Christmas crafts 2019
- emma_p
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- emma_p
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Re: Christmas crafts 2019
There was one left in the Clapham branch and it was reduced to 50p!
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- emma_p
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Re: Christmas crafts 2019
They're all white, no need to paint them.
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Ah, the ones I’ve got are pale wood.
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I've made a vat of mincemeat. I've done it before but this time it's turned out better. It's immense this time (also, probably enough to last for about 3 years). Tomorrow- Christmas cake.
- Kleio
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I do love the little snowmen. I've been wanting to make these felt ornaments for the last few years and I'm determined to make at least a couple this year.
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Re: Christmas crafts 2019
Mine are v pale wood too actually now I look at them properly. They look fine as they are though for the snowmen, no need to paint. They are definitely the same ones I bought to make them last year.
Those felt ornaments are so cute Kleio.
- Luna
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Those are so cute but look v fiddly to make, Kleio.
My husband brought home the ugliest tree ornament the other day. A turquoise shark wearing a santa hat covered in glitter. :woteva:
Oh found it.
My husband brought home the ugliest tree ornament the other day. A turquoise shark wearing a santa hat covered in glitter. :woteva:
Oh found it.
- Kenickie
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it's got a really creepy eye.
If your back's against the wall, turn around and write on it.
- Luna
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It's just all round vile. It's going round the back where noone can see it!
- Kleio
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I love it .
Isn’t it Epp who has a fishy themed tree?
Isn’t it Epp who has a fishy themed tree?
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Re: Christmas crafts 2019
I’m going to attempt to make our own wrapping paper, by which I mean decorate brown paper. We have stamps, so I’ve got some Christmassy coloured ink pads and we’ll see how we get on!
- Kleio
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We’re doing that too Wendy!
Brown paper and string
Brown paper and string
- emma_p
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Re: Christmas crafts 2019
Me too. I love brown paper.
I finished my cross stitch tree!
I finished my cross stitch tree!
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Can brown paper still be recycled if it’s got paint on it?
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I was planning to use ink but not sure if that is ok for recycling?
- Kleio
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I was going to use ink too so I’ll have to look into it.
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I was thinking of just using brown paper (undecorated) and maybe plain black, then dressing up with green ribbons and trim. I love wrapping paper but it would be good to do something simpler (and cheaper) and easier to recycle.
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Re: Christmas crafts 2019
I have a trick for potato stamping - you can use cookie cutters for the shape rather than carving. Just chop the potato in half and press the cutter in. Use a knife to cut the up to the cutter and when yo remove the cutter you're left with the shape. No skill required!