I love the local pound and 99p shops. I'm extremely jealous of those who get to go to dollar stores over in the US they look amazing.
Today I got from the £ shops;
- Artists Canvas Medium sized
- 4 plain covered notebooks that I'm going to do up for Christmas presents for my friends
- 100 metres of silver curling ribbon, perfect for Christmas etc.
I love the pound shops. I'm off to hunt for online dollar stores now. Yay.
Oh and check out this website. www.moneysavingexpert.com I know a lot of his stuff is based mainly for the UK, but he has some great tips for cheap travel, and creating gifts and presents, have a root through the forums it's well worth it.
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Recent Posts by Crafter Monkey
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Home Sweet Home » Home Sweet Home
money saving tips n tricks
Started over 4 years ago · Last post over 3 years ago ·
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Craft Chat & Swaps » Swap Shop
Super Swapping extravaganza!!!
Started over 4 years ago · Last post over 4 years ago ·
I know I'm sorry, but Queenie quite literally emailed me as soon as I put it up. Keep your eyes out though, as I've got plenty of more stuff thats getting ready to go to good homes.
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Beading Competition
Started over 4 years ago · Last post over 4 years ago ·
Thanks for the congrats, it's deeply appreciated. It goes to show the time I've been signed off actually paid off for something. hurrah.
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Beading Competition
Started over 4 years ago · Last post over 4 years ago ·
I got a runner up prize yay!!!! I want to see who else won etc. xx
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Craft Chat & Swaps » Swap Shop
Super Swapping extravaganza!!!
Started over 4 years ago · Last post over 4 years ago ·
Sorry it's taken so long to get back to you Charlee, someone messaged me after bits and bobs like that. Thanks for the offer though.
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Craft Chat & Swaps » Swap Shop
Super Swapping extravaganza!!!
Started over 4 years ago · Last post over 4 years ago ·
What colour felt have you got? I could do with all sorts of colours but I'd particularly like some black felt.
Any colour buttons or ribbons you after in particular or do you want me to do you a mix up?
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Craft Chat & Swaps » Swap Shop
Super Swapping extravaganza!!!
Started over 4 years ago · Last post over 4 years ago ·
I've noticed there's a couple of threads on here where people are wanting to swap stuff for other bits and bobs. So I thought maybe we should have a thread where everyone has a list of what they've got, what they'd like etc. I'm sorry if there's already a similar thread to this on here.
I was thinking perhaps we could have it as not just a crafty swap but maybe for others bits and bobs too. It might help people with getting stuff together for Christmas, and it saves the hassle of listing on ebay etc.
For example I've got;
- Small packs of sequins in various colours
- Coloured Star pony beads
- Letter beads in various colours
- Eyeshadow creams unused
- Selection of beads with various themes eg. halloween, polka dots, heart shaped etc
- Maisy print Cards in four different designs I've got about 2/3 of each design
- Assorted Ribbon
- Bag of assorted embroidery threads in different colours and lengths
- pack of sewing needles
- Fusibile fibres in black, pink and blue (i think)
- Fabric fat quaters nautical theme, and green with brown polka dot
- Wool in different colours and lengths
- Pink Foam
- Pearl style beads in different colours
- Buttons in lots of colours and shapes
I'd like Felt, Wool, and fabric glitter if anyone has any I can't think of anything else now sorry!
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I GOT ACCEPTED!!!!
Started over 4 years ago · Last post over 4 years ago ·
Go you, my mate has applied for the summer scheme and she got shortlisted.
You must be so pleased. I hope you have a fantastic time!
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Beading Competition
Started over 4 years ago · Last post over 4 years ago ·
Argh I really need to get on and finish my entry for this. I've fallen behind with work related stuff! snore.
I can be totally crafty from now.
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Home Sweet Home » Home Sweet Home
New board
Started over 4 years ago · Last post over 4 years ago ·
OOOOOOOOOOO this will prob be my new favourite. I'm off to thrown some homey bits and pieces together now. xx
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Christmas Bug- what to make?
Started over 4 years ago · Last post over 4 years ago ·
I'm hoping to do the same, check out these forums on the money saving expert site, some lovely ideas on there. You might have to have a bit of a hunt, but theres some great links and some great ideas that I haven't seen on here. I'm stealing a few.
http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showthread.html?t=571440
http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showthread.html?t=968525&highlight=christmas+craft
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Radiohead Remix
Started over 4 years ago · Last post over 4 years ago ·
My bf has done a remix of the Reckoning for a Radiohead competition and would greatly appreciate it if some of you would give it a listen and if you like it a vote.
Sorry useless plugging I know, but he wouldn't plug it himself.
