crafty for christmas 2008

susan1

she_grinch wrote: »

I want to make some microfiber towels for a camping family member, these towels are extremely expensive, about £25.99. I was wondering if I could make my own but can't find a supplier online, has anyone any clue where I can buy this fabric by the metre or has anyone already made some?

bumping as i have been on a quest to do this too!

caroline78

I always try and cross stitch presents, but run out of time so have lots of projects not finished, so have decided that next year will be the year to give them as presents.
I have a list of who I need to stitch for, and what design I am going to buy or finish for them.
Hopefully by starting now I will have loads of time to do them.

ebaybaby

Hi all,
New to the thread, I posted this blog the other day on a separate thread but should have put it here as Im sure you will all get good use from it.
All the categories are on the right if you scroll down a bit. She also has loads of printables for jars etc.
http://www.happybirdscraftinghaven.com/

ebaybaby

Also, I know this link was posted a very long time ago but thought I would post it for any new members.
http://www.candigifts.co.uk/

Check out the "instructionals" for tutorials on how to build baskets.

BigMummaF

A poster a good few pages back, was talking of a foodie gift thread..:rolleyes: ...

Anyone know if it's up & running yet cuz if I go for a wander thru the indexes, I'll be gone for YEARS!:D Unless I leave a trail of shredded tissue so I can find my way back again:rotfl:

crystalclear

BigMummaF wrote: »

A poster a good few pages back, was talking of a foodie gift thread..:rolleyes: ...

Anyone know if it's up & running yet cuz if I go for a wander thru the indexes, I'll be gone for YEARS!:D Unless I leave a trail of shredded tissue so I can find my way back again:rotfl:

I think this may be the one you are looking for - although not sure as I am not into cooking
http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showthread.html?t=1088199

Angie100

Fastfoodie wrote: »

I've just had a look at the Candi Gifts site and they've got some really nice hat boxes on there. They do sell them singly, but I'm going to get a set of 5 (£12!!!!) for my Mum and another for my sister, fill each one up with pressies and stack 'em high. Nice big bow and job done! And I know my Mum will love them in her bedroom after - she's been looking for something like this for ages....

When I've finished I'll post a piccie!

Wooh £6.99 postage is pretty steep!!!!

RustyFlange

Fast foodie I looked into doing something similar as a sweet hamper for my OH and the children. I found some heart shaped boxes somewhere and planned to use 3 on each one and fill each one with sweets then tie with ribbon. Only problem was that I then decided to do something different so that plan went out the window. Good luck.

For hat boxes like that try your local wedding shop or somewhere as you will get them cheaper than that and it will cut out the postage which as was said above is very high!

babyblooz

Fastfoodie! thats a really good site to know about. I have bookmarked it for when I need inspiration. The instructions are really good. Thanks:T

MrsTinks

Good site for ideas, definitely think you can get the boxes cheaper elsewhere once you calculate in postage - it's definitely a bit steep!