Thrifty Gifty - Organised for Christmas and all ocassions 2009- Santas Challenges

mum2one

fedupandskint wrote: »

SANTAS CHALLENGE
KITCHEN CUPBOARDS / Draws
Just having a rethink on the challenge and decided to wipe out all the cupboards and tidy again

Pan Cupboard x2 completed
Crockery Cupboard x1
Cup and Glass Cupboard x1 completed
Pantry Cupboard (and top!!)x1
Tea and Coffee Cupboard x1
Odds and sods Cupboard x1
Cutlery Drawer
Under stairs completed
Under sink :eek:


FOOD LIST
Nows the time to start listing those extra items needed for xmas
mincemeat bought in the sale at Mr T's in Apr at a massive reduction and long BBD
Cranberry sauce in freezer
Need to think about what else is needed for this year's big day as I will be preparing the meal. Will start to get things in around Sept time and also buy the veg approx 1 week in advance

Also will make a list of what I need for a Christmas Cake thanks to everyone for their recipes, I've been inspired to give it a go in a couple of weeks time

Can you use whisky or rum for the cake? Which would be better do you think, I have a ton of both. I think whisky might be better with fruit or shall I buy a little bottle of brandy instead?

Congratulations with the cupboards you've certainly been busy, and all the oranisatio.

I'm being brave and going to atttempt to make a xmas cake, last few years brought them from a bakery in Devon, have to admit they are lush, so we just do the alcohol soaking!!

For the alcohol, I go by the use what ever is to hand, mix and match, chuck the lot in, when we bake cakes we use to keep a plastic bottle and put the dregs in it, then by xmas theres a gd mix, never poisoned anyone.... (only joking!!) x

foxy219

I have just ordered a mini Ben 10 torch from Avon for £5, thought it would be a great stocking filler and knowing my DS will get lots of use!

mary-op

Cupboards still messy and overflowing with 'stuff'
Sorry - too busy making yet more mess in an effort to be 'creative'..................:rotfl:

sarahf191979

A step by step guide to beautifully wrapped gifts....

http://crafts.slides.kaboose.com/105-how-to-perfectly-wrap-a-present

sarahf191979

These would be a great little stocking filler for the littles one and would cost nothing, as your using up all those broken never used pieces at the bottom of the tub, put togeter with a printed activity book its a money nuetral thrifty gift....



These recycled crayon cupcakes are great to make for little fingers who struggle to hold little crayons.
Drawing time is a rainbow of colors as your child runs them across the paper releasing all the mixed colors.
You can use inexpensive whole crayons or recycle all those broken pieces in the bottom of the toy box.
This crayon cupcake project is great for schools and groups to recycle their broken pieces.
Preheat the oven to 250 deg F
Remove the paper wrappers from the crayons and put the crayons into a cupcake cup and place the cup cake into a cupcake or muffin tray for support.
Allow them to melt in the oven, melting time may vary depending on your crayons brand so make sure you watch the crayons and once melted take them out.
Allow them to cool before touching.
Peel off the cupcake paper and use as normal.



cortesy of: http://www.craftbits.com

mary-op

sarah - super idea:T Haven't got any wax crayons but there's a boot fair tomorrow...........I'll keep my eye open. Looks like something that would do for grandson

(Oh eck.......this rate I'll never clear my cupboards out!:eek:)

sarahf191979

Have you got a hoard of old Vinyl LP's gathering dust in the attic or garage?? or can you get hold of some cheap ones in the Charity shop or at the car boot?? Ever wish you could do something with them??

Here's a few crafts just for that..... Ideal gifts for any music fan!!

The Bowl....



http://www.craftbits.com/project/vinyl-lp-record-bowl

The Chip and Dip Bowl....



http://www.craftbits.com/project/vinyl-lp-record-chip-dip-bowl

The Earring Holder...



http://www.craftbits.com/project/vinyl-lp-record-earring-holder

The Record Bangle....


http://www.craftbits.com/project/vinyl-lp-record-bangle

The Necklace....



http://www.craftbits.com/project/vinyl-lp-record-necklace

sarahf191979

Christmas crafts, patterns, entertaining and lots of other ideas to have a truely victorian christmas...

http://www.victoriana.com/christmas/xmascraft1.html

:A

scattymam1

rusty - www.amazon.co.uk have the ben 10 torches, but they are like 9 pounds something!!

Mini challenge
1. I am a qualified masseuse, aromatherapist and reflexologist!!
2. Lock myself away in a hotel for a weekend with my fave food and films and all my scrapping stuff and set myself scrapping challenges and scrap all weekend uninterrupted!!!

scattymam1

working on the grand plan...I've scrubbed my kitchen dining room for about 4 hours today...me thinks I'm nesting as well like...need to start taking it easy I think, now it's gleaming though - it's time to do the drawers