crafty for christmas 2008

shaz_mum_of__2

rainmac just wondered if you knew how much the soup worked out at each inc packaging etc

Might do some for stall at school fair as well as mugs and kids baking bowls but not sure parents will pay shop prices at school maybe a fair away from school would be better?




Shaz

Siren137

Hi
I'm intending to do something similar for my mums school but am having so many issues with the flannels and my tesco (where I now work) doesn't sell the cheap value soap. Going to wilkos on Friday so maybe they will have some.
What is the best way of attaching the bits for the reindeer? Glue?

rainmac

Siren137 wrote: »

Hi
I'm intending to do something similar for my mums school but am having so many issues with the flannels and my tesco (where I now work) doesn't sell the cheap value soap. Going to wilkos on Friday so maybe they will have some.
What is the best way of attaching the bits for the reindeer? Glue?

I used PVA glue for the nose and that's worked a treat and the goggly eyes I used are sticky on the back (otherwise would have used glue on those too). Asda does cheapie soap similar price to Tesco.

rainmac

shaz_mum_of__2 wrote: »

rainmac just wondered if you knew how much the soup worked out at each inc packaging etc

Might do some for stall at school fair as well as mugs and kids baking bowls but not sure parents will pay shop prices at school maybe a fair away from school would be better?

Shaz

Hadn't worked out cost to be honest. I used the following to make 7 cones...
400g jar of Cadbury's instant hot chocolate £1.89 (Tesco) - still enough in jar to make a few more cones (I've been drinking it myself ).
Cello cone bags £2.20 for 15 - I used 2 cones per gift to keep the hot chocolate separate. You can get unit price down by buying more: 25 is £3.25; 50 is £6.40 (prices include delivery from ebay seller)
Mini marshmallows - 99p (Tesco) - there are loads of these left, could do at least another 10 cones.
Candy canes - 99p for 10 or 12? (Sainsburys)
Chocolate chips - 64p (Tesco). I used Supercook bag that I had in the cupboard already. Had some left in bag after doing 7 cones.
Labels - printed at home. Cost ?
Selotape to seal up bags.
Think that's it.

Does that help Shaz?

Forgot curling ribbon! I used 39p roll from Ikea. It's got so much on it I think it will last me the rest of my life!!!

rainmac

mariae wrote: »

Bit of advice please. Have decided to have a table for pta @ school xmas fair.Begining to feel a bit twitchy now . Intend to have flannel cakes, reindeer flannels,snowman soup and a few bits like that.Have any of you tried this and what sort of prices have you charged? Hope I have posted in the right place. Thanks mariae.

I've no idea about prices really but would maybe try working out how much each piece has cost to make and then add 50% on top. Is this too low???

For your reindeer: Tesco value soap is 14p for 3 bars and Wilkos brown flannels are 25p each. I have some pipecleaners left over from mine. If you'd like them please send me a PM with your address and I'll pop them in the post.

How about reindeer food (oats and coloured sugar)? This is very cheap and easy to make (I say that but haven't made mine yet :rolleyes: ) and would look lovely in a little bag with a poem attached.

Good luck, your stall will look great with all your homemade Xmasy stuff on

mariae_2

rainmac wrote: »

I've no idea about prices really but would maybe try working out how much each piece has cost to make and then add 50% on top. Is this too low???

For your reindeer: Tesco value soap is 14p for 3 bars and Wilkos brown flannels are 25p each. I have some pipecleaners left over from mine. If you'd like them please send me a PM with your address and I'll pop them in the post.

How about reindeer food (oats and coloured sugar)? This is very cheap and easy to make (I say that but haven't made mine yet :rolleyes: ) and would look lovely in a little bag with a poem attached.

Good luck, your stall will look great with all your homemade Xmasy stuff on

Thanks so much.:T We have most of stuff now and just got pipecleaners from hobycraft( home del) Actually bought dove soap in a box 39p wasn't sure how cheap to go.Will check out Tescos value can always return the others. Managed to get pink flannels 4 for £1 brown for 39p. Will add up cost and see. Had considered reindeer oats too in hessian but I think your idea is better.:j Mariae.

sarahf191979

mariae wrote: »

Bit of advice please. Have decided to have a table for pta @ school xmas fair.Begining to feel a bit twitchy now . Intend to have flannel cakes, reindeer flannels,snowman soup and a few bits like that.Have any of you tried this and what sort of prices have you charged? Hope I have posted in the right place. Thanks mariae.

I was asking for ideas for the school fair the other week, heres what got posted

http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showthread.html?t=1181845&highlight=christmas+fair

When I've been to the next meeting and found out price range I'll let you know.

HTH

vickyholly

Hi everyone, You guys have got me so excited about christmas already, My OH is going crazy. i need some advice from all you clever crafty people (im just a wanna be). I bought loads of bau baus in the sales last year with the intention of making bau bau wreaths as presents for people this year, but cant find anywhere to explain how to do it? Any ideas will be greatfully recieved. Thankyou in advance

98jdougl

Wooo, have been shredding tissue paper all day (poundland finally got some tissue paper in woo hoo)

had a bit of a spending spree today got all my little bits and pieces started and going to be able to properly start the physical bit of getting it ready!

as for the bau buas, i have no idea- have you tried a google search?

scattymam1

r.mac (not to be confused with rainmac)

I get my crad making supplies from www.scrapbookvillage.co.uk

But the star embellishments I cut out on my cricut.