Christmas Crafting Ideas by Flyingpig - Its Good To Share.

lizalloareds

great work macpep1

kisto

It's lovely to hear of the successes at the Christmas Fairs. I've got my first one next Friday. Fingers crossed the visitors are willing to part with their money!

Here's a few photos of my latest makes.

A few packs of magnetic note pegs:




Sock cupcakes:


These are a custom order (I still have 3 more to finish). The photo hasn't done them justice as it doesn't show the shiny gems/highlights etc too well.

Well_Preserved

We had 2 small-scale fairs at preschool this week - space is very limited. I was really pleased to sell 4 Snowman Soups and over 12 candy cane novelties: mice, penguin, robin, snowman & reindeer. We made over £100 altogether with 50% going preschool funds and the other 50% going to support a project in Africa.

Gemzie121

Too late this year but I am considering that if I made things over the next year and took advantage of bargains and things on offer could I reasonably expect to make good profit next christmas? just wondering as I am a uni student and a bit of extra cash at christmas next year would be a godsend! Plus I love making things. I am considering buying a sewing machine too, would sock monkeys also sell well alongside this at a craft fair? Dont want to start crafting and end up out of pocket! How do I get started if I decide to have a go, how do you find out about when the fairs are on?

kisto

Gemzie121 wrote: »

Too late this year but I am considering that if I made things over the next year and took advantage of bargains and things on offer could I reasonably expect to make good profit next christmas? just wondering as I am a uni student and a bit of extra cash at christmas next year would be a godsend! Plus I love making things. I am considering buying a sewing machine too, would sock monkeys also sell well alongside this at a craft fair? Dont want to start crafting and end up out of pocket! How do I get started if I decide to have a go, how do you find out about when the fairs are on?

Before you start buying too much work out what you want to (and can) make. Some resources you will be able to use for lots of different makes.

I sell my sock monkeys along side all my "makes"! For school xmas fairs I would speak to the school PTFA around OCT - NOV to find out if they are having a fair and if you can have a stall. Also check out local church halls/guildhalls/community centres. Find out where they are happening this year, pay them a visit and see what type of stall is there. You could then get contact details in preparation for next year.
The sewing machine I use to make my sock monkeys was a birthday pressie from my parents and was £20 from Original Factory Shop. It's a dinky little thing, and I realise it won't last forever but it does exactly what I need to do and is so easy to use. I've seen similar sewing machines in BHS too.

I'd probably make money if I didn't have a habit of buying new crafty things all the time! :rotfl:

jack0212

I have just finished making humbug sweetie bags. I got a bit carried away and now everyone in my family has got an individual adapted version for Christmas!! I am a newbie so can not post links but I went to scrapbookscrapbook on the internet and downloaded tons of free backing papers including several different striped ones which I printed onto pearlescent paper and used for my bags. The best bit is that they were all free. Very MSE!!

Great news with the craft fairs. I am going to visit a few to get ideas as I'm thinking of doing one next Christmas. It should leave me plenty of time to get organised. Hopefully X

Well_Preserved

I really fancy having a go at making a sock monkey but haven't plucked up courage yet. I think it's possible to hand-sew them, too; which method is best? I do have a machine but it's quite a hassle getting it set up for small projects due to lack of space.

pointofnoreturn

Well_Preserved wrote: »

I really fancy having a go at making a sock monkey but haven't plucked up courage yet. I think it's possible to hand-sew them, too; which method is best? I do have a machine but it's quite a hassle getting it set up for small projects due to lack of space.

I hand sew all of my sock monkeys as I am not that good at sewing straight on a machine. I enjoy hand sewing also but I suppose it's personal choice.

pointofnoreturn

macpep1 - well done on your sales today.
kisto - lovely makes - your peg magnets are fab.

I did my craft fair today and sold lots of different bits and pieces. I took jewellery as well but only sold one button ring. I sold 2 sock monkeys and a sock girl which I was pleased about. Also sold quite a few toiletry gift sets that I took as well as several of the little things I had made for the fair. I made a good amount of money and in only 3 hours as well! The fair was really busy and well organised.
Just got my first sale on Folksy tonight also - yippee!!!!

Well_Preserved

Thanks for that pointofnoreturn. I think I might prefer to hand sew.

Well done on today's fair - and what's Folksy? Excuse my ignorance but I'm quite new on here!