Christmas Crafts 2012

artydoll

Started making my Christmas cards this month,love to personalize them.
Check pics on my homepage if you would like to see the first lot

sethsgran

That's great buggalugs I will check that out.

Butterfly-sparkle

what an inspiring thread. i've got a brain wizzing around with idea's. can't wait to try some.

craftier

tenmah wrote: »

Does anyone have any ideas for novelty gifts for men? We did the 'pint of socks' last year (sold 24 of them) but need something different to try this year. I have searched online but haven't come up with anything as easy as the pint of socks.

Some of my craft group adapted the sock cupcakes to make men's versions. Sorry, I didn't think to take a photo of them.

rwaite

Hello everyone,

I'm looking at doing some Snowman Soup and things like that - Reindeer Poop, Snowman Poop, Elves Walking Sticks etc. I know last year or it might have been the year before there was a thread about it all but can't seem to find it. Does anyone know if it's up and running this year? Could really do with some ideas.

Thanks in advance. xxx

tenmah

There are lots of ideas on here:

https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/2766466

rwaite

Thanks so much. Will have a look. xxx

craftier

Do any of you go to craft classes? I have become despondent by the lack of support of my carers craft group which I ran at home - when sometimes only 2 people turn up.
So, I finally taken the plunge and booked a room in a community centre for three mornings in Nov/Dec. The classes will be 2 hours and making simple things like tree decs, sock cupcakes, facecloth swiss rolls etc.. All sort of "make & take" items.
I wondered if anyone did a class like this, and how much they paid.
I thought £5 per session (incl Tea & home made cake) or £4.50 per session (incl Tea & biscuit). The materials cost would be extra, depending on the items made each week, about £1 - £3 per week.

Are these the sort of prices people pay, which do you think sounds best?

I asked this on the 'up your income' craft thread, but got no replies.

Thank you for any help.

(p.s. I have got the insurance for public & product liability & teaching, and am already registered self employed with HMRC)

Minxandme1

Craftier - if you were near to me I would come along! Sounds a fantastic idea and I would certainly pay the £5 plus materials. I've just started a community sewing course which is provided free and so are the materials and they are still struggling to get people to attend!

bladerunner73

I go to a craft club on Friday evening in Bristol and it's £7 including materials and tea and coffee, drop me a pm of what you're organising I'd like to try and join you if I'm around.