Memorygirls - Make Do and Mend

acornpip

Memory_Girl wrote: »

................ and inspired by earlier comments i have invited said joiner over for apple pie tomorrow night.:D

mg

Evening MG and all, just delurking to find out what happened with said joiner and apple pie?? Or did i miss that post...

Found some risotto rice hiding at the back of my cupboard, but have no idea what to do with it...any chance someone could help with a recipe - little people friendly please

Many thanks xxx

Memory_Girl

clairewop wrote: »

ooohh sounds posh.

Need to get batteries tomorrow for the camera and get some new stuff on I'm raring to go now!!

sweetie - you need to read back through this thread from when you first posted - the change in your language and energy is truly amazing.:j:j

when i am back working i am going to commission a special piece to wear just so that i can tell your story as part of the seminar - and i will wear it with much pride that i know such a strong and determined woman.

mg

scottishlass

clairewop wrote: »

ooohhh I have sold 3 things from my website today!!!!

Yay! My little treats are now going to be a reward for doing my first draft of my application so now feeling a lot more positive and well if I succeed at getting an interview I shall definately have to wear it to that.

clairewop

Memory_Girl wrote: »

sweetie - you need to read back through this thread from when you first posted - the change in your language and energy is truly amazing.:j:j

when i am back working i am going to commission a special piece to wear just so that i can tell your story as part of the seminar - and i will wear it with much pride that i know such a strong and determined woman.

mg

aww thats lovely I hate doing commissions by the way lol,

MatyMoo

Just had a look at Claire's website, lovely things & will be back once I have thought about the Christmas lists

I recently bought a dress in an unusual colour for a wedding and managed to find a shop to make me a necklace to co-ordinate and help tie in my shoes and bag (Cost me £40 :eek:). You do say that you make bespoke pieces but maybe you could make more of this by saying that you can colour match to outfits or have the necklace just the right length or shape for the neckline. You really can charge a premium for this service.

Or things to co-ordinate with bridesmaid dresses which can double up as thank you presents.

The wedding market can be huge.

MatyMoo

clairewop wrote: »

aww thats lovely I hate doing commissions by the way lol,

Oops, my last post might scare you then :rotfl:

clairewop

scottishlass wrote: »

Yay! My little treats are now going to be a reward for doing my first draft of my application so now feeling a lot more positive and well if I succeed at getting an interview I shall definately have to wear it to that.

hope you like them in real life

Memory_Girl

MatyMoo wrote: »

Don't be too starstruck, he has only appeared on the One Show so far :rotfl:


ooohh !!! fabulous - i've not been on there YET!!!!!:D

Thrilled for you about Mr Big's visit :j Will it be a proper High Tea or the English Scones, Cream and Sandwich version?

proper scottish high tea. broth, bread n butter, fish n chips, and the three tier cake stand .................... why do you think i'm on the juices this week - I am going to enjoy every decadent mouthfull:rotfl:


Very long story short: Mike came on MSE a desperate man, living in awful circumstances because a builder gutted his home and then ran away with the money. He had lost his job and his way in life. The support on here got him fired up enough to take action & he managed to get DIY SOS Big Build in to finish his whole house.

Mike's Mob are MSE'ers who helped him on the way.

Original thread is https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/2280981

Follow up thread is https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/2560589
For anyone interested

you gotta read this guys - no seriously, its long but such a brilliant story................. and yes i am a raving fan :T

mg

clairewop

MatyMoo wrote: »

Oops, my last post might scare you then :rotfl:

He he I don't mind doing colour matches, I will do commissions, but I find it a real challenge to make something to a specification given, I just like having a pile of beads on the table and seeing what I can make.

Are the prices better on the website now?

MatyMoo

clairewop wrote: »

He he I don't mind doing colour matches, I will do commissions, but I find it a real challenge to make something to a specification given, I just like having a pile of beads on the table and seeing what I can make.

Are the prices better on the website now?

I didn't see the prices before but I thought the earings looked cheap, bracelets in the right ball park for what I currently pay for something a bit different - £15-£20.

Honestly the £40 necklace was a BIG spend for me, but it was for a very special occasion