Plum Posted October 1, 2008 Share Posted October 1, 2008 Last year I made a host of book thongs for my team at work which was a quick and easy present. They went down really well. Any ideas for what I can do this year which is quick and doesnt cost much and they wont be totally disgusted to get. I mess about with beads and do patchwork and quilting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bohochic Posted October 5, 2008 Share Posted October 5, 2008 ooh so many things you could do with beads..... key, bag or mobile charms, wine glass charms, beaded egg cups , wine bottle charms (a nice touch for a wine or soft drink bottle), decorate a candle or votive, cushions with beads, beaded napkin holders, beaded bows for packaging.... just a few ideas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted October 5, 2008 Author Share Posted October 5, 2008 I like the idea of glass or wine bottle charms. Can use/buy interesting beads and shouldn't take too much effort to make. Thanks Off to google them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redhotchick Posted October 17, 2008 Share Posted October 17, 2008 Plum, I have a set of charms that clip onto a wine glass. Each charm is unique so that you can identify your glass easily. The clip is a wire circle bent round at each end. Instead of a charm you could add diferent coloured beads. A set of six would make a lovely present. I'll add a photo if you are interested and aren't already on with something. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted October 18, 2008 Author Share Posted October 18, 2008 Thanks Cathy, that would be great. Did you make them? In which case what gauge/type of wire was used? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redhotchick Posted October 18, 2008 Share Posted October 18, 2008 http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=64076&l=cd61f&id=730878707 I didn't make them. I got them in a sale You would need quite small round nose pliers to make the little loop. If I get a chance this week I'll go and look in the bead shop and see if they have any suitable wire and let you know what it is. If you buy them ready done how would you thread the beads on? They retail quite expensively! http://www.honeypotgifts.co.uk/party_charms.htm?source=adwords 14p for the hoops but I didn't check the postage http://www.thehandcraftedcardcompany.co.uk/craftsearch.asp?craftmaterial=Wine%20Glass%20Charms Hope that has given you some ideas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted October 18, 2008 Author Share Posted October 18, 2008 Great, I am definately going to have a go. Lucky enough to have a bead shop locally, I have the tools, so now Ive seen the fastenings I'll get on with it. I love buying beads and charms. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
