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Stash Busting 2017 - I WILL use my mountains of craftstash before buying more!

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  • Debrak1
    Debrak1 Posts: 16 Forumite
    edited 18 October 2017 at 10:46AM
    I’ve finished 3 Cross stitch cards made from magazine cover kit from 2014. This has probably been asked loads of times but how do I upload photos? I’ve tried copying the link from Instagram and Flicka but nothing works?
    Stashbusting 27/50
  • greentiger
    greentiger Posts: 2,436 Forumite
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    I use Flickr, Debrak1.

    Click on the picture you want in Your Photostream.
    Click on the Share Photo arrow at the bottom right.
    Choose BBC code and image size (I choose small 320 x 150).
    Copy the code and paste in your post.

    I hope that helps.
    Sewing 88/COLOR]Woollies 19Card s 91Reading 37/40
  • greentiger
    greentiger Posts: 2,436 Forumite
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    More cards

    I needed a sympathy card, so I made the same card in two colourways. I chose to send the cream/pink version with the pearls. I found the sentiment on Pinterest.

    24081578558_147e5dea0e_n.jpg2017-10-25 19.02.21 by Bobbie Doctor, on Flickr

    I then made my grandchildren's Hallowe'en cards. Same card, 3 ways.

    24081579678_46c6c8bc04_n.jpg2017-10-25 20.10.01 by Bobbie Doctor, on Flickr

    And I did some mending!
    Sewing 88/COLOR]Woollies 19Card s 91Reading 37/40
  • greentiger
    greentiger Posts: 2,436 Forumite
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    grandson's Hallowe'en costume

    37265156284_3af329d948_n.jpg271017 by Bobbie Doctor, on Flickr
    Sewing 88/COLOR]Woollies 19Card s 91Reading 37/40
  • nimbo
    nimbo Posts: 3,701 Forumite
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    So I have seen a bottom a new m&s jacket that came off. 111 / 500

    I bought a next suit for £13. Which needs a new button too.

    That’s next. It’s been crazy busy at work so I’ve been doing 12 hours in the office and bringing stuff home with me too. This weekend I worked all day yesterday and am hoping to get some things finished this morning so I can go out for lunch.

    I have two things on top of that button that need mending. That is my aim for this week.

    Stashbuster - 2014 98/100 - 2015 175/200 - 2016 501 / 500 2017 - 200 / 500 2018 3 / 500
    :T:T
  • greentiger
    greentiger Posts: 2,436 Forumite
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    Good for you nimbo. There is no point giving yourself an unrealistic target. I sewed buttons on 2 pairs of trousers #feeling pleased.
    Sewing 88/COLOR]Woollies 19Card s 91Reading 37/40
  • greentiger
    greentiger Posts: 2,436 Forumite
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    26297995629_340518b6e3_n.jpg20171030_194750 by Bobbie Doctor, on Flickr

    a few more Christmas cards
    Sewing 88/COLOR]Woollies 19Card s 91Reading 37/40
  • greentiger
    greentiger Posts: 2,436 Forumite
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    selection of birthday cards
    37683691694_569aa9d71d_n.jpg20171112_205849 by Bobbie Doctor, on Flickr

    and Christmas cards for my grandchildren
    37683690044_8f889200b6_n.jpg20171112_165101 by Bobbie Doctor, on Flickr
    Sewing 88/COLOR]Woollies 19Card s 91Reading 37/40
  • nimbo
    nimbo Posts: 3,701 Forumite
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    The cards are lovely.

    I have another button to sew on a suit jacket. I thinks the button has a raggy edge of some sort. It’s severed the thread twice now.

    I’m setting small targets craft wise.

    I have cracked open an oyster and gained 6 pearls to make into a mobile. My partner bought it for me. It’s a total gimmick but hey...

    I’ve sadly not made anything much recently and I think I’m missing it.

    Stashbuster - 2014 98/100 - 2015 175/200 - 2016 501 / 500 2017 - 200 / 500 2018 3 / 500
    :T:T
  • nimbo
    nimbo Posts: 3,701 Forumite
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    I have this week managed to complete a ‘bedazzle by numbers’ kit. Kind of satisfying. I had eye strain by the end of it. But it filled an evening and made me feel like I’d made something. Haha.

    I have three pictures I want to frame. Two for Christmas pressies and then this one to maybe hang somewhere.

    I’ve sewn on the same button again and need to dig out a different button to replace it. It must have a sharp edges to cut through the threads as quickly as it has been.

    I have ended up have by a pants weekend of babysitting a teenager when I had hoped to do some fun Christmas stuff. Boo.

    Hope you’re all doing more crafting than me.

    Stashbuster - 2014 98/100 - 2015 175/200 - 2016 501 / 500 2017 - 200 / 500 2018 3 / 500
    :T:T
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