Christmas Crafts 2012

sethsgran

I would expect them to be ok for approx one month. I will have a look to see if I can find more info. Not sure about cool place, lol, need to check that out.

sethsgran

Zepsgal does this help ....... http://www.kingarthurflour.com/recipes/cocoa-blocks-recipe

mummybearx

That is excellent, thank you!

Will go with the slightly relaxed 'one week at room temperature' approach, that will fit in well with relaxed christmas preparations

sethsgran

Does any one know where I can get some keys for Santas Magic Key. Not seen any good prices yet, needs to be a good price as making to sell. I have seen some on eBay but the sizes are quite small.

MrsDrink

I don't know if many of you use them (we used them for our wedding invite cards) but I've just seen PDA Card and Crafts have their Christmas stock in. (Just got a holly punch for £3.37 - the cheapest for the same one is on ebay for £4.40).

Kellyjane05

midnightraven3 wrote: »

i got mine in wilkinsons last year
they were 2 for 99p (2 different sizes, both suitable for a mug)

if you wish to keep the costs down
chocolate coat spoons
you can use the same small bags you will need for the mini marshmallows

i have done wooden teaspoons before, but no the plastic ones
but i had them as i made plant markers for the garden with them

http://www.google.co.uk/search?q=chocolate%20coated%20spoons&sugexp=chrome,mod%3D6&um=1&ie=UTF-8&hl=en&tbm=isch&source=og&sa=N&tab=wi&ei=iVM7UODQM6Kb1AXmvIHoAQ&biw=1366&bih=643&sei=j1M7UO6dFOnV0QWn1YDgCg

Thank you I will have a look in wilkinsons, and thanks for the chocolate coated spoon idea, I had seen them before but totally forgot! I think I'll be giving that a go ....Thank you to everyone else for the help and advice too :beer:

MrsDrink

Finished making this yesterday. It just needs some glitter adding to it - just waiting for the glitter and spray mount to arrive. Thinking of putting a fair amount of spray mount on to protect it and hopefully stop the newspaper yellowing.

rosalie-lavender

That is lovely MrsDrink. Just as nice/nicer than any bought decoration.

maria_and_the_imps

love it mrsDrink do you have a link of how to make it please fancy giving it a go myself is it difficult to do?

cornishorchid

Hi All
i'm a newbie, I hope you dont mind me joining it.
I need a bit of help, i've brought a couple of packs of crocus bulbs from poundland, with the idea of getting the kids to decorate a few pots and give them potted bulbs to various adults as christmas presents, mainly people who we dont usually buy for but always get our 2 somethign small.

How do i go about decorating them? i wanted them to pain on to a terracotta pot, but need to know what type of paint to use and also what kind of glue or varnish i would need to seal the design with, any help would be greatly appreciated