crafty for christmas 2008

Siren137

Hehe yea Eddy is a bit of a scary guy. I think he is meant to be a zombie or something. He always look different though for each album so sometimes he doesn't look as scary as that picture lol.
My other half loves zombie movies and stuff so this will appeal to him hehe.

I spoke to my brother today and he just so happens to be going into the town with the shop that has the cheap canvas so he is going to get me one saving me another job hehe.

Melon78

Have ordered some wooden shapes, want to do some gift tag and possibly a 'name/DOB' type plaque for my friends baby.

Whats the best paint, varnish and pens to use?

TIA

funnyfreckle

I remember having read a couple of posts a while ago (probably on different threads) where a number of you talked about having made keyrings from Cath Kidston fabric. I'd love to have a go but I've searched on google for a noddy guide or pattern but I can't find anything. I'm a beginner at sewing - can anyone give me some advice or point me in the direction of a website that will help. Or any pictures to inspire me?

Thanks so much for your help
funnyfreckle

sethsgran

funnyfreckle wrote: »

I remember having read a couple of posts a while ago (probably on different threads) where a number of you talked about having made keyrings from Cath Kidston fabric. I'd love to have a go but I've searched on google for a noddy guide or pattern but I can't find anything. I'm a beginner at sewing - can anyone give me some advice or point me in the direction of a website that will help. Or any pictures to inspire me?

Thanks so much for your help
funnyfreckle

I would love to find a link for the keyrings if anyone can find it. I tried but no joy in my search.

she_grinch

Melon78 wrote: »

Have ordered some wooden shapes, want to do some gift tag and possibly a 'name/DOB' type plaque for my friends baby.

Whats the best paint, varnish and pens to use?

TIA

Japlac does clear and a range of coloured enamels that are child friendly and lead free, or if that unimportant (eg mounted to door) then Humbrol hobby paints come in tiny pots so not much wastage

rainmac

sethsgran wrote: »

I would love to find a link for the keyrings if anyone can find it. I tried but no joy in my search.

I've looked and can't find it either, sorry

shaz_mum_of__2

Siren

You can buy special transfer paper that you print using computers printer then iron onto your canvas(or t shirt)

Although your drawing looks fab

Where you getting the canvas?? our Works bookshop does cheap ones

heres a link for a site that does special papers
http://www.craftycomputerpaper.co.uk/productlist.asp?catid=42&RootCatID=42


Shaz

Melon78

she_grinch wrote: »

Japlac does clear and a range of coloured enamels that are child friendly and lead free, or if that unimportant (eg mounted to door) then Humbrol hobby paints come in tiny pots so not much wastage

Thanks for that, the hobbyu paints sound ideal.

Any idea what pen i could use to write on them? Don't think i'd manage to paint names and dates that easily!

Siren137

Hi Shaz!

That sounds like a good back up plan if it goes wrong at the painting stage! My brother is getting me the canvas from a local shop to where he lives called Scooby Doos lol. I don't know of the price as I haven't brought one this big before hehe.

I'm off craft shopping tomorrow! Hoping to stock up of blank cards and bits and bobs! Although I was thinking that it may be cheaper online, anyone know of any cheap craft shops online?

craftygranny

try onestopcardcrafts they have some good bits and pieces at the moment. love trisha x