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I still had blank cards left over from the <a href="http://buttonsandpaint.blogspot.co.uk/2013/12/fabric-christmas-cards.html" target="_blank">Fabric Scrap Cards</a> I made last year, so put them to good use a made more this year!</div>
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I started by making a card triangle template and tracing onto some gingham using a fabric pen. I really like the 'scrappy' look (hopefully the card recipients do too!!), so I did some freehand machine stitching just inside the triangle lines.<br />
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Then I simply cut out the triangle and stuck it on the card using fabric glue. The trunk was made from a little bit of ribbon.</div>
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Of course buttons had to feature somewhere as well....!<br />
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I left them to dry fully overnight and then they were ready to go.</div>
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These cards were super simple and didn't take too long to make. It was also a great way of using up fabric scraps!</div>
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Firstly let me apologise for the bad lighting in these photos. We are staying at Dunc's parents who have a beautiful home, but one without much natural light (especially in the Winter).<br />
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So, I started off by getting everyone to do as many thumbprints as they could onto a sheet of ordinary A4 paper. As Melody is 5 months old, she got a bit of help from me(!). We used a brown dye based inkpad.<br />
I then added a small drop of red nail varnish onto each thumbprint and left to dry.<br />
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I then simply added antlers and eyes with a Sharpie...<br />
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Cut them out and stuck onto brown craft cards. The writing / snowflakes is in Sharpie and White Paint Pen<br />
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And there you have it! I have been wanting to try these ever since seeing them all over Pinterest last year - and the end results are MUCH netter than my shoddy photos show... The possibilities for thumbprint animals are endless! </div>
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Simsimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13628520285486264613noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8046154421196067463.post-59211098389761820052014-12-14T20:38:00.000+00:002014-12-14T20:38:12.241+00:00Blast from the Past - Painted Christmas Ornaments<em>Hello! This is a new feature where we share projects which have been on our 'things to try' list for a while.... but just haven't got round to yet. They will still stay on our list (or Pinterest board!), but in the meantime we thought we'd share them for inspiration!</em><br />
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We love these <a href="http://whatsurhomestory.com/painted-clear-ornaments/" target="_blank">Painted Ornaments</a> from <a href="http://whatsurhomestory.com/" target="_blank">Whats Ur Home Story</a>, made using acrylic paint! Check out the fab tutorial from Vidya, who gives step by step instructions on how to make them.<br />
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We bet these look gorgeous hanging on the tree and great that you can co-ordinate them to your own colour scheme!</div>
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buttons and paint...http://www.blogger.com/profile/12058805886593088295noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8046154421196067463.post-51669143405314184302014-12-12T19:18:00.000+00:002014-12-16T20:16:59.107+00:00... and The Big Knit 2014You remember we said we were taking part in the <a href="http://buttonsandpaint.blogspot.co.uk/2014/10/innocent-big-knit.html" target="_blank">Innocent Big Knit...</a> well we've finally finished and sent our contribution!<br />
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Luckily Innocent provided <a href="http://www.thebigknit.co.uk/knitting-patterns" target="_blank">knitting patterns...</a> and as my knitting skills are very limited, I went with the beginner hat!<br />
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I then got a bit adventurous and managed to work out how to add some stripes....<br />
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.... and even more adventurous with a fez style hat!<br />
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Who knows when you may need to make your own mini hat....<br />
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These were great fun to make and were a good way to practice a bit of knitting. You never know I may even manage to make a full size hat one day!</div>
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The workshop was run by the lovely <a href="http://carolinemarriott.com/index.php" target="_blank">Caroline Marriott</a> and she brought a selection of wools for us to use - which was exciting in itself! Caroline then talked us through the process of making a brooch using a rag rug technique.</div>
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The idea is to pull the wool from the back, through the hessian using a hooky tool (like a pointed crochet hook).<br />
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We drew a circle to act as a guide and then worked from the outside in, swapping colours for each circle.<br />
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We sewed felt and a fastening to the back... and there was our finished brooch!<br />
