crafty for christmas 2008

Sian_the_Green

pinkladymel wrote: »

I am usually in Scrapbook Inspirations (I am in it twice this month my name is Melanie Marshall) but In the scrapbooking world (which is what I do) the standard is so good and it is very cliquey so my work is very low standard compared to them.

Wow Mel, I think you should be really proud of yourself, they obviously aren't making you feel your work is as good as it really is. I'd love to see more of it, what are the main things on your Christmas present list? Do share more.
Any advice on how to make the '365 jokes/quotes/facts' jars look more special? I'd like to put a label on it, any ideas?

furrypig

pinkladymel wrote: »

Thank you so much for your lovely words x

I am usually in Scrapbook Inspirations (I am in it twice this month my name is Melanie Marshall) but In the scrapbooking world (which is what I do) the standard is so good and it is very cliquey so my work is very low standard compared to them.

It is SO nice to come here and have people compliment me I didn't expect it at all. Thankyou so much.

xx

Wow! Yet again!

Will have to buy it this month (or at least flick through it to see your bits!!)

katiecoodle

EagerLearner wrote: »

I quite like the look of these bottles for Xmas gifts:
http://www.lakeland.co.uk/preserving-bottles/F/C/storing-preserving/C/storing-preserving-preserving/product/11087_11086

Maybe I will buy some to make homemade vodka (the kola kube flavour sounds fab, maybe lemon sherbet would be nice as well)

Before you order through Lakeland, check out these ones...
http://www.ikea.com/gb/en/catalog/products/50108908

BTW I only just found this thread & I think you guys are amazing. I'm definitely going to use some of your ideas this Chrimbo - THANK YOU ALL :T

furrypig

Thought I'd share with you all...

my 7 year old son is sat next to me singing the 12 days of Christmas it's so funny (and really cute!) xxx

Siren137

Awwww furrypig thats so adorable! This is what happens when we try to get Christmas organised, we send those around us Christmas mad!! I asked my other half the other where we were going to put the Christmas tree in the new apartment, when he said he had no idea I asked if we could get it out and decorate it...to which he promptly said no!

Pinkladymel - I love the idea of counting down the days til Christmas on one of Rainmac's stars! Another thing to add to the list hehe its terrible really as I think oh I must make that then forget all about it! I was going to make boxes of homemade cards for family for Christmas and I completely forgot until today!

Melon78

Love love love the little peg fairies AND found some pegs in the boys craft box the other day!! Guess what Isabelle will have hanging in her bedroom lol.

Also love the blackboard hearts, they'd make gorgeous tree decortations or gift tags and can be used afterwards!

Off to scour ebay

Siren137

You know thanks to Rainmac's great idea ebay with have an MDF heart shortage!! :rotfl: I'm off to have a look on there as well!

soblivion

pinkladymel, I'm in awe of your sign, it's just so beautiful. Thank you for sharing it.

rainmac, how cute are those gift tags, they'll look fabulous on your presents. Another great idea.

EagerLearner

I love this idea for Christmas - a photo journal - great video of how to make it is here:
http://photojojo.com/content/diy/make-your-own-photo-notebook-journal/

Seems very easy and a nice idea to celebrate a trip, birthday, event etc...

susan946

rainmac wrote: »

I've made these little heart chalkboards today using MDF heart shapes from the lady who sells the door hangers on ebay, blackboard paint, some ribbon and a few crystal dots. I'm really pleased with them. Just need to buy some chalk to go with them. I envisage them in kitchens, what do you think? Going to add them to a couple of baskets I'm putting together for Xmas. May use them as a tag or write a Xmasy greeting on them.



May make some more as have loads of blackboard paint left

Hello rainmac - I really like these. How big are they?