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2024 - No Craft Spending - I WILL bust my stash and make pretty things!!!!!
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The crafting mojo disappeared again, but it reappeared in the last few days. 4 cards made, 15 necklaces and a t shirt for my son. I've part made another as a PJ top, and waiting for a new laptop charger to arrive so that I can print the trousers part of the pattern in the correct size. Now up to 81/200
I have spent about £20 on more crafting odds and ends though- needed something christening related that wasn't "new baby"-ish. Found a beautiful church die and stamp set. And then bought more of that range as it was such a joy to work with. I now have a pair of blue tits sat on a branch, and a lovely village scene. Unbelievably, the christening card didn't sell at my last fair- I'm always being asked for them normally!
To do:
- trousers to go with PJ top
- another t shirt
- a dress and top for a friend's baby
- the mending pile (currently 3 things)
- a pair of knit fabric dungarees for small boy
- ask my mum for her dog coat pattern 😂
- print out the free vest top pattern from Waves & Wild and use up last bits of jersey floating about.
The pile of fabric to use up is starting to shrink, thankfully feels very reasonable now. It probably isn't, but nevermind.Make £2025 in 2025- £751.88/£2025
Make £2024 in 2024- £852.21/£2024
134/200- bust my craft stash 2025!
166/200- bust my craft stash 2024! £106.80 spent
211/200- bust my craft stash 2023!7 -
have finished my demo for button craft with the childrens group at club. Think I am going to need more buttons!
GC 2022 = £3154.96 , 2023 = £3334. 84 2024 = £.3221.81 , 2025 = £3974.24 . 2026 £899. 91/£3500, May £154.26 /£250
Decluttering campaign. 2026. 39 /74 storage places, book cases, drawers cupboards and sheds. Also tidying / clearing front and back gardens , giving bathroom and kitchen a bit of a spruce up. Me🏅⭐ ⭐DH🏅
Make £600 in 2026 = £412.59
NSD in May = 5/159 -
I love this!!! Have you looked on eBay for button stashes? I might try something similar with my son if we need a rainy day activity over summer 😊Soontobeoap said:have finished my demo for button craft with the childrens group at club. Think I am going to need more buttons! Make £2025 in 2025- £751.88/£2025
Make £2024 in 2024- £852.21/£2024
134/200- bust my craft stash 2025!
166/200- bust my craft stash 2024! £106.80 spent
211/200- bust my craft stash 2023!5 -
Love that turtle22: 3🏅 4⭐ 23: 5🏅 6 ⭐ 24 1🏅 2⭐ 25 🏅 🥈2⭐ 26 🥈 Never save something for a special occasion. Every day is a special occasion. The diff between what you were yesterday and what you'll be tomorrow is what you do today Well organised clutter is still clutter - Joshua Becker If youre not already using a thing you won't start using it more by shoving it in a cupboard- AJMoney The barrier standing between you & what youre truly capable of isnt lack of info, ideas or techniques. The secret is 'do it'2
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Excellent! Where did you get the turtle stamp from?Soontobeoap said:have finished my demo for button craft with the childrens group at club. Think I am going to need more buttons! Fashion on the ration 2026: 17/665 -
@keepcalmandcraft it is a stencil from Temu on a 12x12inch canvas. I have got a lion, a ballerina and an owl too. Used Posca pens as I have found that they dont run when glue is added. I had so much fun sorting through buttons. A great activity for old and yooung alike.
GC 2022 = £3154.96 , 2023 = £3334. 84 2024 = £.3221.81 , 2025 = £3974.24 . 2026 £899. 91/£3500, May £154.26 /£250
Decluttering campaign. 2026. 39 /74 storage places, book cases, drawers cupboards and sheds. Also tidying / clearing front and back gardens , giving bathroom and kitchen a bit of a spruce up. Me🏅⭐ ⭐DH🏅
Make £600 in 2026 = £412.59
NSD in May = 5/154 -
Finished six small blankets for cat rescue. Have a big, very big, box full of boxes of foods, treats, toys just waiting for them to collect.Saving 1 animal wont change the world - but it will change the world for that 1 animal
2026 Frugal Living Challenge
2026 DECLUTTERING CAMPAIGN Mrs SD - our Year of Redistribution
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soontobeoap I have sent you a pm.3
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Love the button turtle! Very clever! I bet it's pretty weighty (for its size)3
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The pencil cases are finally finished.
GC 2022 = £3154.96 , 2023 = £3334. 84 2024 = £.3221.81 , 2025 = £3974.24 . 2026 £899. 91/£3500, May £154.26 /£250
Decluttering campaign. 2026. 39 /74 storage places, book cases, drawers cupboards and sheds. Also tidying / clearing front and back gardens , giving bathroom and kitchen a bit of a spruce up. Me🏅⭐ ⭐DH🏅
Make £600 in 2026 = £412.59
NSD in May = 5/1510
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