Crafting for Christmas 2010, lets begin again......

in-the-beach-hut

mary-op wrote: »

susan - thanks -specs case would be a good idea but I haven't got a nice one, just the usual opticians ones:(

beach hut - that cover looks nice and could be adapted...........having spent all morning making one and now I'm not happy with it:mad: Shame as it was lovely material that I'd got loads of but it does fray a bit too much. All my felt is a bit too christmassy (red/green/white). Might have another go tomorrow.

I bet it's not as bad as you think mary - I was making a bag yesterday and accidentally sewed the opening closed Bet yours isn't as bad as that?!

Can you adapt the case you've made to be a little wheatie lavender bag, as a handwarmer, so you don't waste your lovely material? Instructions here for a nice one or here? Don't lose heart! Put the kettle on and come back to it later :coffee: My bag with no opening is still sitting on the dining table until I can bring myself to return to it with the Quick Unpick....

qwiksave

Found these today while bloghopping:



Aren't they cute? And REALLY easy for kids to make.

Instructions: http://familyfun.go.com/winter/snowman-snacks-crafts-printables-games/snowman-recipes/snowman-on-a-stick-699309/

Laura_D_3

Oh thanks for the suggestions for my craft party - keep them coming I've got another month to finalise exactly what we'll be doing - but painting pottery is now firmly on the list

chillin_nutta

Phew, that's me finally caught up with this thread. Some lovely things, and I'm really interested in knitting up those wrist warmers. I've missed catching up with everyone - I've only just manage to get internet in my new lovely house woopie. I can't believe it's been over a month since I last 'saw' you all.

Thinking of getting my blog off the ground I posted a few things on there but no pics or projects yet, just little post it's i guess lol.

Hope you are all well and congratulations to sammy - everyone I know is pregnant :O I want to be pregnant lol! you take care hon!

emmy xx

chillin_nutta

qwiksave wrote: »

Found these today while bloghopping:



Aren't they cute? And REALLY easy for kids to make.

Instructions: http://familyfun.go.com/winter/snowman-snacks-crafts-printables-games/snowman-recipes/snowman-on-a-stick-699309/

I love these, I think these would be great for the kids at work to make! thanks hon xxx

Princess_Tiger

Laura_D wrote: »

Oh thanks for the suggestions for my craft party - keep them coming I've got another month to finalise exactly what we'll be doing - but painting pottery is now firmly on the list

Hello!
I'm not sure if you want to make crafts to keep but a nice edible craft might be to decorate pre-baked cupcakes? You could just buy toppings like edible glitter and sprinkles and have a go at perfecting the art of the cute swirls of icing or buttercream with piping bags?

I'm not sure if that's the sort of 'craft' you wanted but thought I'd suggest it

Sarah x

mary-op

beach-hut - couldn't help laughing about your bag:rotfl:
OH says my phone cover is alright.................but what does he know.................lol:rotfl:Though the more that I look at it .............well it'll be ok I think.

At last I have ink in the printer so now I can print out instructions for button necklaces and maybe, just maybe I'll get it right this time................or the time after

rosalie-lavender

in-the-beach-hut wrote: »

I bet it's not as bad as you think mary - I was making a bag yesterday and accidentally sewed the opening closed Bet yours isn't as bad as that?!

Can you adapt the case you've made to be a little wheatie lavender bag, as a handwarmer, so you don't waste your lovely material? Instructions here for a nice one or here? Don't lose heart! Put the kettle on and come back to it later :coffee: My bag with no opening is still sitting on the dining table until I can bring myself to return to it with the Quick Unpick....

I've been sewing for over 30 years and I still do things like that.

sammy_kaye18

chillin_nutta wrote: »

Phew, that's me finally caught up with this thread. Some lovely things, and I'm really interested in knitting up those wrist warmers. I've missed catching up with everyone - I've only just manage to get internet in my new lovely house woopie. I can't believe it's been over a month since I last 'saw' you all.

Thinking of getting my blog off the ground I posted a few things on there but no pics or projects yet, just little post it's i guess lol.

Hope you are all well and congratulations to sammy - everyone I know is pregnant :O I want to be pregnant lol! you take care hon!

emmy xx

Thank Emmy - everything is going fine with bump chick thanks! Just discovered that its a pink bump too so I'm landed as I already have a little man in my life. Even more reason to get crafting now for Christmas too! Hope your well and make sure you tell us when you blog is up and running so we can all follow it!

chillin_nutta

aww how exciting a pink bump will let you know when blog is properly up and running - need to really get crafting to be honest, haven't done anything since moving house. I miss it to be honest - only thing ive done is a couple of cards for my brother's birthday -but as usual never took any pics. will have to learn to take some pics i think!

hope you are all well...let us know your crafting projects for today!

emmy xx