http://craftyvixens.tribe.net/thread/aa044f44-f78c-4947-9606-1d37ef6a430c?format=rss Tribe.net. Local Connections http://CraftyVixens.tribe.net/thread/aa044f44-f78c-4947-9606-1d37ef6a430c#9be77077-8661-47b0-b7da-359d47598f4a Congratulations, Mandy, that's impressive! Tue, 02 Dec 2008 08:21:32 GMT http://CraftyVixens.tribe.net/thread/aa044f44-f78c-4947-9606-1d37ef6a430c#9be77077-8661-47b0-b7da-359d47598f4a Donna 2008-12-02T08:21:32Z http://CraftyVixens.tribe.net/thread/aa044f44-f78c-4947-9606-1d37ef6a430c#9e494e84-55d2-4d5c-aa86-d17f2e175efb Just wanted t0 thank everyone for their ideas!! The whole day was a sucess raising over £ 3.000!! MY STALL ALONE MADE OVER £60! so thanks....I'll be making more gifts this year! Tue, 02 Dec 2008 06:47:10 GMT http://CraftyVixens.tribe.net/thread/aa044f44-f78c-4947-9606-1d37ef6a430c#9e494e84-55d2-4d5c-aa86-d17f2e175efb Mandy 2008-12-02T06:47:10Z http://CraftyVixens.tribe.net/thread/aa044f44-f78c-4947-9606-1d37ef6a430c#2a3baad3-a90b-436b-abf4-a948bada7224 i LOVE the penguins idea! i've always wanted to paint my own set of nesting dolls....... Mon, 01 Dec 2008 15:37:21 GMT http://CraftyVixens.tribe.net/thread/aa044f44-f78c-4947-9606-1d37ef6a430c#2a3baad3-a90b-436b-abf4-a948bada7224 CoPPeRsGypsyAnGeL 2008-12-01T15:37:21Z http://CraftyVixens.tribe.net/thread/aa044f44-f78c-4947-9606-1d37ef6a430c#f808a3e4-c437-4754-bd36-9b6bf5ca2a13 wooden eggs, pom poms, black and white paint, yellow felt, googly eyes, and pipe cleaners.=penguins paint the eggs black, with a white circle [penguin body] make feet and beaks out of felt and glue them on, the pom poms and pipe cleaners become ear muffs. then you just add the eyes :) Mon, 01 Dec 2008 08:22:52 GMT http://CraftyVixens.tribe.net/thread/aa044f44-f78c-4947-9606-1d37ef6a430c#f808a3e4-c437-4754-bd36-9b6bf5ca2a13 .drayamonster. 2008-12-01T08:22:52Z http://CraftyVixens.tribe.net/thread/aa044f44-f78c-4947-9606-1d37ef6a430c#deeb2ada-995a-4676-b05e-a2c110e3753a I'm making personalized marble magnets in decorated mint tins...they are a big hit for birthdays and so everyone on my gift-giving list is getting a set of those this year. I saw "tea wallets" and think those would be a great gift fo people to bring a few of their fav tea bags around with them or leave in their desk at work. You can include flavoured honey straws too for a quirky touch. Mon, 01 Dec 2008 02:15:39 GMT http://CraftyVixens.tribe.net/thread/aa044f44-f78c-4947-9606-1d37ef6a430c#deeb2ada-995a-4676-b05e-a2c110e3753a petra 2008-12-01T02:15:39Z http://CraftyVixens.tribe.net/thread/aa044f44-f78c-4947-9606-1d37ef6a430c#7a84b881-fc32-474c-8171-ef92c41b1959 don't know if you have time to do this one or not but you can make a case for people to bring their chopsticks in. It usually holds two pairs of chopsticks and has a tie to roll it up. Let me know if you need more info. Good luck! Sun, 30 Nov 2008 14:38:21 GMT http://CraftyVixens.tribe.net/thread/aa044f44-f78c-4947-9606-1d37ef6a430c#7a84b881-fc32-474c-8171-ef92c41b1959 $item.owner.firstName 2008-11-30T14:38:21Z http://CraftyVixens.tribe.net/thread/aa044f44-f78c-4947-9606-1d37ef6a430c#c773cb29-c59e-421d-9246-1398e6a6aec7 <"glitter the herpes of crafting" once