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Xmas beauty box w/ shipping to EU no subscription
Is there an Xmas beauty box in UK that ships to Europe that I can buy just 1 and not have to get a subscription? Any advice?
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Anyone seen any Chestnuts To Roast in the Supermarkets yet?
Roasted Chestnuts, i fancy some now. And ofcourse Chestnuts Roasting on an open fire (oven in my case) at Christmas :xmastree: Oh and there's only 70 days to go now :snow_laug
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Awkward relative present ideas please
Hi all :) I must post this every year! I'm struggling with what to get my Nan for christmas. She's 80 this december, so its doubly difficult. There's just me and my partner (no kids), and my present nightmare of a nan. She doesn't like clutter, so can't get her anything decorative; same goes for crafted things, photos,…
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The Halloween Thread!
Official MSE Insert: Fantastic discussion here on the Crafting Board including a fab Trunk or Treat picture. Scroll down.... if you dare!! Check out our Halloween deals too! Back to lawrie28's post... I like Halloween. And I did a quick search and there doesnt seem to be much about MSE Halloween in the forums, so thought I…
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Themes for Christmas Tree Festival
Our local church wants local groups to get involved and do various trees. I am in the history group and do the village website and newsletter so was thinking of: HISTORY - old pictures of houses mounted on card and strung on twine. Maybe white snowflakes. Cones form chapel yard painted or glittered. Base wrapped in hessian…
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Has anybody bought anything Christmasy from QVC & Ideal World?
I bought these lights from QVC: http://www.qvcuk.com/Bethlehem-Lights-Set-of-3-2.4m-18-LED-Indoor-Outdoor-Light-Strands.product.704500.html?cm_sp=VIEWPOSITION-_-6-_-704500 :xmastree:
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Star Wars clothing at Primark for Xmas-good for male teens
These are in the men's section but great for teen boys gifts i think this star wars t shirt in a tin is a great - two gifts in one http://www.primark.com/en/product/star-wars-logo-t-shirt-gift-box,r35397115862957 all star wars men's- http://www.primark.com/en/search/search-products-results?q=star%20wars&c=men also star…
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Trick or Treat - Trick Ideas Please....
Hi everyone, Well trick or treat time is nearly here and 4 out of my 7 seem to think that when they go trick or treating they will automatically get treats :rolleyes: So of course I had to drop the bombshell that they may not get treats and will be asked to peform a trick, I've never seen faces drop so quick!!! :rotfl: So,…
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When do the stores start displaying Xmas trees for sale
I have bought my first home this year and therefore will need to buy my own Xmas tree. (Artificial tree) When generally do the shops start displaying them. I have seen a few online already (Next, home base, house of Fraser etc) but would prefer to see them in the flesh so to speak first. Obviously it won't be going up for…
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Early Christmas Treat?
I've just enjoyed a mince pie with a glass of Croft Original Pale Cream Sherry :xmassmile
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Photo gift bargains
Just thought I would post about a company called artscow. They are a bit like vista print but with a much bigger range of items. If you go on the site they aren't that cheap but sign up to email, like them on Facebook or look up artscow forum for some great deals. Last week I got 10 photo ceramic ornaments for £13…
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Looking for 8 gingerbread house kits so can't be expensive
I'm having a gingerbread decorating party and need 8 or 9 gingerbread house kits. A lot of the ones I find when searching online are £20 each! Has anyone seen any around that are cheaper? I'm looking for ones that are pre baked and preferably come with ready to use icing. Thank you :)
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candy sleighs
Anyone think of doing this Tesco have offers on for most of the items at the moment. large kit kats 4 for £1 mini smarties 18 for £1.39 white buttons 12 for £1.39 I am making 12 this year as you can buy the above in lots of 12 easily (you need 3 mini smarties per sleigh). Candy canes are available in alot of places 12 for…
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nerf guns help
Hiya, I'm looking at getting DSD and DH a nerf gun each but am a complete novice with them. DSD is nearly 8 so would like one suitable for her and then one for DH. Help!
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Holding a gingerbread decorating party
I'm hosting a gingerbread decorating party over 2 days, the first day is just adults but the second day has a few kids around 12. Does anyone have any ideas, suggestions or tips? I'm hoping to find some reasonable gingerbread house kits to decorate and put some extra decorations in muffin cases and possibly using an upside…
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Creative mind block
Hello all, I am planning on making Christmas eve type boxes for a few families with lots of craft items and games and deliver them on Christmas morning to keep the kids busy (also perhaps a bath bomb or wine for the adults.) I made one last year and made up a poem to go on the box explaining that the Christmas elf chose…
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elf letter help
Help I need ideas for the letter for the elf to arrive with. This is the first year I will be doing elf on the shelf. My son is 8 he no longer believes in father Christmas so the traditional letters with keeping on the 'good' list aren't suitable. Elf will wrap the advent calendar (as DS chooses his own). Our Elf will also…
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Warning about 77 Diamonds!
Do not use them for special occasions! unlike every other jewellery firm in the world, they send their rings out in plain royal mail packaging but then plaster it in "77 Diamonds" stickers. Totally ruined a surprise gift for me and my partner. I complained and they were simply not interested at all. Really poor from them,…
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Bbc2 Patagonia secrets of earth?
Hi guys we seen a bit of this on gogglebox and my partner said they would like the DVD of this for christmas, googled everything and doesn't seem to come up and not on amazon, does anyone know if this will ever be on DVD box set or is there anything like this that's nice to buy as box sets for Christmas? Thanks
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Making a childs Egyptian costume (boy)
Hello, I'm really sorry if this is in the wrong place, my guess was that seen as you're all so crafty (that doesn't sound so good), I mean arts and crafty... I thought that you might be able to help me with this. I must warn you, I'm asking for help on extremely short notice! :o Ok, so here's what happened... This morning…
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