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Caroline recommended that any type of wool or soft fabric (e.g. t shirts) are suitable to use. You could let your imagination run wild with different colours and patterns. Think we'll be rustling up a couple more to give as Christmas presents!</div>
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We had a fantastic time learning this new technique and it's officially our new favourite craft!! Thanks for the inspiration and a great workshop Caroline! </div>
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Oh and by the was 2 years ago that we bought the <a href="http://buttonsandpaint.blogspot.co.uk/2013/01/weavingstickdollieskit.html" target="_blank">Weaving Stick Dollies Kit</a> from Caroline at a Christmas Craft Fair. Think we'll be back for more of her offerings in the future too!!</div>
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buttons and paint...http://www.blogger.com/profile/12058805886593088295noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8046154421196067463.post-4068816750103122612014-11-30T20:50:00.000+00:002014-11-30T20:50:28.065+00:00Obsessions & Distractions - Advent CalendarsHow is it December tomorrow already?!! To mark the start of the countdown to Christmas, here is a round up of some crafty advent calendars......<br />
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<a href="http://www.scatteredthoughtsofacraftymom.com/2013/11/make-simple-advent-calendar.html" target="_blank">Simple Advent Calendar by Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom</a><br />
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When my body scrub ran out recently, I decided to give a DIY version a go and followed this fab <a href="http://www.dreamalittlebigger.com/post/pantry-raid-diy-sugar-scrub.html" target="_blank">Pantry Raid DIY Sugar Scrub Tutorial</a> by Allison at <a href="http://www.dreamalittlebigger.com/" target="_blank">Dream a Little Bigger</a>.<br />
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For my ingredients I used some dark brown sugar (which was lurking at the back of cupboard!), granulated white sugar, honey and coconut oil. Allison's top tip is to use 2 parts dry to 1 part wet ingredients.<br />
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Then it's time to get mixing until you get the consistency you like. I zapped the coconut oil in the microwave so that it turned into liquid and was much easier to mix. I'm not a fan of really sweet smells, so I chose to add a few drops of tea tree oil - but of course you can use any scent you like!<br />
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Once you've finished mixing, just add it to a suitable container and you're done!<br />
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The beauty of this recipe is that you can mix and match the ingredients depending on what you have in your cupboards! You could also experiment with different oils e.g. olive or almond and different sugars.<br />
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I have used this a couple of times now and LOVE it!! It makes my skin feel super soft and the coconut oil smell reminds me of holidays! This is such a quick project and would make a lovely gift as well..... think I may make a couple more for Christmas!<br />
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<em>On Thursday 27<sup>th</sup> November, jelly brings a Christmas fair with a difference to Reading Town Centre, with tips on how to make your Christmas the most special. Join in the many creative workshops on offer, from advent inspired to Christmas wreaths, to making the most of your vintage style for the seasonal parties ahead, as well as gift inspiration in the gallery pop-up shop with an array of gorgeous handmade gifts on offer.</em><br />
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<em>The event is designed to bring local artists & makers together to create something magical for the festive season and with plenty going on for all ages, there is something for everyone to enjoy. If you loved our Aunt Elsie events, then you will enjoy this, we will be creating a gallery style shop fitted out Aunt Elsie style.</em><br />
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There will be a range of workshops running and you can see more details and book <a href="http://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/jelly-5850507873" target="_blank">here.</a> We're very excited that we've booked places on the <a href="http://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/make-a-rag-rug-brooch-tickets-13897109629?aff=eorg" target="_blank">MAKE a rag rug brooch</a> workshop - can't wait!!<br />
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buttons and paint...http://www.blogger.com/profile/12058805886593088295noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8046154421196067463.post-27088774525846918212014-11-02T18:09:00.001+00:002014-11-02T18:09:32.831+00:00Obsessions & Distractions - Moustaches<a href="http://uk.movember.com/" target="_blank">Movember</a> is run by The Movember Foundation every November and challenges men to grow moustaches, to spark conversation and raise vital funds for its men’s health programs. <br />
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You can find out how to get involved on the <a href="http://uk.movember.com/get-involved/" target="_blank">website</a> and here are a few moustache related crafts you may also like!!<br />
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<a href="http://onelittleproject.com/sharpie-mustache-mugs/" target="_blank">Sharpie Moustache Mugs by One Little Project</a><br />
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<a href="http://etsyrussianteam.blogspot.co.uk/2011/06/moustache-keychain.html" target="_blank">Moustache Keyring by Karinshine</a><br />
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<a href="http://viciadas-em-livros.blogspot.co.uk/2013/01/diy-marcador-de-pagina-de-bigode.html" target="_blank">DIY Moustache Bookmark by Viciadas em livros</a><br />