you get it you can't get rid of it> -OHM, You just made me into a soup sprayer!!! (any suggestions for getting Pho out of carpets hereby solicited) ~k Sun, 30 Nov 2008 04:23:58 GMT http://CraftyVixens.tribe.net/thread/aa044f44-f78c-4947-9606-1d37ef6a430c#c773cb29-c59e-421d-9246-1398e6a6aec7 ~kerri 2008-11-30T04:23:58Z http://CraftyVixens.tribe.net/thread/aa044f44-f78c-4947-9606-1d37ef6a430c#654cd926-5464-4ed6-b4b8-0df4922a8160 How about these for some other ideas for novelty christmas gifts...... Beaded ornaments Bulbs & hand painted planters Key rings with macramé design Decorated napkin ring holders – wire wrap / beads / glue gun attachments Decorated candle holder – ribbon, lace, beads Hand painted Oven Mitts Refrigerator Magnets Sun, 30 Nov 2008 01:00:04 GMT http://CraftyVixens.tribe.net/thread/aa044f44-f78c-4947-9606-1d37ef6a430c#654cd926-5464-4ed6-b4b8-0df4922a8160 Audrey ♥ 2008-11-30T01:00:04Z http://CraftyVixens.tribe.net/thread/aa044f44-f78c-4947-9606-1d37ef6a430c#0da25d79-c9ef-4c7d-babb-34aa4d36a901 "glitter the herpes of crafting" once you get it you can't get rid of it Sat, 29 Nov 2008 17:11:28 GMT http://CraftyVixens.tribe.net/thread/aa044f44-f78c-4947-9606-1d37ef6a430c#0da25d79-c9ef-4c7d-babb-34aa4d36a901 OHM 2008-11-29T17:11:28Z http://CraftyVixens.tribe.net/thread/aa044f44-f78c-4947-9606-1d37ef6a430c#c13d570d-2a06-4528-a0e7-76c5b4b8479f I am a fan of multipurpose ideas and came up with this one a few years ago. I draw a design on a paint can and poke holes on the lines of the design, then spray paint the inside a metallic and the outside a x-mas color. tie a bow or string some beads on the handle and place a candle inside. the metallic makes the candle light brighter when lit and you can fill the can with goodies too! My favorite designs to see the candle light through are trees, wreaths, snowflakes (although snowflakes can be more detail work) and snowmen. Also-have taken metal cloth and cut it into christmasy shapes, applied glue and sprinkled with glitter. I used big irredescent glitter that resembled snow. Sat, 29 Nov 2008 12:45:17 GMT http://CraftyVixens.tribe.net/thread/aa044f44-f78c-4947-9606-1d37ef6a430c#c13d570d-2a06-4528-a0e7-76c5b4b8479f Erin 2008-11-29T12:45:17Z http://CraftyVixens.tribe.net/thread/aa044f44-f78c-4947-9606-1d37ef6a430c#7da40ebe-d47c-42f0-8344-96d7cff8f553 A comfortable alternative to newspaper slippers! ....I am loving these ideas, thanks! Thu, 13 Nov 2008 07:33:12 GMT http://CraftyVixens.tribe.net/thread/aa044f44-f78c-4947-9606-1d37ef6a430c#7da40ebe-d47c-42f0-8344-96d7cff8f553 Mandy 2008-11-13T07:33:12Z http://CraftyVixens.tribe.net/thread/aa044f44-f78c-4947-9606-1d37ef6a430c#84b8c05d-bf3e-4302-834e-95f91862a96e A few of my friends make cat nip bag/toys. Trace a very easy pattern or a rectangle, fold over stuff batting and some nip and whip stitch closed. She buys the scrap pcs left over at the fabric stores and thrift shops and makes tons of them. Low cost and easy to make. You can also do dog toys like this too. Stuff with crinkly material like food grade clear cellophane (the crinkly type for wrapping cookies) Thu, 13 Nov 2008 05:42:32 GMT