crafty for christmas 2008

sophiesmum_2

I have copied this from my post on the xmas eve thread as I think it is really easy to do and very cheap. It might give someone else an idea. You could also sew two of the fleeces together to make a snuggle sack if you wanted.

Originally Posted by sophiesmum
Went to our local pound shop today after work and picked up a christmas cushion cover, it is made of fleecy material with santa on it. I wanted it for an xms eve hamper for a friends little girl. Whilst walking about shops had a brainwave and went back for another, then went to primark and picked up a lovely deep red throw for £2. I am going to applique one of cushion cover panels onto fleece to make an xmas throw with matching cushion. Think little one will love to snuggle on sofa under it on xmas eve.
Will post a picture later.
Have now completed the throw.
This was the cushion cover from £1 shop, lovely fleece material. Now filled with spare cushion.


The second cover I unpicked and used the front panel to applique to the primrk throw with zig zag stitch.


This is what completed throw looks like with applique.


i am really happy with how it has turned out and the throw and cushion have only cost £4 - bargain:D , also in real life it is much brighter red than it has shown up in the photos.
Hope it gives someone else an idea.:D

maytaurus

98jdougl

happy halloween

that looks great sophiesmum x

xkymx

this has prob been said but was in woolies and got few gold wrapped sweets from there pick and mix also got werthers originals on bogof to use too
i got some plain baubles for my son to write gran and grandad on etc , jsut need to find the time to do it jsut thot if they come from him an not me the writing dont have to b perfect , xmas craft is on hold tho a he is 9 on sat so loads of birthday bit to do will enjoy catching up with all your bits next week

crazychatter

The throw and cushion set looks lovely! well done for the brainwave! they usually happen too late for me and by the time i think of an idea the things are gone!

r.mac_2

the throw and cushion are gorgeous! What a fab idea.

I visited a hobbycraft store with my mum yesterday - I was overwhelmed with the choice! I had to pick up some new seewing machine needles and mum got some buttons, but we were in a bit of a rush so didn't have much time to look around which was a real shame. I got a mixed idea of prices - some things cheap others not so!

Have a Halloween party tomorrow night which has turned form one or two drinks to a full blown costume party - eek! So christmas projects on hold now until next week

xkymx

just back from asda at the card , wrapping paper bit they had soem dess up oufits for pirates and had huge bag of gold coins thot these would be good for pot of gold but now i cant member the price think it was arouind £2 but would do lots of pots i think with your other bits , they also had the pop corn box's and clapper board so will have to get them i think for making movie nite box , asda also had pick n mix sweets in gold wrappers

brookeslay

Glad your back on MSE Magic tell your computer off.:beer:

I am going to a different Asda today for a look what they have in stock.


Also might go to the Range store anyone tell me what they are like ?


Another well done to the sophiesmum for a job well done !:T

Sian_the_Green

brookeslay wrote: »

Also might go to the Range store anyone tell me what they are like ?

Oh my goodness, it is fabulous. I would advise taking cash so you don't buy too much :eek:
They have a lot of crafting stuff, loads of papercraft stuff, but also is like a department store, sweets, picture frames, bedding...
I am a fan of all the scrapbooking and card making stuff, not cheap but a huge amount of different manufacturers. Hope you have fun

cbsexec

I am a lurker on this board - I just love hearing about everyones ideas and make a mental list to do them (but not very good at actually doing them!!)

Just like to offer a Hobbycrafts voucher for £5 off (I think £20 spend) which was in Womans Weekly Christmas mag which I won't use.

Please PM me if anyone would like

(Hope its ok to offer this)