See I want to make something with some empty limited edition jean Paul gautier coke bottles made from aluminium. I was thinking they might be cool as the neck of a lamp or something but not 100% sure yet.
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Recent Posts by Claire A.
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What are you itching to make?
Started 11 days ago · Last post about 1 hour ago ·
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How do You Use Your iPad for Crafting
Started 5 days ago · Last post 3 days ago ·
I always google stuff, if I have an idea I'll see what google images has to inspire me. Also Pinterest is usually up in the background. And usually a YouTube vid of a full length concert to keep me going :)
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Operation Christmas child
Started 9 months ago · Last post 3 months ago ·
i did two boxes this year too :) i'd love to be able to go and help in a warehouse or on the distributions, but the warehouse is pretty far from me and i don't drive!
Do you make any of the gifts for your box?
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Craft Chat & Swaps » Swap Shop
Swap request
Started about 2 years ago · Last post 17 days ago ·
Would anyone be up for swapping craft books?
Any craft books that are either unwanted gifts or books that have been used and you no longer want / need? I have a few i'd be willing to swap if anyone's interested?
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Operation Christmas child
Started 9 months ago · Last post 3 months ago ·
Not sure if I posted about this last year too (I can't remember!), but does anyone else do the samaritan's purse operation Christmas child shoebox appeal? I just started getting a few bits for mine today.
For those who don't know what it is, basically you wrap a shoebox in Christmas paper, and fill it with gifts for children in various countries who would get no gifts at christmas time otherwise. I love doing this, and did it when I was a child in school too. :)
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How do you motivate yourself to do crafts instead of collect ideas?
Started 10 months ago · Last post 8 months ago ·
I start projects ok normally (if you motivate yourself to get the stuff you need to make it that helps me), it's just finishing them!
I usually have to make deals with myself to finish making certain things before i do something else!
Today i made a point of telling my fiance that i was going to finish making something that needed doing, so i felt like i had someone to answer to if i didn't do it haha! (not that he would - he probably wasn't even listening!!)
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What do you do with your projects?
Started 10 months ago · Last post 8 months ago ·
gifts mainly, also swaps and very occasonally i treat myself and make something just for me!
I always try to make everyone at least one handmade thing at christmas time, and for things like my daughter's birthday or fathers day/mothers day, valentines day i try make things as it's more personal. :)
Although sometimes i make something just to see if i can do it!
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What song are you currently freaking out over?
Started 11 months ago · Last post 8 months ago ·
http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Sp6F2YlopRU
It's a song called shuffle by Bombay Bicycle Club. Absolutely love this song and can't get it out of my head ATM!
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Could we have the community "near you" button back?
Started about 2 years ago · Last post 4 days ago ·
It wasn't like a google map thing where you could zoom in, it just showed which town you were in. I think sharing your location on your profile is optional anyway (although it won't work for me ATM,)
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Craft Chat & Swaps » Swap Shop
Pirate swap anyone?
Started 10 months ago · Last post 10 months ago ·
Yay! Will message you now :)
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Craft Chat & Swaps » Swap Shop
Pirate swap anyone?
Started 10 months ago · Last post 10 months ago ·
Anyone want to do a pirate themed swap? I'm currently making pirate stuff for my daughters birthday and have seen loads of really cool things I wanna make!
Looking to do a quick personal swap in UK if possible.
Reply on here if you're interested!
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Craft Chat & Swaps » Gift Ideas?
gift ideas for my soon to be 4 year old!
Started 11 months ago · Last post 10 months ago ·
Well I decided on a pirate captains coat for her as she's obsessed with pirates ATM. Will also try and make accessories like a coin bag and some pirate-y necklaces :)
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Craft Chat & Swaps » Gift Ideas?
gift ideas for my soon to be 4 year old!
Started 11 months ago · Last post 10 months ago ·
wow, thanks for the ideas! i've looked at a few, will look at the rest now! :)
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Craft Chat & Swaps » Gift Ideas?
gift ideas for my soon to be 4 year old!
Started 11 months ago · Last post 10 months ago ·
My daughter is 4 in August so wanted to start thinking about finding something to make for her. Last year i made her a tea set ( http://www.cutoutandkeep.net/projects/crochet-tea-set-foodstuffs ) and she loves playing with it :)
This year i want to make her another thing/things that she will love. I've been looking on ravelry for ideas but so far haven't come up with anything.
It doesn't necessarily have to be crochet, i can sew and generally craft (can't knit). If any of you have seen anything cute feel free to share with me!
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chocolate recipes anyone?
Started about 1 year ago · Last post about 1 year ago ·
anybody got any home-made chocolates recipes? i got some cute little silicone moulds for chocolates, and wondered if anyone had any nice recipes to share before i go trawling google for some!
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I'm a genius!
Started about 1 year ago · Last post about 1 year ago ·
she does now! she shouted at me at first for "ruining" the corner which did just have cushions and a bean bag in haha! I even gave her 2 drawers out of the plastic unit you can see :)
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I'm a genius!