http://CraftyVixens.tribe.net/thread/aa044f44-f78c-4947-9606-1d37ef6a430c#84b8c05d-bf3e-4302-834e-95f91862a96e Snake Lynne 2008-11-13T05:42:32Z http://CraftyVixens.tribe.net/thread/aa044f44-f78c-4947-9606-1d37ef6a430c#4b4293b8-6d50-4a81-afd2-3a0c4a209d78 terese, that's waaaaaaay creative. I think I'll stick to photography. ;-) Thu, 13 Nov 2008 00:35:16 GMT http://CraftyVixens.tribe.net/thread/aa044f44-f78c-4947-9606-1d37ef6a430c#4b4293b8-6d50-4a81-afd2-3a0c4a209d78 Soooz: biker/priestess 2008-11-13T00:35:16Z http://CraftyVixens.tribe.net/thread/aa044f44-f78c-4947-9606-1d37ef6a430c#6f6591ce-cab6-4e88-8864-f91dfa7fd33c You need 4 maxi pads to make a pair. Two of them get laid out flat, for the foot part. The other two wrap around the toe area to form the top. Tape or glue each side of the top pieces to the bottom of the foot part. Decorate the tops with whatever you desire; silk flowers are good as this is most aesthetically appealing). These slippers are: * Soft and Hygienic * Non-slip grip strips on the soles * Built in deodorant feature keeps feet smelling fresh * No more bending over to mop up spills * Disposable and biodegradable * Environmentally safe * Three Wed, 12 Nov 2008 23:18:11 GMT http://CraftyVixens.tribe.net/thread/aa044f44-f78c-4947-9606-1d37ef6a430c#6f6591ce-cab6-4e88-8864-f91dfa7fd33c terese 2008-11-12T23:18:11Z http://CraftyVixens.tribe.net/thread/aa044f44-f78c-4947-9606-1d37ef6a430c#ae64991b-8328-4629-848f-45db978b45f9 those wooden clothesline pegs make really great "people". We turn them into ornaments. Paint the knob as the "head" and the rest as the "body". They make esp great Nutcracker Soldiers and Angels. Wed, 12 Nov 2008 03:41:57 GMT http://CraftyVixens.tribe.net/thread/aa044f44-f78c-4947-9606-1d37ef6a430c#ae64991b-8328-4629-848f-45db978b45f9 CoPPeRsGypsyAnGeL 2008-11-12T03:41:57Z http://CraftyVixens.tribe.net/thread/aa044f44-f78c-4947-9606-1d37ef6a430c#62fb9074-5aee-4f51-885d-6d544ce19611 I also like the idea of using felt, I have made stars, little sacks/socks etc to hold a small chocolate.(all for the tree) I also had a sack of plastic dolls given to me and for the past two years have made 'christmas angels' using pva covered felt wings (which i use glitter in with the pva) and simple net dresses (not keen on sewing!) These sell really well! Also came across a 'recipe' for 'moon rocks' which is a mixture of sand, and salt dough (with glitter and food colouring) in which you hide a small plastic toy....I did spiders and snakes etc.....then leave them to harden. You then get the gift holder to smash them open with a hammer! the boys love them! Keep the ideas coming!!!! Tue, 11 Nov 2008 19:47:30 GMT http://CraftyVixens.tribe.net/thread/aa044f44-f78c-4947-9606-1d37ef6a430c#62fb9074-5aee-4f51-885d-6d544ce19611 Mandy 2008-11-11T19:47:30Z http://CraftyVixens.tribe.net/thread/aa044f44-f78c-4947-9606-1d37ef6a430c#48f8fa4c-f284-4896-a250-97dc2720c1fe "this is the sort of thing I like , where I can make lots of the same thing!" Me too! I've wondered if I could paint the entire dowel (for the candy sticks), and then cut it and just paint the raw end. That way the only thing left to do would be drill and clear coat. However, it might not work for the drilling