttons have already fallen off and while I don't want to return the coat I obviously need the buttons back on. I have…
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No Craft Spending in 2020 - I will bust my stash this year!!!
So after my failure this year I am most definately going to try really hard to bust my stash in 2020 so have put myself on a self imposed craft spending ban during 2020. I originally thought of 20 months of No spending but thought given my last feeble attempts I thought I'd start with just a year and see how I get on. So…
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Cross Stitch and Craft Cafe 2020
Hi everyone and welcome to the new thread for 2020! Pull up a chair and join us as we make some beautiful unique items for 2020. We love to see photos of your latest creations so please share your progress with us all. I will share my list of makes for 2020 in the next post. Not a huge list this year as I'm planning to…
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Help! Not sure what machine to buy
I'm thinking of picking the cricut maker up—but I can't seem to find a simple yes/no answer as to whether metal dies can also be treated. I have a range of hobbies, such as quilting, scrap booking, and card making, and I'm not sure if the manufacturer is really worth the extra cash or if I'm more suited to picking up the…
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Macrame
Revamping my back porch and I would like to add a Macrame plant hanger. Does anyone have an ultra simple design suitable for a complete beginner?
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NaNoWriMo
November is national novel writing month, a challenge to write a novel in 30 days. I won’t be taking part this year as I published a book earlier this year and it was exhausting, but is anyone here doing it? I’ve done it a few times and it was fun.
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Sewing machine
Hi, I have a new sewing machine, I've only used it for a few weeks and its jamming. The top thread wasnt feeding down, so piling up, and the bobbin thread (which is nearly finished) feels very tight in the bobbin case. Any ideas what the problem is before I start undoing bits? Thanks.
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Using maps for crafts
I've got a bunch of old maps that I was hoping to use for crafting, but the creases in them are proving difficult to smooth out. I've had some cut out pieces in the middle of some heavy books for a few weeks, but that hasn't helped much. Have also tried ironing them, to no avail. People seem to use maps for bunting but I'm…
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Sewing machine reviews
I am planning to buy singer 7470 confidence machine , has anyone got it ? Is it ok ? Any other computerised machines I should consider? Its been years since my last machine died so I’ve no idea where to start .
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Cheapest place for Fimo or an alternative?
Hi, I purchased my first Fimo this week as I would like to make hanging gingerbread men to give as little gifts this Christmas. I’ve found I can only get a max of 2 out of each block and that’s if I’ve done it thinner than I wanted to. I’m finding it £2+ after postage, is there a cheaper option? I’ve seen some good value…
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Single Sided Glossy Cardstock
in who, I need some recommendations for a single sided glossy cardstock - pref 300gsm or close and is good print quality for a project I’m doing. im searching high and low and most of the results coming up are imports from US or extremely costly. My budget is about £10-20 for 20+ sheets but I just can’t seem to find…
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Die cutting machine - which one?
HI, I have been a long time lurker on here and hopefully you can offer me some advice. I have also recently returned to card making during lockdown, and prior to lockdown found a TODO machine in a 2nd hand shop. This is a die cutting machine, where you roll the rollers over using a handle. It is quite cumbersome and is not…
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Enamel Pins
Sorry if this is the wrong forum - just thought crafting because there is some design in it. has anyone ever used a supplier to design their own custom pins before? im trying to see if I can find a reasonable supplier - I’m actually fine for the cost as it is extremely reasonable for 100pins for £170+ and shipping from a…
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Soda bread
can you use double cream that’s gone off to make soda bread? Any other ideas please?
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Hampers
Hello! First time on here. I’m toying with the idea of starting a gift hamper service. Three questions... 1. Can I sell other people’s/companies products in a hamper? 2. If so, who is responsible if the buyer suffers an allergic reaction from a product (soap for example)? Who is liable? 3. Can I split a branded product…
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Pallet garden sign
I am interested on making a couple of signs for the garden out off old pallet slats, looking around the house I have pretty much all I need paint, screws and rope but my hand writing is not great so any suggestions on how to get the writing to look decent or where I can get a stencil made with a quote I like that wont cost…
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Foiling Issues
I need a bit of advice if anyone might know. i am trying my hand at foiling a card insert. i bought a laser jet printer recently new and I have various makes of foil, from unbranded eBay foils to We are memory keepers. when laminated to transfer the foil, the lettering is great but on the blank page is covered in the foil…
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Diamond Painting
Hi all, My mum has started doing this and it looks like fun... Wondered if anyone else here does it? If so, any tips on best places and brands to buy and/or pics of your finished pieces? Thanks, Kevin
