Ygerna Posted July 6, 2010 Share Posted July 6, 2010 ... but, as there are only 5 pay days for me before Christmas I am looking for ideas for things to make between now and then, gifts, house decorations, that kind of thing. I usually leave it till the last minute and then make such a rushed mess of it all that I give up and then go shopping for emergency presents. What have you done in the past, which you would recomend oh, and sorry again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted July 6, 2010 Share Posted July 6, 2010 crocheted purses, felt badges, bag charms, recycled Morsbags, chocolates from chocolate moulds put into cellophane bags, painted terracotta plant pots & put bath bombs & facecloth in or gardening accessories, bought canvasses & used paint & fabric to make funky collage pictures, pincushions, layered cookie mixes in kilner jars, made liqueur, bought cheapo large sized bubble bath / shower gel & dispensed into pretty jars or bottles & decorated with ribbons etc, made up mini craft kits, cushions, calenders, a year book organiser of handmade cards, cupcakes, biscuits, painted mugs or done photo mugs, name plaques for room doors, painted wooden spoons & rolling pins canal boat style, handmade earrings & necklaces, made a recipe book of my favourite recipes. Just a few ideas! Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tutti Frutti Posted July 6, 2010 Share Posted July 6, 2010 I made pamper hampers one year - mini bottle of wine, some chocs, tube of hot chocolate, some dunking biscuits. Another year, I bought cheap glass tea-light holders from Ikea and used glass paints to decorate and added an assortment of cheap tea-light scented candles. And beer glasses, glass painted as well!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubereglu Posted July 6, 2010 Share Posted July 6, 2010 I've made cushions, knitted brooches, scarves and gloves, made jewellery, biscuits and cakes for people and decorated items too. I've done some glass painting for people, as well as painting and make a lot of my own cards with bits and pieces I've saved from things-eg, old ribbons, different coloured card and magazines. I also make bags and things too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJuff Posted July 6, 2010 Share Posted July 6, 2010 It's not as silly as you think planning early as it takes me a while to finish stuff and I have more time in the summer to do this. You have me thinking now!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ygerna Posted July 6, 2010 Author Share Posted July 6, 2010 whoo hoo! HEAPS of ideas, thank you. Lots caught my eye, love the idea of painted terracotta pots with gardening bits in (bag of compost, and some bulbs and your done ). thank you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted July 7, 2010 Share Posted July 7, 2010 *dashes in singing Jingle Bells* You NEVER have to apologise for mentioning Christmas Ygerna! You are in good company! Have already made a start on my shopping Christmas puds are being made this month if I get a chance. Maybe in August. They make lovely pressies if you wrap them nicely, add a cinnamon stick, dried orange slices and a pretty ribbon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted July 7, 2010 Share Posted July 7, 2010 Only 171 shopping days left! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted July 8, 2010 Share Posted July 8, 2010 Crikey! Better get a move on! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ygerna Posted July 8, 2010 Author Share Posted July 8, 2010 It should feel very wrong that I am excited about Christmas when we are in July, but, it doesn't Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted July 10, 2010 Share Posted July 10, 2010 No this can't be happening Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ygerna Posted July 19, 2010 Author Share Posted July 19, 2010 Just adding to this post as Etsy are having a Christmas in July sale. If you are not feeling very crafty, or if you like to support those that are, might be worth a look A list of those taking part is on FB...http://www.facebook.com/topic.php?topic=14829&uid=159145079469 (note to mods, I don't think this breaks any rules, (apart from using the C word in July, but if it does, my apologies and please delete) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A chickychickychick-ENN!! Posted July 19, 2010 Share Posted July 19, 2010 It's officially not too early Ygerna, although I'm sure your stuff will be much lovelier than any Selfridges-bought stuff: http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/this-britain/only-145-shopping-days-to-christmas-shopping-2029768.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ygerna Posted July 19, 2010 Author Share Posted July 19, 2010 It's officially not too early Ygerna, although I'm sure your stuff will be much lovelier than any Selfridges-bought stuff: http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/this-britain/only-145-shopping-days-to-christmas-shopping-2029768.html I've just seen this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
