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Impossible task???
Hi, I am just knitting my newphew a scarf at the moment and it has pockets at the end and this got me thinking, Could i possibly knit or make anything with personal photos on?? even if i have to print the photo over onto material or something and include that in the knit--or i can do a bit of crafting, I do 2 newphews (age…
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What type of Thai foods are eaten for special occasions?
I am working on a project based off the country Thai. I have to find out what kind of foods are served for special occasions. I looked all over the internet and in books but I have found. Can someone please help? I need to get the answer by the end of the day.:beer:
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Do you attend a craft group? If not who taught you?
I've tried posting and asking for a group in the Greater Manchester Area with no success so thought I would ask if anyone does attend a group and if so where and how did you find out about it? If you don't who taught you to knit, crochet, cross stitch or whatever is your craft of choice. I'm self taught really, well you…
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Papercraft for kids (5-7yr olds)
Hi all, just after some inspiration really. I'm a teacher, currently teaching infants and they love gluing and sticking and making things like cards and books. I was thinking of starting a paper craft club for Years 1 & 2 children (Aged 5-7) but am struggling to think of 13 different things we could make. Ideally I'd…
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Party food
Hi Can I have ideas please for posh ( but simple;) party food for adults. We are having a housewarming party with around 60 adults coming. As a surprise we have a mixologist booked to do cocktails. Would also like to do some nice,easy to eat party food. What would you suggest and are there any nice ranges in the…
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Help with finding cheap strong gift boxes
:oI need to find 30 gift boxes that will help me package some candles .... sounds simple but the candles are 10cm round and 7cm high. I stupidly bought the candles first and I am now having problems finding boxes. The only ones I can find are transparent ones which will probably be too weak and I fear the candles will drop…
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I'm after some cheap christmas fabric!
But cannot believe the prices! I need 4 x 4 metres of fabric so 16 in total. The fabrics which i've found are around £6.99 a metre so would cost me £111.84 :eek: Please some one tell me there is a secret xmas fabric cave that I havn't discovered!?
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good party supplies website???
hi, please be kind - first post!:) Can anyone recommend a good website for cheap party tableware (nothing fussy - just plain colours). Thanks :rotfl:
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Real-life MMD: Hen do, or hen don't?
Money Moral Dilemma: Should we pay for hen's Mum to come? My best friend's hen do is coming up and though money’s really tight, I’ve managed to save the large sum it’s costing to go to Manchester for an indulgent weekend. Problem is, the hen’s sister has just emailed round asking for more money to pay for their Mum to come…
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Mums 60Th Birthday ???
Can anyone help me with ideas for my Mum 60th Birthday? She has everything she needs and is not big on having a party. She is very sentimental and enjoys gifts that have a meaning. Any help would be much appreciated!!!
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Printing Greeting Cards - Which card?
Hey everyone. I'm really sorry if this is the wrong place to put this.:o I'm a Photographer and want to print some of my photos onto greeting cards at home. However, I'm not sure which card to use for this as I'd need it to be glossy on the outside but matte on the inside so that it can be written in easily. Does anyone…
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Which sewing machine and why?
After spending a good part of my afternoon getting very stressed with my very old (25+ yo) sewing machine, I have decided that it may be a good idea to look for a new one. I had entertained the idea of getting it repaired if possible but I could do with a less basic piece of equipment. I use my sewing machine for mending…
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30th Party On Friday..Have I Got Everything?
My hubbie turns 30 next Friday and i keep going over everything to make sure i have it covered. I have the decorations and balloons and will get into the venue at midday to set up. I was going to getthe balloons filled with Helium the day before, should save me time on the Friday. Will be ok i would imagine. On Thursday i…
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School leavers gifts for kids
Hiya we are doing a school leavers disco year 6 pupils and looking for a little keepsake for them to keep, school give autograph book and a pen, we can't get a class pic as some of the children can't have picture taken , Any help appreciated limited to about £3 per child and we have 30 kids Thanks
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Dinner at the Fat Duck
I have a quandry It's my wife's 30th birthday over the weekend and I'm taking her to dinner at the Fat Duck in Bray. To get a table I had to book 2 months in advance, leave my credit card details, and take a table for 4 as they had no tables for 2. Before placing the reservation, I phoned round and got her best friend and…
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Win free stuff for an asian bride!
Just spotted this on Facebook, free Bridal mehndi (Henna for asian weddings) worth about £300 Not sure exactly how to link to it but its on this page which have to"like" and there's a post you have to share to enter. Got to be worth a try! https://www.facebook.com/AnuMehndi I've just entered for my sister but thought I'd…
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Help with boys 7th Birthday party
Hi Our son is 7 in the middle of March. :bdaycake:We have a budget of about £50, based on what I can sell on ebay, as that is how I have decided to do it this year.:money: He wants a football party, and there will be 15 boys in total.:undecided We have park near us, so we can go to park for football and come back for…
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Ideas for friends 35th birthday present
Hi everyone, I need some help, my friends birthday is on Sunday and she is going to be 35. Myself and one of her other friends have decided to do her a hamper, but we are stuck with what to put in it. We have a bottle of her favourite wine to put in it and a cupcake candle but thats it so far, She likes dolphins, cupcakes…
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MMD - Girlfriend's sister's birthday meal
Hi guys, wondering what the community thinks on this one and what you think I should do. I currently live with my girlfriend and we are desperately trying to save for a house deposit to move out of our tiny flat. It's her sister's birthday today and her mother has booked a table for us all at a local restaurant. My…
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knitting hamper help please
Hi all I am in need of a few tips for a knitting hamper for a friend. I know to get the usual, couple balls of wool needles etc but just wondering what else I could get. I was looking for a free pattern for a bag to hold all the bits. Would anyone have any ideas on a bag that could be used for a wool holder. Thanks and…
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