Crafting for Christmas 2009, let's begin again.......

sallyx

oo Those magnets are lovely, will def have a try at them and pick some pebbles up when I am at the beach next

maria_and_the_imps

hey everyone, just wondering if anybody could tell me how to make so xmas po porri ( i know the spelling isnt right but i cant work out how to spell it ha ha )
thanks

fuzzymoneymonster

I love the pebble magnets - what would be the best kind of varnish do you think?

sethsgran

Someone suggested clear nail varnish and I agree that would do the job

little_miss_moneysaver_3

Morning all,

I love the magnet idea! Another idea for my ever growing list! Not sure what to put on them tho. I thinking something not too Christmassy as they might end up in a box for most of the year. Maybe do someone's name, fav animal, guess depends how big the stone is.
What are other people putting on?

Think i'll have another cuppa and get back to the organised crafting mess that is my front room!

little_miss_moneysaver_3

maria_and_the_imps wrote: »

hey everyone, just wondering if anybody could tell me how to make so xmas po porri ( i know the spelling isnt right but i cant work out how to spell it ha ha )
thanks

I think i've seen somewhere about drying oranges and stuff. And getting a few pine cones. I think you can add some nice smelling oil.
I have a Christmas "making things" book. I'll dig it out and see, i'm sure it's in there

sethsgran

Could adapt this image I'm sure for the pebbles
Or how about a rudolph reindeer head and stick a small red button on for the nose.
You could also do a christmas pudding. the list goes on and on I'm sure...............

maria_and_the_imps

little_miss_moneysaver wrote: »

I think i've seen somewhere about drying oranges and stuff. And getting a few pine cones. I think you can add some nice smelling oil.
I have a Christmas "making things" book. I'll dig it out and see, i'm sure it's in there

thank you, that would be a great help

little_miss_moneysaver_3

Ok here goes, it's a book called Homemade treats for Christmas by Fiona Eaton. It's called Herbal Potpourri.

You need:
1 handful dried mint leaves
2 handful dried marigold flowers
1 handful any other dried herb, such as thyme, sage or marjoram
10 dried orange slices
6 cinnamon sticks
a few dried chillies
4 nutmegs
1tsp mint essential oil1tbsp sweet orange essential oil
Mixing bowl
Spoon for mixing
large plastic bag
1 tbsp ground orris root (What is this??)

1, Mix all ingredients except the orris root into the bowl. Make sure the oils are well mixed with other ingredients.
2, Tip the mixture into the plastic bag add the orris root and shake well. Tie the bag to seal.
3, Leave to mature for 1-2 weeks shaking occasionally.
4, Tip into bowl/dish to display

Hope that helps

LMMS

maria_and_the_imps

thanks that is great i will let you know how i get on