Crafting for gifts-2009

sethsgran

affordmylife wrote: »

thank you for the welcome.

i love all crafts but i find knittng so easy to transport as im always on the go.

but im looking forward to trying out some new ideas thanks very much x

What things do you like knitting. I am knitting then felting slippers for my young grandchildren for easter, easter bunny slippers. I alsoplan to do 2 of the dolls from AK traditions

stardrops42

Here's my 2nd attempt at purse making:D Managed not to get as much glue on it this time;)






Thanks for looking:D

sunrise27_2

stardrops that is lovely well done

she_grinch

Make your own stamps for printing http://www.homehints.com.au/Calendar/1199/reading/button+craft+project
These could be used for fabric, card making, anything really and a collection of them in a pretty box with an ink pad or two would make a nice gift for a crafty friend or child

craftlady

sethsgran - I love those dolls. I emailed AKTraditions last week to see if the sell the patterns as a download but didn't even get a reply. Went to a creative crafts and stitching show last week hoping to see them but I was disappointed again. Just seems a waste having to have a kit posted half way round the world.

soblivion

affordmylife wrote: »

whoever was it who suggested we look at annies attic. oh dear ive been on there for hours.
ive emailed them pleading with them to ship to uk. i think they will have a few customers.

Hi affordmylife and welcome. Snipped your post sorry. I'll be interested to hear your reply from annie's attic.
Occasionally on ebay some of the patterns at AA pop up

sethsgran, can't wait to see when you've finished one of those dolls, they look so lovely.

stardrops, another gorgeous purse and they'll make fabulous presents.

she grinch, thank you for the link about stamps, very interesting.

crazychatter

she_grinch wrote: »

Make your own stamps for printing http://www.homehints.com.au/Calendar/1199/reading/button+craft+project
These could be used for fabric, card making, anything really and a collection of them in a pretty box with an ink pad or two would make a nice gift for a crafty friend or child

I really love this idea! I've seen some big buttons on the market so you could make some pretty patterns, will def give it a go and report back.

I really love those purses, I think i'll add that to my 'to do' list aswell! Well done Stardrops!
xx

rufusdog52

Hi all, I have finished another cardigan for my Grandaughter for Christmas. Will try to get some photos done over the next few days. Started on her third one now.

Star Drops - Love the purses, they look so luxurious and professional, well done. I bet I would make a pigs ear out of it if I tried.

mary43

stardrops - brilliant purse - clever you:T Love the colours.

shegrinch - thanks for the link - I'll have a look later:j

Sian_the_Green

Well I have made one half of my sock monkey couple and am going to make the other one tomorrow I think. I am also planning on charity shopping tomorrow with a friend and am thinking solely of crafting So I am on the lookout for wool to felt, buttons to use, nice boxes, old postcards... I love charity shops!