part...but what if you were to measure first and drill the holes before cutting? I might just have to try it and see what happens. Tue, 11 Nov 2008 19:25:36 GMT http://CraftyVixens.tribe.net/thread/aa044f44-f78c-4947-9606-1d37ef6a430c#48f8fa4c-f284-4896-a250-97dc2720c1fe Donna 2008-11-11T19:25:36Z http://CraftyVixens.tribe.net/thread/aa044f44-f78c-4947-9606-1d37ef6a430c#ed19131d-142c-4fa0-86cb-64270ce38fc8 Thanks Donna! I'll add dowel to my list! this is the sort of thing I like , where I can make lots of the same thing! Tue, 11 Nov 2008 07:56:20 GMT http://CraftyVixens.tribe.net/thread/aa044f44-f78c-4947-9606-1d37ef6a430c#ed19131d-142c-4fa0-86cb-64270ce38fc8 Mandy 2008-11-11T07:56:20Z http://CraftyVixens.tribe.net/thread/aa044f44-f78c-4947-9606-1d37ef6a430c#c04eb119-57ca-485c-b48e-2d0c068585af Here's a great one that you can do. Get some wooden dowels - I'd say around 1/2" diameter or so, cut them into 6-8" lengths or so, drill a tiny hole through that you can get fishing line or jewelry string through, and paint them to look like the old fashioned candy sticks. Spray with a glossy finish once the paint is dry and string the line through. These really don't take long to make, and can be very different. Remember that these candies come in tons of different "flavors", so your color scheme options are endless. The initial cost is very low, and you can get several ornaments out of each dowel. You can use any size dowel that you want, but the 1/2-3/4" seem to turn out the best and hold up to the drilling better than the smaller ones. Another ornament idea I've seen done is using the thicker dowels to make snowmen. You cut the dowel into marshmellow size pieces, string three pieces together (head, torso, bottom) and paint snowmen details onto them. The best ones I saw had black felt hats (homemade) attached to the top of the "head" with the string coming out the top of that. This project is a little more detailed, but if you like that sort of thing it's not so bad - and it depends how many you want to make. Another ornament idea is to paint large jingle bells to look like snowmen heads and glue a felt hat onto them. Obviously, you could also string three bells together if you didn't just want to do the head. I've seen these done to look like reindeer also. I hope these ideas help - there what I came up with off the top of my head. The candy sticks actually look really cute and are a twist on the traditional candy cane ornament. Tue, 11 Nov 2008 07:50:42 GMT http://CraftyVixens.tribe.net/thread/aa044f44-f78c-4947-9606-1d37ef6a430c#c04eb119-57ca-485c-b48e-2d0c068585af Donna 2008-11-11T07:50:42Z http://CraftyVixens.tribe.net/thread/aa044f44-f78c-4947-9606-1d37ef6a430c#9a1ea348-0ad4-4868-8dd6-9a5e2d90053c I need some ideas for my craft stall at the school winter fayre! Things that sold well last year were 'wish stones' (pebbles with 'hope' 'fortune' etc written on, chocolate spoons, felt items such as bookmarks, magic wands etc...... any ideas would be considered! thanks! Tue, 11 Nov 2008 07:09:24 GMT http://CraftyVixens.tribe.net/thread/aa044f44-f78c-4947-9606-1d37ef6a430c#9a1ea348-0ad4-4868-8dd6-9a5e2d90053c Mandy 2008-11-11T07:09:24Z