crafty for christmas 2008

mary43

Sian - they are so cute but I think I'd need an 'idiots guide' plus pattern to have a go. Maybe next year ??

Triggles

Those of you that enjoy cross stitch - you can always make a small pattern on aida cloth, stitch the year under the pattern, then cut out around it in circle or square so the stitched pattern is in the middle, use material (i've used a velvety material and cotton and both worked well) as a backing, stitch together with loop of matching ribbon coming out of top, and leave small opening in seam in bottom and stuff, then hand stitch the small opening. Nice small simple ornament, to be used as a gift or to put on a package as an extra little gift.

crazychatter

I got my blackboard paint for £3 from Wilkos, but can't find any cheap wooden hearts now!
Those felt creatures look great! My friend found a similar book with funny animals and alians and made them as a wall surround for her new babies room, think she planned to sew on velco so when the baby grows older they can play with them too.

hplfoghorn

I am being very frugle this year as i have just split up with my husband.
Mum & Dad, Middle brother & Fiance - Dinner Party for max 10 people (really cheeky as it is only for the cooking & serving, they have to pay the food cost)
Youngest Brother (returning from Auz to live with parents) - Romantic night in voucher (I cook & serve a meal at my flat (the pays th food cost) & then i go & stay at mum & Dads for the night)
Best Friend & works secret santa (both have 2 kids & no time to herself) - Baby sitting vouchers
We also do secret santa for mums side of the family so that helps with the cost.
I also take any leftovers from my dinner into to work & sell it to my boss who is not the best cook, so I end up eating for free/very low cost as he has no idea of the cost & it would only go in the bin (I can't cope with the same meal twice in a row & I really struggle to cook for 1!

Merry Christmas to one & All

Taz_Sutton

rainmac wrote: »

You should be pleased with them, they are beautiful :T

Thanks Rainmac, I'm very pleased with them hopefully my nan will be too.

xx

elainew

sorry havent been here for ages. Made these today with my 4yr old dd as presents for nanna, grandma and Auntie. Blooming brilliant --thanks to whoever started this thread. We are making them for her 4 nursery teachers too
Hope the link works

Shortie

The flannel cup cakess... they look really fab! Are they just rolled flannels, and where is everyone getting the 'cake cases' from?

Thanks!
xx

elainew

Mine are socks with a lip gloss in the middle. Cases were from ebay

Shortie

Ooooo socks.. now there's an idea! My Mum doesn't need any more flannels (lol) but always lovely fluffy socks!

What do I need to search for on eBay? 'Giant cup cake cases'? :rotfl:

scottishchick27

I noticed that Aldi will have two pairs of the fluffy socks for £2.50 on sale on Sunday. I'm going to go and get a few packs for my muffin cases.