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

scottishchick27

shaz_mum_of__2 wrote: »

scottishchick that is fabulous ..........what kind of paint did you use

My DS is not allowed sweets and this would be a perfect alternative to the chocolate ones

I used a wee bottle of acrylic paint. I bought it off of ebay for just over a quid but they also sell it in Tesco.

I've got an empty matchbox in my bag and whenever I see something suitable I can try it out and see if it fits, I hope I don't get accused of shop lifting :eek::rotfl:

s_michaels

wow I really need to catch up with all these lovely ideas and crack on with my crafting as well.

Better get myself organised so I know where to begin lol

Laura_D_3

Found more amazingly wonderful craft ideas to the point I had to reorganise my favourites list so I'm feeling slightly more ready to go...

Have just done some trial LP/ Vinyl bowls which I really quite like - very quirky. We have some really music loving friends and I was contemplating making these rather different bowls and then putting something in music related. I can't actually believe how easy they were to make:T

irishgirl62

wow! laura they are gorgeous!!!!

Laura_D_3

Thanks Sharon, I'm really pleased with them. The other half even likes them and has suggested they would make really quirky plant pots, bless him hes getting creative, or I thought they'd be good for popcorn/ crisps at a party :-)

irishgirl62

Laura_D wrote: »

Thanks Sharon, I'm really pleased with them. The other half even likes them and has suggested they would make really quirky plant pots, bless him hes getting creative, or I thought they'd be good for popcorn/ crisps at a party :-)

Yeah it would brilliant for crisps etc at a party and a talking point too! oh why did i throw out my records:mad:

stardrops42

Laura - I love the bowls:T my OH is into his turntable and playing vinyl, might fill one full of retro sweets for him for his birthday;) could find an LP from the year he was born, add some cello and ribbon and bobs your uncle:D

janeym8

ive got an old thin lizzy lp with the song sarah on it i was going to make into a bowl for my DD2 yes you`ve guessed it -- Sarah ,but i like the idea of using them for popcorn as im making a movie hamper for DH

janey xxx

threelittlepigs

oooo i have that record too, you've guessed it , im Sarah too:D
they look fab might visit charity shop and buy some records to have a go
i read somewhere about them not been safe to put food in though something to do with the vinyl

Laura_D_3

Ohh someones selling them reading done for £19 (and I've seen them else where for £25) on http://www.fabstuff.net/products/836 and he puts the following NB

NB Not dishwasher or microwave safe. Suitable for dry goods and avoid heat.

I've done some more research on the using for food;

• Dry foods, like popcorn and nuts, can be served in the bowl by adding a layer of deli paper or parchment before filling the bowl.
• Do not use these bowls to serve food, especially hot food - even popcorn with melted butter. Record vinyl is not a food-grade material and may leach harmful chemicals.

So it can be used but probably better for pre-wrapped sweeties or at least put in a paper napkin or something.