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<a href="http://craftsonsea.co.uk/diy-kids-moustache-tshirt/" target="_blank">DIY Kids Moustache T-Shirt by Craftsonsea</a><br />
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<a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/116683098/mustache-string-art-string-and-nail" target="_blank">String Art Handlebar Moustache by Kimberlygeer</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.sugarhero.com/chocolate-mustache-pops/" target="_blank">Chocolate Moustache Pops by Sugarhero</a><br />
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<a href="http://modernmaterialgirlsblog.blogspot.co.uk/2013/01/mustache-quilt.html" target="_blank">Moustache Quilt by Modern Material Girl</a> </div>
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<a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/63943417/cat-art-print-dandy-cat-with-mustache" target="_blank">Dandy Cat with Moustache Print by collageOrama</a></div>
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We use the old boiler cupboard as a laundry cupboard (or general dumping space). This was the before.... now do you see why I've been putting it off for so long....! <br />
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First step was to take everything out and have a good sort. I found plenty of towels/sheets that we hadn't used for ages, so found them a new home via <a href="https://www.freecycle.org/" target="_blank">Freecycle</a></div>
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Next I tried to find ways of keeping everything neat and tidy. I took inspiration from Simi's <a href="http://buttonsandpaint.blogspot.co.uk/2014/04/cupboard-organisation.html" target="_blank">Cupboard Organisation</a> and used little plastic baskets as handy storage for face cloths....</div>
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.... and microfiber cloths.<br />
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Another little basket for 'bit and bobs' and of course my <a href="http://buttonsandpaint.blogspot.co.uk/2013/04/faceclothtoothbrushwrap.html" target="_blank">Facecloth Toothbrush Wrap!</a><br />
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I found a storage basket which <em>just</em> fits a large pack of toilets rolls - to save them rolling around everywhere. Then a wire basket I had in the garage, is now used for dog towels.<br />
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Then it was just a case of refolding the towels and sheets - using separate shelves for double and king size sets. An old wine box came in handy for even more 'bits and bobs'!<br />
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This cupboard is never going to be super pretty (like the ones I see on Pinterest!), but it is 100% better than it was. I can now actually find what I'm looking for and I'm glad to say that it has stayed this way for at least 2 weeks... fingers crossed I can keep it that way!</div>
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<em>Hello! This is a new feature where we share projects which have been on our 'things to try' list for a while.... but just haven't got round to yet. They will still stay on our list (or Pinterest board!), but in the meantime we thought we'd share them for inspiration!</em> </div>
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We love these <a href="http://www.craftychica.com/2012/10/halloween-video-hot-glue-blood-drip-earrings/" target="_blank">Blood Drip Earrings</a> by <a href="http://www.craftychica.com/" target="_blank">Crafty Chica</a> who shares a great video tutorial, so that you can make your own. Perfect for Halloween or just as a unique piece of jewellery!<br />
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Don't forget to head over to Kathy's site to check out her other fab creations. We could spend all day on there!!<br />
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buttons and paint...http://www.blogger.com/profile/12058805886593088295noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8046154421196067463.post-52543929860780465672014-10-24T20:04:00.000+01:002014-10-24T20:04:33.468+01:00... and Five Minute Thank You CardsMelody is 3 months old so I thought I'd better get round to doing some Thank You cards for the lovely presents she received when she was born (prompt yes?!!). Sometimes you have the time to make really impressive "WOW" cards. This is not one of those posts! I needed a way to do a lot of cards quickly, that still looked personal...<br />
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All you need are paper scraps from your stash, alphabet stamps (optional), and some pens for doodling. I had these small bits of scrapbook paper left over from another project (to be revealed soon!).<br />
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I trimmed them to fill up most of the space on the cards, and stamped "Thank You!" on them with some ransom note alphabet stamps. </div>
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Now some people would create gorgeous, elaborate cards with lots of matting and layering etc. I decided to stick the pieces straight onto the cards, and just finish off with some doodles (including defining the letters). Here are some before and afters:<br />
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And that's it! Each card took less than 5 minutes - and with a little baby and a 5 year old running around, sometimes that's OK!! Hope the friends and family like them...<br />
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Here's how Jenny describes Crafty What Nots:<br />
<em>‘Crafty What Nots’ is a brand new monthly surprise parcel that comes straight to your door!
