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

Pooky

Last year I asked my parents to jot down some dates for me - memorable dates and information that get's lost over the years...i.e. my grandparents wedding date/place of birth/maiden names etc....just family details that I'd like to know.

I didn't realise just how much to heart they took this and mum being a keen scrapper has made the most amazing scrap book with pictures/scaled down copies of birth/death/marriage certificates and dates....along with a written account of their childhoods through to now. Details of first boy/girl friends, memories of their grandparents, their school days, their christmas/birthdays.......

It's amazing and a gift that will always be treasured. I now aim to start making one for each of my DD's that I can add to over the years.

Even if you're not into scrapping, maybe a written account of memories in a nice book would go down well with your families? A simple but fantastic present.

(fab way of learning some family secrets too - my great grandparents wedding was very rushed before the "bump" showed!!! Shocking!!)

mary43

I'm doing similar with my family tree folders -they'll make interesting reading in years to come...............amazing how Mum was keen to spill the beans about bits of gossip................lol

soon2bjobless

Does anyone know of anywhere on-line that I can order cheap xmas fabric from? So far I came across this site - http://www.calicolaine.co.uk/Fabrics-Christmas-Fabrics-c1_448/Snowman-Fabric-p3071.html?osCsid=6e4caefc604a2fc5998954f016cbb218 where it is £5.99 for a metre but was wondering if anyone knew of a site that sold it cheaper?

mary43

loo rolls - these were loo rolls wrapped in gift paper with a verse attached:

I bought this little gift for you
I thought it was unique
I bet you can;t gess what it is
So trendy and so chic
You'll never get caught short again
Now that you have this chum
He's charmin' and he's funny
And he'll help you wipe your *** !!!!

I wrapped mine in silver paper, stuck the verse on one side,ribbon stuck on top and I did eyes and lips as well. OH thought it was a hoot !!

CandyB101_2

mary43 wrote: »

loo rolls - these were loo rolls wrapped in gift paper with a verse attached:

I bought this little gift for you
I thought it was unique
I bet you can;t gess what it is
So trendy and so chic
You'll never get caught short again
Now that you have this chum
He's charmin' and he's funny
And he'll help you wipe your *** !!!!

I wrapped mine in silver paper, stuck the verse on one side,ribbon stuck on top and I did eyes and lips as well. OH thought it was a hoot !!

I used this verse ......

Money is scarce and times are hard,
So I'm giving you this, instead of a card.
Christmas cards are a bit of a farce,
But this will be handy, for wiping your .... nose!

princesspoppypop

I have been having a huge sort out and have some goodies to give away... I have a large assortment of card making bits and some other craft goodies.
I also have 7 large cherry print muffin cases on offer, to make flannel cupcakes.

The first to PM their details to me can have all the bits.

Poppy x

rainmac

Poppy, that's so lovely of you, I'm sure someone will bite your hand off for that lot

rainmac

I really love this smelly saucepan mat idea but I can't sew...

http://www.craftbits.com/viewProject.do?projectID=161

pavlovs_dog

bit of faith in yourself rainmac - you have a good 11 months to learn :j

princesspoppypop

Ive probs got loads more bit, but still sorting out, I used to make cards but have moved onto textiles and altered art now... Hubby said we must de clutter- although I`m the one with all the stuff!! hehe x