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Christmas Crafts 2012
http://forthejoyofcreating.blogspot.com/2011/11/jingle-all-way12-days-of-christmas.html. I plan to make so of these Jingle All the Way frames for friends. What are your ideas for Christmas crafts 2012.
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Wedding Favours ***POLL***
Ladies, how much would you be willing to spend on personalised, handmade wedding favours? And would you bother at all? What wedding favours are you having, if any? Best of luck for your big day xx
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Photos enlarged for a party
As its the OH's birthday soon, im on the look out to enlarge some pics and embarrass him lol I was thinking 8x6 which is not too big. What sites will do this relatively cheap for me?
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Birthday invites for a 30th..
So the OH turns 30 in April. Had a look at invites for his birthday, thinking ones made from vistaprints etc would be cool. Im needing about 130 invites, however, i would be looking at about £40-£50. Does anyone know any other places online that would make nice ones? Just seem to find tacky ones in the shops and i want to…
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Christmas Holiday With Kids Ideas Please
Hi everyone. I really need some help. For Christmas 2013 we want to take our kids on a holiday as part of their Christmas gift. I know its early to be starting to look but I am stumped on ideas of where to go. I have took them to disneyland paris twice in the last two years so we dont want to go there at least not for this…
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Original and Limited Edition Art
I am hosting a big art event for charity called Joss Searchlight - Something Special. It is to raise money for children with cancer and is being staged in London on 14th March. We have over 100 leading artists supporting us, incl. Dan Baldwin, Mr Brainwash, Julian Opie, Maurice Cockrill and so many more. If you'd like to…
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70th Birthday Present for Mum
Hello Can anyone give me some idea as to what to get a 70 year old for before her main present as a pre present if you will all ideas welcomed Regards Mb:beer:
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Retirement Gift
Hi everyone, Im looking for some ideas for a retirement gift for my boss who is also now a very good friend. She is female, 60 (a very yound 60) and I have a budget of around £40. She's not really a hobby person but she does go on a lot of holidays- skiing, cruises etc. Thanks in advance if you have any ideas. xxx
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Organising gift (funeral) in Nairobi Kenya
A good friend of mine had a tragic loss in the family. He lives on Nairobi. Does anyone on these forums know of reliable florists that I can order from in Kenya? I know that Africa can be notoriously corrupt and I want reassurances that if I order from a florist online that everything will go ok!
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Best place to buy Easter eggs?
Any shops doing good deals on Easter eggs? Last year, Tesco were doing 3 for 1, but I don't think that's on this year:EasterBun
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What's your best sale bargain for Christmas 13?!
Mine was a new tree for next year! From Argos for £12.50 instead of £50!! I also got usual wrap etc. but only for half price (haha I'm ungreatful when I 'only' get 50% off!) and picked up a wreath and some decorations for slightly less than half price. I was also delighted to pick up some poundland bargains 2 for £1!
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Jake and the neverland pirates HELP NEEDED PLEASE
Hi guys I need some help please, my little man loves Jake and the neverland pirates and I want to cross stitch it for him but I cant find the chart for it any where so if someone out there knows if there is a cross stitch chart please could you let me know where and for how much thanks all. :j:j
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flower making
would like to try making some tissue/crepe sweetpeas. does anyone have any sites I could try - thanks
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Asking for money instead of gifts.....
Hiya I know some of you wont agree with this but I'm not asking for opinions just a bit of help! Its my 4/5year old sons birthday shortly and I would like to ask his classmates for £2 or £3 so he can buy something he is saving up for rather than 30 presents. Its just after xmas and our house is full of toys! So what I am…
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Win £150 worth of venue decor in the midlands!
Hi All, I saw a competition on a wedding Facebook page for £150 worth of free venue decoration & 4 runner up prices of 25% off from artyloon (event decor company) I'm already married but have used this company for decorating a birthday party for my son & thought it looked fab :) All you have to do is like the page and post…
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Gift Basket for Mum diagnosed with cancer?
Hello My mum was diagnosed with bowel cancer two weeks ago, she is 67 years old. As you can imagine, we are in shock and devastated. We aren't sure yet what treatment she can have until all her scans are back next week. I was googling gifts for cancer patients but all the baskets seem to be in USA. I'm thinking of making…
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Wooden Plaque Shabby Chic
I want to make a wooden plaque for my friend with writing on it....has anyone got any experience of making these and the best way to put the text on? other than freehand painting? Thanks
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Free crochet demo at hobbycraft in Basildon Essex
are you looking for a new hobby - would you like to learn to crochet - then come along to Hobbycraft Basildon on Tuesday 29th January at 1pm for a free demo - it lasts about an hour and all you need to bring is a ball of double knit wool and either a 3.5 mm or 4 mm crochet hook
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lavender pillow
I'm trying to make some lavender pillows,got the lavender but not sure what to mix it with? some sites say rice, buckwheat, flax seeds, lentils. Has anyone here made these, if so what would you reccomend?
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Gift help for difficult recipient
Hello I need a gift for my OH who has many things. He likes his kindle and gadgets but has most things I guess. I will be making him a cake and special card from his LO but other than that I am stumped. I would love to introduce him to a new hobby but I have no idea what. He doesn't really drink and isn't into many sports.…