Christmas crafts 2019

Incorporating hobbies, computer games, Verm's Interesting Links and anything else you can think of excluding football and other spectator sports because these belong in the Sport section, but allowing sports you play yourself with your own body as that counts as a pastime.
Post Reply
smalex
Posts: 52587
Joined: Fri Feb 03, 2006 10:29 am

Re: Christmas crafts 2019

Post by smalex »

Not too early! I haven't planned much yet but I have bought some candle making supplies and will attempt to make mini candles as gifts. And some smallish bottles to put fruit vodka into.
User avatar
H1ppychick
Posts: 16610
Joined: Fri May 29, 2009 10:29 am

Re: Christmas crafts 2019

Post by H1ppychick »

I gave up part-way through knitting my Christmas bunting last year, maybe I'll dig it out again. I think I'll need to get some red and white felt though to back the knitted pennants otherwise they'll just curl up.
User avatar
emma_p
Posts: 39162
Joined: Mon Oct 30, 2006 5:50 pm
Location: stateside

Re: Christmas crafts 2019

Post by emma_p »

I have a half stitched tree I was going to get out the loft and finish and you've spurred me on to do it today. Thanks Beatrix!

I'm going to make more of those snowmen bead ornaments to give attached to cards for teachers and grandparents. Hema still makes the same wooden beads, I spotted the other week.

I also want to make scrunchies and hair clips as I have a load of small girls to buy for.
User avatar
Squirrel
Posts: 34978
Joined: Thu Dec 16, 2010 10:55 pm

Re: Christmas crafts 2019

Post by Squirrel »

emma_p wrote: Thu Oct 10, 2019 9:42 am I'm going to make more of those snowmen bead ornaments to give attached to cards for teachers and grandparents. Hema still makes the same wooden beads, I spotted the other week.
Do you have a picture of these please? I’d like to do something but not sure what yet.
User avatar
emma_p
Posts: 39162
Joined: Mon Oct 30, 2006 5:50 pm
Location: stateside

Re: Christmas crafts 2019

Post by emma_p »

Yes, here is one of our on last year’s tree:
5F312054-CD47-499D-86FF-2C4228291236.jpeg
User avatar
Squirrel
Posts: 34978
Joined: Thu Dec 16, 2010 10:55 pm

Re: Christmas crafts 2019

Post by Squirrel »

He’s so sweet! Thank you, I may copy that , I’m not sure if it would be too fiddly for C to do but we can try.
User avatar
emma_p
Posts: 39162
Joined: Mon Oct 30, 2006 5:50 pm
Location: stateside

Re: Christmas crafts 2019

Post by emma_p »

I helped Liv do them. These are the beads: https://www.hema.com/en-gb/hobby-leisur ... 80147.html

We used sharpies to draw the face and buttons, and baker's twine for the scarf.
User avatar
rosy
Posts: 47270
Joined: Wed Feb 16, 2005 8:26 pm

Re: Christmas crafts 2019

Post by rosy »

They look super, Emma!

I’ve cut some stiff paper templates and some Christmassy fabric for tree ornaments, and I’ve made a big batch of beeswax wraps to give to people as well.
It’s like a normal midlife crisis only with more chandeliers and foreign languages.
Cerise
Posts: 20790
Joined: Thu Feb 20, 2014 5:40 pm

Re: Christmas crafts 2019

Post by Cerise »

I love those snowmen so much! Do Hema deliver?
User avatar
emma_p
Posts: 39162
Joined: Mon Oct 30, 2006 5:50 pm
Location: stateside

Re: Christmas crafts 2019

Post by emma_p »

They do but it looks like the beads aren't in stock online :ella: I can get to a couple of Hema stores so if I seen any (there were definitely some in the High St Ken branch recently) I'll get a few packs.
User avatar
Squirrel
Posts: 34978
Joined: Thu Dec 16, 2010 10:55 pm

Re: Christmas crafts 2019

Post by Squirrel »

Thank you! I’ve found some on Etsy that I think will do, I can’t seem to copy a link from the app.
Cerise
Posts: 20790
Joined: Thu Feb 20, 2014 5:40 pm

Re: Christmas crafts 2019

Post by Cerise »

emma_p wrote: Thu Oct 10, 2019 4:07 pm They do but it looks like the beads aren't in stock online :ella: I can get to a couple of Hema stores so if I seen any (there were definitely some in the High St Ken branch recently) I'll get a few packs.
I’ve asked my sister to check in Bromley when she’s there too.

I made Christmas bunting on my course and have fabric for a second set. I dont know what else to make.
Cerise
Posts: 20790
Joined: Thu Feb 20, 2014 5:40 pm

Re: Christmas crafts 2019

Post by Cerise »

Oh, i have pinned some crochet wreath ideas. Forgot about those.
User avatar
Pippedydeadeye
Directory Pipquiries
Posts: 89434
Joined: Thu Feb 17, 2005 4:15 pm

Re: Christmas crafts 2019

Post by Pippedydeadeye »

I’m going to sign up for a Christmas wreath & yoga workshop for the winter solstice.
User avatar
emma_p
Posts: 39162
Joined: Mon Oct 30, 2006 5:50 pm
Location: stateside

Re: Christmas crafts 2019

Post by emma_p »

I fancy a Christmas wreath workshop too.

Got my sewing out the loft. It won’t take me long to finish, I don’t think. It’s stitching on very thin ply wood, I’m not sure if you can tell from the photo?
513F8E96-2B8B-4619-919B-BDF4B1A1A0CA.jpeg
User avatar
Toast
Delboy
Posts: 3634
Joined: Tue Mar 25, 2008 9:53 pm

Re: Christmas crafts 2019

Post by Toast »

That’s lovely, Emma.
User avatar
rosy
Posts: 47270
Joined: Wed Feb 16, 2005 8:26 pm

Re: Christmas crafts 2019

Post by rosy »

What a great idea!
It’s like a normal midlife crisis only with more chandeliers and foreign languages.
smalex
Posts: 52587
Joined: Fri Feb 03, 2006 10:29 am

Re: Christmas crafts 2019

Post by smalex »

I'm doing a wreath making course again with mum at a NT place. It was a great afternoon last time
User avatar
H1ppychick
Posts: 16610
Joined: Fri May 29, 2009 10:29 am

Re: Christmas crafts 2019

Post by H1ppychick »

You’ve reminded me I booked a one day workshop to make wicker decorations at the local Adult Education centre, but I can’t remember when it is. I’ll have to wade through my emails.
Cerise
Posts: 20790
Joined: Thu Feb 20, 2014 5:40 pm

Re: Christmas crafts 2019

Post by Cerise »

Hurrah! My sister found the beads.
Post Reply