So do you like crafts and being creative or know someone who does? Do you like to try new things and discover new techniques? Have you reached a creative block and need something to kick start your crafty side? Then why not try ‘Crafty What Nots’? Each box contains a variety of different projects and so many possibilities. Each box comes with a range of craft supplies, inspirational ideas, instructions for a project and handmade free gift!
Approximate value of each box is around £20.
You can choose for your ‘Crafty What Nots’ boxes to be sent to yourself or as a gift for someone else. All you need to do is choose a subscription package below and wait for the post!
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We were super excited when our Crafty What Nots parcel arrived through the post. It was well packaged and felt like a real treat opening it to find an abundance of lovely crafty goodies inside!<br />
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Our 'Floral Pavillion' parcel included:<br />
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<li>Instructions and materials to create a paper handbag</li>
<li>Flower clear stamp and acrylic block</li>
<li>Ink pads and card blands</li>
<li>Embellishments, foam pads and papers</li>
<li>Buttons twine and ribbon</li>
<li>Notebook</li>
<li>Inspiration Sheet</li>
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Jenny also included one of her lovely <a href="http://jennysiscrafts.blogspot.co.uk/2014/09/button-doodle-cards.html" target="_blank">Button Doodle Card</a>s which added a nice personal touch.<br />
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We were spoilt for choice as to what to make, but started off with an <a href="http://jennysiscrafts.blogspot.co.uk/2014/05/origami-box.html" target="_blank">Origami Box</a> using contrasting card stock and some of the embellishments. It was really helpful to be able to follow the clear tutorial on Jenny's blog. These would make great gift boxes and we'll definitely be making more of these, especially in the run up to Christmas!<br />
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Next we tried our hand at making a Handbag Gift Box, following the instructions included in our package. Again the instructions were really clear and took us through the process step by step.<br />
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Finally we made a couple of cards using a combination of the card stock, embellishments and flower stamp. The butterflies on the small cards were creating using our own punch and backed with card. All the card and embellishments provided followed a theme, so it was fun to try experiment knowing that the colours already complimented each other!<br />
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Thanks again Jenny for providing us with such a lovely selection of goodies to review. We've still got lots left to add to our 'stash' - so can't wait to use them in future projects! To order your Crafty What Nots box go to <a href="http://jennysis.com/?page_id=1043" target="_blank">Jennysis</a> website where discounts are available for either a 3 or 6 months supply. What are you waiting for!!</div>
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buttons and paint...http://www.blogger.com/profile/12058805886593088295noreply@blogger.com16tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8046154421196067463.post-29516907746585026722014-10-19T16:44:00.000+01:002014-10-19T16:44:59.404+01:00Tips, Tools and Techniques - Painted Keys<em>Hello! Here's our regular feature where we share tips, tools & techniques that have caught our eye, things we have Pinned, and things we have tried. These are probably not going to change your life(!) but might make it a bit easier...</em><br />
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I have no idea how I accumulated so many keys - it certainly isn't for the all the doors in my mansion!! I finally got round to sorting them out and decided to make them a bit more pretty as well, by painting with nail varnish!</div>
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This is how they started off.... and yes that is an estate agent key ring from 10 years ago *shame face*!</div>
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I took them all off the key ring and soaked in vinegar. Not sure if this is really necessary, but I thought it would get rid of any grease etc before painting. Plus it made them nice and shiny!<br />
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I just wanted to paint the tops, so used masking tape to mark off the sections.<br />
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Next I chose a range of greens and blues from my nail varnish collection. [Can you tell that blue and green are my favourite colours?! Perhaps so many similar shades of varnish is a bit excessive though?!}<br />
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I have to confess getting a little bit OCD and coding the keys by area of the house i.e. both front door keys are green.....<br />
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Apart from waiting for the varnish to dry, this was a really quick project and makes me smile every time I look at my keys now! <br />
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I now need to make myself a pretty keyring to go with them - any ideas?<br />
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<em>"As many as 24,000 people die needlessly because of the cold every winter. Many others spend the time lonely and isolated, unable to heat their homes and struggling to get out and about. </em><br />
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Back in 2003 we had an idea. We asked some older people, and some younger people, to knit little woolly hats. We put those hats on our smoothies, and for each one sold we made a donation of 25p to Age UK.
