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

funnyfreckle

Thanks so much for your help NEgirl - you make it sound so easy :-). I'm excited about having a go but to be realistic I can't imagine results like yours!
:T

Dorato

I have several empty "Tunes" boxes.. Not sure whether I could make anything out of them though.. Hmmm... Anyone any ideas?

stardrops42

furrychimp wrote: »

Stardrops, she is gorgeous!! I have the Christmas book and want to make the angels, do you mind me asking where did you find the fabrics for the dolls (the skin coloured one especially) as i'm having a bit of trouble?! i can't seem to find one that is the right shade, they are too "peachy" or too beige looking! also, is it a linen type or just ordinary cotton?? Thanks!:D

Hi

Sorry I've been away for a few days and only just seen this. The fabric was from Boyes, don't know if you have one near you, it is a linen/cotton mix I think:o. I am planning to make the angels from the xmas book but for those I bought a paler linen fabric, I hope its ok

NEgirl

Dorato wrote: »

I have several empty "Tunes" boxes.. Not sure whether I could make anything out of them though.. Hmmm... Anyone any ideas?

They would look cute covered with patterned paper and ribbon etc. Cut little cards to fit inside, decorate each and write positive messages on - fab little gift for someone to keep in their bags and when theyre feeling down they pick out a message that tells them how special they are

Either that or you could make a little mini album to fit inside - just fold card into an accordian shape, decorate and slot inside the decorated box

jpwhittle

stardrops42 wrote: »

Hi

Sorry I've been away for a few days and only just seen this. The fabric was from Boyes, don't know if you have one near you, it is a linen/cotton mix I think:o. I am planning to make the angels from the xmas book but for those I bought a paler linen fabric, I hope its ok

wich christmas book are you using if you dont mind me asking, thanks

clareyPINKfairy

janeym8 wrote: »

hi there
havent been on here much this week but have been busy crafting away and thought id put pics on here-i dont normally show "outsiders" my efforts its usually just family who get to see it but when ive come to do it i realised i havent got a clue how to put pics on-ive had a look about and did a search but id have to look through thousands of posts and much as id love to do that i dont have the time so could some very kind person-as i know you all are on here give me an idiots guide on how to put pics on here

thanks in advance

janey xxx

hi janey, i had this problem last week.
i think the best way to do it is to open a photobucket account (dead easy, nothing to pay etc )
upload the photos you want to photobucket, set them at medium size (roll mouse over photo - you will see menus - one says resize. set to medium - i think thats what most people use on here (just a note - if you set it to tiny, you cant make it bigger again, you have to upload the photo to photobucket again, then resize it!)

then you come on to MSE, and send a message like you normally would, and to put a pic on your message, go up to the little square that is yellow with a little triangle or mountain on it, when you put your mouse over it, it should say insert image.
go to photbucket, click on "Direct Link" (there are a list of 4 funny addresses) and it should copy it for you, then come to your MSE message, click on "insert image". a little box will come up - delete the http:// that is on it then paste the address you just got of the photobucket image

hope this helps
xx

irishgirl62

Can anyone helpme? I have psosted a thread about wheat bags, the only wheat I can find is in health food shop but is says wheat bran... essential oils? where would i get them and what the difference between the ones for candles or smellies???

pretzelnut

DONT use oils desgned for candles there not cosmetic and will damage the skin or worse, you need to get essential oils that are suitable for cosmetic use, do an ebay search there are 100's for very little money in 100's of different scents.

moneysaverlou

Hi All,

I'm new here and have started looking through this thread for inspiration - well, what can I say, you are all very talented. I'm rubbish at art and crafty stuff but I'd love to make some personalised Christmas gifts for my kids and parents - any simple ideas will be gratefully recieved!

irishgirl62

princesswoo wrote: »

DONT use oils desgned for candles there not cosmetic and will damage the skin or worse, you need to get essential oils that are suitable for cosmetic use, do an ebay search there are 100's for very little money in 100's of different scents.

Thanks :T princess woo what sort of shops sells lavender oil? I have it all cut out want to make it today lol