Christmas crafts 2019
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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.
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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.
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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.
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.
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Do you have a picture of these please? I’d like to do something but not sure what yet.
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Yes, here is one of our on last year’s tree:
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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.
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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.
We used sharpies to draw the face and buttons, and baker's twine for the scarf.
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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.
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.
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I love those snowmen so much! Do Hema deliver?
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They do but it looks like the beads aren't in stock online 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.
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Thank you! I’ve found some on Etsy that I think will do, I can’t seem to copy a link from the app.
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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.
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Oh, i have pinned some crochet wreath ideas. Forgot about those.
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I’m going to sign up for a Christmas wreath & yoga workshop for the winter solstice.
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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?
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?
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That’s lovely, Emma.
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What a great idea!
It’s like a normal midlife crisis only with more chandeliers and foreign languages.
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I'm doing a wreath making course again with mum at a NT place. It was a great afternoon last time
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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.
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Hurrah! My sister found the beads.