The idea snowballed and so far the people of the UK have knitted an astonishing 4 million hats. Together we’ve raised over £1.5m, and raised awareness of the great work done by charities like Age UK. </em><br />
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The money goes towards the cost of things like blankets, hot water bottles, hot meals and social gatherings. Many older people also knit hats themselves, and Age UK organises knitting groups, which can be a real lifeline for some".</em><br />
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To get you started, there are some <a href="http://www.thebigknit.co.uk/knitting-patterns" target="_blank">knitting patterns</a> available on the website to download, which are categorised into beginner, intermediate and advanced. Think we'll definitely be going for the beginner option!!<br />
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All the hats need to be sent in the post by 12th December, so we'll be dusting off our knitting needles to get on with our contribution! We'd love to hear from you if you're taking part as well.<br />
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<a href="http://hodgepodgecraft.com/rock-painting-day-of-the-dead-skulls/" target="_blank">Rock Painted Skulls by Hodge Podge</a><br />
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<a href="http://craftsonsea.co.uk/day-of-the-dead-felt-crafts/" target="_blank">Day of the Dead Felt Crafts by Crafts on Sea</a><br />
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<a href="http://ilovetocreateblog.blogspot.co.uk/2014/10/sugar-skull-necklace.html?m=1" target="_blank">Sugar Skull Necklace by I Love to Create</a><br />
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<a href="http://buttonsandpaint.blogspot.co.uk/2013/11/and-embroidered-t-shirt-art.html" target="_blank">Embroidered T-Shirt Art by Buttons and Paint</a><br />
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<a href="http://ilovetocreateblog.blogspot.co.uk/2014/09/day-of-dead-string-lights.html" target="_blank">Day of the Dead String Lights by I Love to Create</a><br />
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<a href="http://vansgogh.blogspot.co.uk/2010/08/day-of-dead-shoes.html" target="_blank">Day of the Dead Shoes by Vans-Gogh</a><br />
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Bachelor and bachelorette parties serve a last resort for getting relaxed before both the bachelor and the bachelorette enter the marital community. However socially conditioned and popular these parties might be, there are also people who do not like organizing it. For instance, if you are experiencing dire economic straits, the smartest choice is skipping these parties and save money for the real thing, i.e. the wedding. On the other hand, there are couples who actually enjoy these parties and even organize them together. While they cannot actually organize the event itself together, they do some pre-party activities as a joint effort. One of such activities is making your own invitation cards. <br />
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Even if a couple does the bachelorette and bachelor party invitation cards on their own, it still does not mean that they will be similar whatsoever. But they could order the material, such as cardboard or decorations for the cards in bulk, to get a discount. Generally, <a href="http://www.miemporium.com.au/shop/category/hens-night-supplies" target="_blank">when buying bucks and hens party supplies</a>, you have to be smart and find the best way to save some money and still get what you want. Except from cards and belonging stuff, you could also buy drinks at the same place or order food from the same caterer. It will lead you to a substantial saving. <br />
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Now let's get back to her cards. If you both order the same material, you could make some variations in colors. For instance, the part meant for her could be based on a little bit more girlish colors and shades. Also, a great thing to do would be separating the groups of her invitees by color. So, friends from high school could receive white cards (also, as a sort of symbolism), light blue would suit the girls from college and colleagues could get beige cards. In addition to that, you could also go for different pictures for each group of friends; of course, if you follow the pattern of dividing the friends into groups. When it comes to pictures as motifs for the front cover of the invitation cards for a bachelorette parties, options are innumerable. However, every bachelorette needs to bear in mind that her friends are going to expect the mood presented on the invitation card. If want to avoid unwanted surprises, do not put a picture with provocative bachelorette party motifs on your invitation cards.
