Hobbies and Crafts

Well done Moonbi for making money without trying :-D How nice to give your friends 3 cards each to send though, a nice thought.

Jean thanks for that idea and let us know how the ribbon works.

Just made five cheque envelopes (like voucher envelopes only to take the cheques the Grandchildren and their partners have for Christmas.)

Well the ribbon didnt work too well, it was one of those days when it all went wrong , ....lol.... I managed to ruin three cards !! can you believe it ? I should have walked away , but didnt so now i have to see if I can salvage any of them...
did manage to do a few good cards though...luckily I have the die so can cut more if needed.....I found a load of small gift tags, trimmed them up and added them to the front of some cards, not too bad either....you can use all manner of things I made some flowers too...raining here so good excuse to craft...

love Jean x

Have you seen the new Papermania art deco stuff? I got some toppers and gems and bought the DoCrafts magazine that had a free stamp on the front so am looking forward to having a go with those. Pouring here today and OH gone on an away day golf so may have a go later. Was going into town but not in this weather I don't think! :-D

We are going to Range tomorrow, we need a new bread bin after hearing a top chef saying dont put bread in the fridge it goes stale very quickly, good excuse to have a peep at the craft stuff ....

That is where I got my Art deco stuff from. I have to admit though the stamp is very difficult to colour successfully.

I spent a lovely afternoon at the Hobby and Craft Fair at the NEC yesterday. OH found a footie match nearby to go to so I could browse for 3 hours!! It was like being in a sweetie shop as a child!! There were all kinds of workshops in progress and I enjoyed some of the demos. Needless to say I spent more than intended, but some things were cheaper than elsewhere and there was so much choice. Now all I need is another shelf putting up to keep things on!!

I am very envious Ann.

I am getting well and truly cheesed off doing christmas cards, :-\ :-\ :-\
I have now made 200 + and still have more orders coming in,in fact I will say no to any more, havent done my own yet luckily I dont send many, small family, but lots of cyber friends, so will make a big effort to clear the back log.... my mind is starting to close down......lol...... l have some general ones to do, then I shall shut up shop. at least for a while.... ;-) ;-)the craft room looks like a disaster area, cant think were it as all come from....more white choc to keep me going I think :-D hope all fellow crafters are well and enjoying their crafting, some news telling us what you are up to would be nice.... time for some sweet and sour pork with mash and peas for tea so bye for now.
love Jean xx

I hope you are getting paid for all these cards Jean, don't let people take advantage of your good nature. And charge them a realistic price too. If you do too much you will start not enjoying your hobby. that is what it is love, a hobby to enjoy. And methinks you must learn to say no too. :-) :-) <3

Hello all,
Must say that I have been quite lax recently in making cards and scrapbooking but started doing my christmas cards this week and have done about 25 so far. I usually make about 45/50 and normally start in August/Sept. but this year I have kept putting it off.
I have 2 friends that buy cards off me and I have been doing theirs (birthday cards) as the few extra £s means I can restock with new stuff. I make A5 size cards for them and the cards always have names and birthdate on as well as a theme of their choice eg sport music etc. I charge £3 for these and £5 for a bookcard in a box. I don't think we will ever make our fortunes at cardmaking but it does give us pleasure doing them.

I also went to the NEC for the craft show and must say that the amount of card craft stalls was down from previous years but many more jewelery stalls and some knitting/needlework stalls. We still had a great day and spent alot (as usual) and came home with sore feet lol.

Jewellery making seems to be on the up and maybe card making is not so popular, but thank goodness there are still plenty of card making mags and supplies around. You get a good price for your cards Ginnie. I have never sold any of mine, not actually tried to.

Good evening to you all, not been about much as been a busy few weeks with craft fairs and classes.
I did attend a lovely craft afternoon on Saturday and made a floral decoration, a ribbon decoration, brooch in a box and a gift cracker, was good fun doing things outside of my comfort zone.
I am halfway through my Christmas cards and need to make more than usual as made some lovely friends on the Island.

xx Jill

How lovely Jill to be making new friends. Even if it means making more cards.
Your craft day sounds fun too.

Just had to share this with you all, I have won a prize,it was for sending in a craft tip, I sent in the tip about saving the greaseproof insides out of cereal packets for die cutting, and it won :-D :-D I will be getting a full kit of cardstock and toppers , by H/Dory, I am well pleased.....off to see if there are any other comps for craft goodies......
love Jean xx

Well done Jean, another way of making a profit out of your hobby. :-D

Congratulations Jean
:-) :-) :-)
Von

Thank you Ann and Von, hope it comes soon :-D :-D :-D

I've just received a 25% off voucher on everthing in store at that well known hobby shop. In store only until sunday (presumably inc sunday?) Came via FB.
Anyone else get it? ;-) :-D

Thats brilliant , are you going to use it?dont get carried away, says she who always does :-D :-D