Christmas Crafts 2012

willeynotwiley

Rosie1978 wrote: »

However - what bottles do you use? I've looked at buying some from Lakeland etc or even eBay and they seem pricey!

I saw some Kilner style bottles in The Range the other day but didn't notice the price (sorry not very helpful ) I have just tried finding them on their website to no avail...

However, they do have a box of 12 wine bottles for £8.99:
http://www.therange.co.uk/make-your-own-home-brew-wine-bottle-pack-of-12//the-range/fcp-product/51072

and then corks for 2.39
http://www.therange.co.uk/make-your-own-home-brew-cork-stoppers//the-range/fcp-product/51090

meaning one bottle and cork would only cost 95p - although you have to buy 12 (not sure how many you were planning to make!)
HTH

littlemschatabox

Hello

I'm a newbie & was just wondering if I could join? I have been reading through various threads all afternoon and now have millions of christmas craft ideas.
As I am christmas crazy, this is the ideal place for me & I love getting creative and making new and unique gifts for my family!
I thought I started early for christmas, but you guys make me feel like I'm not as prepared as I first thought & need to get moving!!

sethsgran

Welcome welcome. The more input the better. What are your favorite crafts.

Laura_D_3

I think this is my list of people to make for (or buy ) - any suggestions very gratefully recieved or links.... I'll update piccys and links as I go along.

General gifts tomake;
Sons birthday (1st); Bag for nursery, Lunch Box
God daughter birthday (5th);
Baby 1st birthday (1 x girl, 3 x boys) x 4;
Baby 2nd birthday (girls);

Dads birthday (60th); BBQ board from son

Mum & Dads anniversary;

Christmas gifts to make;
Advent calendar husband;
Advent calendar son;
Stocking husband;
Stocking son;
Son (1 year old);
Husband;
Mum;
Dad;
Mother-in-law;
Sister-in-law;
Brother-in-law;
Best friend (female);
Best friend (male);
Male friend;
Goddaughter (5 years old)
Baby boys x 4;
Baby girls x2;
Toddler boys x 4;
Toddler girls x 5;
Uncle;
Neighbour (older generation x 3); Shortbread/ Biscuits

Laura_D_3

Does anyone know how I can put together 52 photos like this;
On http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-RKF4_rPCBXQ/TqijxUlgALI/AAAAAAAAEjM/hafANMhg3ps/s400/52%2Bweeks%2Bcollage.jpg blog;

qwiksave

Laura_D wrote: »

Does anyone know how I can put together 52 photos like this;
On http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-RKF4_rPCBXQ/TqijxUlgALI/AAAAAAAAEjM/hafANMhg3ps/s400/52%2Bweeks%2Bcollage.jpg blog;

There may be another way but you could do it (free!) by using PicMonkey. Go into their collage option and upload all the pics (hold down CTRL to add more than one) you want to add. Then go to the second option down, the one with the layouts, select 'Square Deal', choose the forth option with lots of squares. After adding the photos individually or by using Autofill (you can move pics around) you can then alter the size and numbers of squares/rectangles by using your mouse to push and pull the sides around to your desired size. To do the writing leave the last two rectangles blank. Save the completed collage first, then close and reopen PicMonkey. Upload your collage and add the writing by 'Editing a Photo'. The letter 'P' is for text. Write your words in the text box, alter text type, colour and size using the menu and move it to the bottom right using your mouse. Save and hopefully you're done.
(Bit difficult to write down, hope you can follow!)

Edit: Just re-read your question, you want 52 pics. Not sure whether PicMonkey can do that many...

Laura_D_3

Thanks quiksave I'm giving it a try now

Laura_D_3

It seems to allow me to do 25 however i can then edit a couple of boards together so think its done the trick thanks Quiksave thats fab xx

cheekycat1

Hi, I posted earlier in thread but seem to have been absorbed in our house bits and decorating last few months.

I do small lot of hm gifts for inlaws (only as we dont really do gifts for them, so i'm allowed) they are always well recieved and laughed at! eg pint of socks. sock cupcakes, pots of gold.:D

I do have a new problem that I though you lovely people may be able to help with.....I have been given about 50:j of those GU pudding basins in glass. Not sure quite what to do with them....as I do craft fairs in run up to christmas was wanting to sell majority this year.....any ideas?
thanks

rsdiscos

for the Gu glasses - what about candles? There re some easy melt and pour methods. Or baby socks cupcake type things? I get a lot of ideas from
http://www.tipjunkie.com/