crafty for christmas 2008

bunbun2

maria_and_the_imps wrote: »

thought i would bring you all up to date with my completed pressies
i have done
6 decorated diaries and notebooks for tha imps to give to there nannys and aunties
3 art boxes for them to give to there cousins
a apron and chefs hat for them to give to each other
a cd calander for nanny L
a survial kit for my mum
a journal in a jar for my mum
a gardening basket for my mum
a pamper basket for mum in law
a pamper basket for my best friend
a grown up basket for my niece
and im in the process of kniting a scarf, hat and mittens for little imp mia
so im quiet pleased with my self,
also when i did my journal in a jar i used a craft knife and ruler to cut them out much quicker and no poorly thumbs in sight
xxxxxxx

wow you have been busy maria

pinkladymel

Can I say a huge thank you to maria and the imps for being the politest lady I err don't know lol and always pressing thanks for my posts. You are so wonderful

I haven't read back yet so forgive my rudeness x

Last year I made a book that concentrated on all the different aspects of christmas and tried to make a page every day. I hope you don't mind so many photographs in one thread!

















That was just about half of the pages

and if your PC's havent crashed with the sight of my face.. THIS is what my cupboard looked like last year after you lot got me hooked on making hampers!



*Hangs head in shame*

pinkladymel

maria_and_the_imps wrote: »

can anybody help me???
im trying to think of a couple of stocking fillers i could make my children they are 2 and 5, they will get the usual choc coins and plastic tat but thought i could possible make a few small bits. any ideas???

How about a notebook each covered with their favourite characters?

Last year I put a magazine in mine..

err what to put in..

What about bags of crayon pebbles? You know the ones where you melt old crayons into cake cases so theyre round and cute...

Sorry I am so useless and my kids are 2 and 4 lol

dragonllew

Hi all have read through and pinched some of you fantastic ideas thanks :T made lots of hampers last year and sweetie bags for the kids getting started on this years now but my list keeps getting longer lol
Does anyone know where you can buy clear christmas baubles that you can fill with sweet etc have found some on ebay
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/LARGE-CLEAR-PERSPEX-CHRISTMAS-TREE-BAUBLES-TO-DECORATE_W0QQitemZ120214082245QQcmdZViewItem?_trksid=p3286.m20.l1116
but wondered if anyone knew of any where cheaper to buy them?
Thought they would make good presents for teachers or filler for hampers could decorate them with persons name.

pinkladymel

Hi Dragonllew, last year I bought mine from Hobbycraft for 99p each. They should be getting the items in soon. Hope you find some x

scattymam1

ooooooooh, pinkladymel - love love love your scrapping style - am getting together all my christmas photos ready to scrap and from Dec14th til probably new year all I'm doing is christmas themed scrap book layouts and mini books. Can't wait - and I have you to thank for organizedchristmas so that I can do it in total relaxation.

maria_and_the_imps

pinkladymel wrote: »

Can I say a huge thank you to maria and the imps for being the politest lady I err don't know lol and always pressing thanks for my posts. You are so wonderful
ahh thanks im blushing now lol

forgot about the crayons will do that one thanks

BigMummaF

I go thru stages of watching Create & Craft on Sky, but have noticed folk don't mention it on here--those crimbo decorations Dragonllew was talking about reminded me I'd seen similar on there.

I'm not a crafter as such so I don't actively compare prices for these things unless I'm going to do something myself, so I just wondered if maybe the shopping channels are not all they're cracked up to be They would serve a purpose if you lived miles from a decent craft outlet tho I suppose...

rainmac

maria_and_the_imps wrote: »

pinkladymel wrote: »

Can I say a huge thank you to maria and the imps for being the politest lady I err don't know lol and always pressing thanks for my posts. You are so wonderful
ahh thanks im blushing now lol

forgot about the crayons will do that one thanks

Maria, you've got loads of pressies sorted, well done!!! And they all sound fab

Thanks pinkladymel, you've reminded me that I was going to have a go at those crayons. Link here if anyone is interested in 'recycling' old bits of crayon. Can I also say your Xmas scrapbook is just beautiful, you are so clever. I think I'm going to have to have a go at scrapbooking next year cos your work is so wonderful and can be keep forever

rainmac

SugarSpun wrote: »

Finger puppets? Or real puppets?

Fleecey masks for their faces?

Hat with long ears attached?

Sock monkeys/monsters? If you filled them with wheat they'd be warm for bed.

Finger puppets are a great idea Sugarspun! Maria, you could make a few and your kiddies fingers could put on a production after Xmas dinner