Started about 1 year ago · Last post about 1 year ago ·
I've rearranged the spare room where i do all my crafy stuff and managed to fit a little coffee table in there....so now my daughter can sit in with me and keep herself occupied drawing and gluing stuff :)
Yay more time for making stuff!!
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Craft Chat & Swaps » Swap Shop
Swap request
Started about 2 years ago · Last post 17 days ago ·
was just thinking a personal swap, unless anyone else wants to :) I'll message you now :D eeeeee excited! haha
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thanks to CO+K....
Started about 1 year ago · Last post about 1 year ago ·
i'll second that Julie!! :)
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thanks to CO+K....
Started about 1 year ago · Last post about 1 year ago ·
Thought it'd be interesting to see what new things people have learnt to do thanks to CO+K. It could be a how-to you've followed or a project that inspired you to learn a new craft form.
I'll go first.
Thanks to CO+K i've:
* Learnt how to sew lining in to bags properly (guitar bag How-to)
* Made myself learn how to crochet (after discovering Twinkie Chan on here)
* Learnt how to blanket stitch
* Learnt how to finger knit
plus probably loads more that i can't think of right now!
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Craft Chat & Swaps » Swap Shop
Swap request
Started about 2 years ago · Last post 17 days ago ·
was that meant to be a reply pamela?! haha :)
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Craft Chat & Swaps » Swap Shop
Swap request
Started about 2 years ago · Last post 17 days ago ·
Would anyone be up for an owl-themed swap? bit random i know but i love anything to do with owls!!
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anybody done any craft courses?
Started about 1 year ago · Last post about 1 year ago ·
sorry, yeah meant to say i live in UK!!
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anybody done any craft courses?
Started about 1 year ago · Last post about 1 year ago ·
My daughter is starting full time school in september and could do with deciding what i want to work wise as i don't plan on working in a bingo hall forever!!
I've been scouring the internet for textile courses seeing what's available etc. I can't seem to find any courses that give you a certificate at the end which i could do from home. This would be ideal for me as it'd be hard fitting in going to a college to do a course, working and my daughter.
Ideally i'd want a job where i can be creative, and i think having a course/certificate on my cv will look better than me saying i like sewing or whatever.
Has anybody done and craft courses? either in college/online/local craft store etc. I'd love to hear what you thought of them.
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Craft Chat & Swaps » Gift Ideas?
Baby Gifts for First Time Mommies
Started over 1 year ago · Last post over 1 year ago ·
How about crocheting a little cocoon pod thing? i wish i'd seen these when i was pregnant as they're so cute!! there's patterns on ravelry:
http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/search#craft=crochet&page=1&view=captioned_thumbs&query=baby%20pod&sort=best
and they keep new borns all snug and warm!
You could sew little building block toys with different textures and things or make a quilt and bumper set for the cot (i know that'd be easy with your sewing skills!) or a cute little stacking toy like this:
http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/pond-friends-stacking-toy
or a taggie blanket:
http://www.theribbonretreat.com/blog/how-to-make-a-tag-blanket.html
haha, i've gona a bit mad on ideas!
A girl i work with is having a baby soon so i should really get started on making something for her too!! think i may go for the taggie blanket :)
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Craft Chat & Swaps » Gift Ideas?
Valentine's Day gift ideas - let's share!!
Started over 1 year ago · Last post over 1 year ago ·
Thought we could post links/ideas on here to give us some inspiration for what to make the other halves this year!!
I have an idea in my head that i want to make a fabric card and envelope this year, just searching google for some ideas atm :)
BUT i have come accross a cute card i think i'll get my daughter to make her daddy this year:
http://rosinahuber.blogspot.com/2011/01/valentine-handprint-cards-one-for-you.html
cute :)
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Craft Chat & Swaps » Swap Shop
Swap Angels for Incomplete Swaps
Started over 1 year ago · Last post about 1 month ago ·
My swap arrived from Pam! When my computer decides to work again I shall post pictures :) not only did I get my bag, but she made a doll for my daughter too!
Thanks again for being my angel Pam :) I look forward to doing a swap with you in future xx
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RAF Menwith Hill in Harrogate, North Yorkshire, UK
Started over 1 year ago · Last post over 1 year ago ·
I'd much rather be in Hawaii than uk!! Talk about the grass is always greener....
As other have said, it's pretty easy to get around UK by train. I can't drive so know all about the trains!!
Weather-wise we do get seasons, lots of rain, sometimes snow, sometimes a nice hot summer (not hot compared to Hawaii though!)
One good thing about UK is you can get cheap flights to europe with low-cost airlines, so you'd be able to visit europe easily if you wanted to!!
When will you know if it's going to happen??
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Craft Chat & Swaps » Swap Shop
Swap Angels for Incomplete Swaps
Started over 1 year ago · Last post about 1 month ago ·
Pam that looks ace!! :D I canny wait to see what you've made me! eeeeeeeeeeeeee!!! x