Many Thanks
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Whats everyone asking for, for Christmas etc
Started over 4 years ago · Last post over 4 years ago ·
Michelle you and your beau sound sickening in the sweetest possible way :D Although my bf likes to get me pick and mix, and tried to sing a song that rhymed with Tara lol, doubt we'll ever top you two.
I've gone mad on wists, I want all sorts of crafting stuff especially a Gocco printing thing. It makes silk screening look easy and fun, and I know it'd be a disaster if I tried it from scratch.
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Home Sweet Home » Home Sweet Home
Creating a craft Space
Started over 4 years ago · Last post over 4 years ago ·
queeny those shelves are amazing!!! I can see why you want them. I'm contemplating finally getting my room sorted this afternoon and making a craft space finally.
Sug's I saw a documentary on Roald Dahl once and he had a huge piece of wood that he'd put across the arms of his chair as a workspace, you could do that with your wheelchair, craft and go hehe. I hope your feeling a bit better and everythings on the mend! xx
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Whats everyone asking for, for Christmas etc
Started over 4 years ago · Last post over 4 years ago ·
I've been trying to think of stuff I want. Everyone keeps going on about how great kandi kanes are on another forum I use, I tempted to ask for one!
I've got into stresses about what to make for people for christmas at the moment. I'm thinking scented wardrobe thingys for my nan!
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Beading Competition
Started over 4 years ago · Last post over 4 years ago ·
I know! Utter rubbish! I'm starting to worry about money and christmas presents etc, so I've been trying to suppress Christmas Crafting for the moment to concentrate on this one.
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Whats everyone asking for, for Christmas etc
Started over 4 years ago · Last post over 4 years ago ·
I've been trying to up my wists list, and was wondering what everyone else is after this festive season or for their birthdays etc.
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Sims Stuff
Started over 4 years ago · Last post over 4 years ago ·
I'm selling some sims games and add on packs on my ebay. Search my user ID of taz_sutton or go through the link on my profile on here.
Hope this helps any fellow sims geeks
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Beading Competition
Started over 4 years ago · Last post over 4 years ago ·
It's alright I've invested in Metal ones hurrah! My entry is slow going at the moment. I've had a crafting block, it'll come back though, I've got till the 31st after all.
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Home Sweet Home » Home Sweet Home
Creating a craft Space
Started over 4 years ago · Last post over 4 years ago ·
I started cleaning up my shared room today, as my mum bought me a desk thing with drawers that extends out to a table and I still need to put it together. My problem is too much furniture in not enough space. Just got to convince my mum to get new drawers lol.
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Beading Competition
Started over 4 years ago · Last post over 4 years ago ·
It's ok it's payday tomorrow, so I'll be able to get so more! hurrah!
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Beading Competition
Started over 4 years ago · Last post over 4 years ago ·
My think knitting needles broke, so my knitted wire has gone kaput, think I'm going to have to start again! rubbish.
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Home Sweet Home » Home Sweet Home
Creating a craft Space
Started over 4 years ago · Last post over 4 years ago ·
I was wondering what other peoples craft areas look like. My sisters just gone off to uni which means I have full rule of a room again, and I'm eager to make a bit of a craft space instead of my current "mess" in and around the living room sofa.
Anyone got any pictures etc? Now I'm just being nosey.
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Beading Competition
Started over 4 years ago · Last post over 4 years ago ·
Multiple entry options, fantastic, now I have a reason to go crazy! yay.
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Beading Competition
Started over 4 years ago · Last post over 4 years ago ·
I know my kitty is of the understanding that if it moves it has the potential to be killed. She was intrigued by the keyboard earlier lol.
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Beading Competition
Started over 4 years ago · Last post over 4 years ago ·
I'm working on a purple wire knitted piece, is that ok? All I've got to do is stop our cat trying to eat it all the time lol.
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Hellboy II: the golden army
Started almost 5 years ago · Last post about 4 years ago ·
I LOVED it, I saw it at the preview here in the UK and thought it was much bette than the first one! I loved the sets too, but then I think I love everything guillermo del toro does, because his sets are so pretty, the costumes are amazing and I love the mythology.
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What was the last movie you watched?
Started about 6 years ago · Last post about 1 month ago ·
I watched the new Dawn of the Dead last night, and it was OK. Wasn't too bad. Did anyone see the Mist, it was ACE!!!
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CV help needed?!?!
Started almost 5 years ago · Last post almost 5 years ago ·
Thanks for the help, I've sent it off now, so hopefully I'll hear something back! fingers crossed! xx
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CV help needed?!?!
Started almost 5 years ago · Last post almost 5 years ago ·
Thanks KK, I'm planning to give the CV another hour of my time lol. Hopefully It'll be ok. It looks really dull though as it's entirely in black and white, going to have to get creative afterwards lol.