crafty for christmas 2008

Emily_Hall08

hplfoghorn wrote: »

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

I can't believe your boss buys your leftovers! This is strange, but very clever.

ps. if you can't cook for one, but want to keep it, maybe you could freeze the rest so you don't need to eat it the next day.

mariae_2

Shortie wrote: »

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:

Search for muffin cases. Supplier most used by mse is baking frenzy.:T
Sorry don't know how to post a link :mad:
Hope that helps. Mariae

xkymx

hi all

from rainmac's fab idea was wondering if any of you can help with ideas one of the items for survial kit bag was a bauble (to make Xmas sparkle) has any one got any other ideas of an item i could use to make xmas sparkle as need one bag done asap and dont have any baubles to hand and cant get to shop , thanks for your help
will catch up on thread today after college

NemoToad

Sian_the_Green wrote: »

If anyone fancies joining me I think I am going to make some of these after finding this book in my local library. I think even I can sew some felt together (ooh tempting fate there eh?)

http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/images/0811856526/sr=1-1/qid=1226496167/ref=dp_image_0/276-8087560-4159408?ie=UTF8&n=266239&s=books&qid=1226496167&sr=1-1
(hidden link didn't seem to work)

That books lovely isn't it Sian? I saw it in Borders on one of my hours spent looking through the crafty books. I might drop some hints in the run up to Christmas.

My little robins that I'm making as Christmas decorations are quite like these!

yummy-mummy-amy

has any one got any other ideas of an item i could use to make xmas sparkle as need one bag done asap and dont have any baubles to hand and cant get to shop , thanks for your help

this is going to sound daft but could you type the word "sparkle" in a nice font and cover with glitter? if you have a laminator you could put it through that so it keeps (as long as glittler isnt too thick and glue is dry).

sheyo

xkymx wrote: »

hi all

from rainmac's fab idea was wondering if any of you can help with ideas one of the items for survial kit bag was a bauble (to make Xmas sparkle) has any one got any other ideas of an item i could use to make xmas sparkle as need one bag done asap and dont have any baubles to hand and cant get to shop , thanks for your help
will catch up on thread today after college

Hi xkymx

What about making a playdough christmasy shape say angel/bauble and when dry after the oven painting it white and covering with glitter? hth shelley>

soblivion

Love your cupcakes elainew how lovely that your little one helped too, or the more special pressies.

Siren137

Hi All!!

Been swamped recently so not been on here as much as I would like! Glad you all loved the snowman!
For all those who want to start cross stitching I recommend looking on here:

http://www.crossstitchermagazine.co.uk/page/crossstitch?entry=cross_stitch_basics

Also if you would like a little Christmas kit to have a go with there is one free with this months Cross Stitcher.

Pooky

Finally finished my sock monkeys today....and now have orders for a couple more from friends! :j :j



I also made some scented doorhanging handbags for DD's stockings, made them up as I went along but happy with how they've turned out.



And finally......soap bunnies!! DD1 and I made these for all her friends xmas pressies......she's now hooked and wants to make more.

elainew

They are gorgeous !! I'm about to start on my reindeer for my dd's school xmas fair . Got about 20 to make