crafty for christmas 2008

mary43

rainmac - love the little book and what a bargain price ! Lucky you:j

steel - good idea to personalize the monkeys.........thinking about having a go at one of those.......only thinking though cos not much good at that sort of thing

she grinch - hadn't thought of long socks for draught excluders.......good idea.

Well, just come back from the shops and got another cork board to play with. Just need some different material to make this one 'girly'. - 50p so not bad
(and I got two bunches of little roses for card making for 50p !)

RustyFlange

glendam wrote: »

My first grandchild is due 27th November(will not get to know sex).
I usually make Christmas hamper for my son and DIL so would like to do a hamper for the baby. I may give them it when the baby is born or before.
Just wondering what sort of things to include its along time since I have been around babies and was wondering what things you could not do without.
Love this thread have just spent 2 hours reading but I have the decorators in the hall so getting out of this room is difficult.

TIA
Glenda

Hi Glenda

Depends on your budget. you could add practical things
Shampoo
baby wash
baby bath
baby lotion
cotton buds
cotton wool
nappies
vests
sleepsuits
bibs
socks
blanket
teddy?

If you can you could put some of these into a nappy cake and wrap in cellophane?

glendam

Oh that is just so cute thank you.

Glenda

RustyFlange

No problem I am making 2 up exactly the same as above (which I made up before hand) 2 of my friends are due in August both having boys so am making 2 up as new baby gifts Will be a surpise when a parcel arrives and they have no idea that I have sent it

BigMummaF

Oh Congrats Granny Glendam:pMy lot are all in their twenties &--thankfully--no sign of the next generation as yet...well...not that I know of:eek:

Just wanted to say that there are some marvellous ideas on the Finished Hampers thread & instructions on how to make things on 'How Can I make This'.....

Be warned tho---these sites are addictive!

oldMcDonald

mrsproudmum wrote: »

That is just fantastic!! I love it!

The picture is brilliant (I just don't have the mouse control to use paint as well as that!). I have printed this off and will get the kids to make this as a Christmas project nearer the time Thanks

MrsSambora

not actually a crafty link but i know we are all thinking ahead for bargain christmas presents here already!

Faith shoes have a sale on just now and i spotted this pedicure set for £1 !!!

http://www.faith.co.uk/productdetails.aspx?pid=141223&language=en-GB&cid=clearance_accessories

and Faith can be used through Quidco

jill x

mary43

I've kept a load of meat paste jars (empty and washed out I have to add) and want to put a few bits and pieces in them with a little rhyme, something along the lines of this one

'An eraser so you can make all your mistakes disappear
A penny so you'll never be completely broke
A soldier to fight all your battles for you
An elastic band to help you stretch beyond your limits
Some string to keep it all together when it seems to be falling apart
A straw so that you'll never have to say 'This is the last straw'

I did find one web site but most of them were variations of this one. I know there are more but can't for the love of me remember where I've seen them.
Anyone recommend a good website ???

mary43

Just found this one...........much of variation but some good ones so don't ignore previous plea (unless you come across something really different)

http://www.versalog.com/v/Survival_Kits2.shtml

rainmac

naturally wrote: »

rainmac those look brilliant, thank you! How would you cover the pages - ok so coloured & pattered paper etc but what would you do about around the edges if you know what I mean?

SO many of my friends and family will be getting crafty presents this year thanks to this thread. Hopefully very ££££ saving, too!

I was thinking of doing sock monkeys that are specific to the recipient's interests. So one with a hard hat on for a builder, holding a laptop for an IT engineer or a backpack for someone who enjoys travelling. My dad whose birthday it is at the end of August will hopefully be getting one wearing a knitted cricket jumper from a dolls pattern, so long as I can persuade my mum to knit it because I can't knit! :rolleyes:

Does anyone know of a source of little items & accessories for dolls/toys and dolls houses?

Hi naturally, I would cut round the curves with a craft knife, think that would do the job.

I've seen dolls house stuff in Hobbycraft. No idea about the prices, sorry.