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As an addition to the already mentioned variations, you can also make some differences when it comes to the shape of the cards. If you are eager for doing that, you can even cut all of them in different ways, or have a special pattern for every group of your friends. <br />
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When it comes to <a href="http://www.greetingsisland.com/invitations/party/bachelor-party" target="_blank">bachelor party invitation cards</a>, the bachelor can always leech a bit on the bachelorette’s ideas. Men are generally less interested in details, so maybe it would actually be recommendable that the bachelorette helps her bachelor at least with some tricky features, such as invitation cards. When designing them, make sure that you do not forget to write some important things, like the time and place of the venue. Also, when it comes to motifs, you should make everything look cared about and done with dignity. Of course, if you are planning to throw a wild and crazy party, then everything is allowed (but count out the help of your bachelorette).<br />
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However, if you still want to have a crazy party, but restricted into the boundaries of nice behavior, your invitation cards should also reflect such an attitude. For instance, you could put a picture of you and the friends you want to invite on the front cover of the cards. It would be even better if you have been to some journeys together, so that the picture would remind them of all the great time you have had together. If you want to make a joke, you could include a personally devised logo of masculinity on your invitation cards. When it comes to motifs for the logo, we leave that to your imagination.
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After the <a href="http://entertaining.answers.com/weddings/ideas-for-a-bachelor-and-bachelorette-combined-party" target="_blank">bachelorette and bachelor parties</a> are finished, you can start preparing for the special day and all the beautiful things you are going to do as a wedded couple. <br />
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buttons and paint...http://www.blogger.com/profile/12058805886593088295noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8046154421196067463.post-17469036005862447182014-10-05T09:38:00.000+01:002014-10-05T09:53:20.365+01:00Blast from the Past - Fabric Pumpkin<em>Hello! This is a new feature where we share projects which have been on our 'things to try' list for a while.... but just haven't got round to yet. They will still stay on our list (or Pinterest board!), but in the meantime we thought we'd share them for inspiration!</em><br />
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I started by washing and ironing the shirt. I'm really not a fan of ironing shirts - as you can tell from the photo!<br />
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I picked up a selection of (free!) cushion inserts from <a href="http://uk.freecycle.org/" target="_blank">Freecycle</a> and used the one which was 20x20 inches, so cut a square from the shirt of 21x21 inches (to allow for a 1/2 inch hem). I wanted to keep the pocket, which meant a bit of fiddling around trying to get the arm hole seams to match up, front and back.</div>
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Before sewing, I decided to add some detail to the front by top stiching on some green ribbon (but forgot to take a photo!). Then I sewed all the way round with a 1/2 inch hem and right sides together. <br />
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There's no need to leave a gap, as the cover is turned out using the button up front.<br />
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The original buttons were a bit beige, so I swapped them for some red ones. I think I must have been subconsciously thinking of Christmas when I picked the green and red colours!</div>
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Then all that was left was to turn it the right way round, slip in the cushion and give it a good plump!<br />
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The beauty of making this type of cover is that you can take it off for washing, but you don't need to worry about adding a zip as you have a ready made closing!</div>
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I stopped Matt from throwing out his jeans with holes - confidently declaring that I could mend them! After realising that I had never actually patched a hole, they sat for <em>a while (aka months!) </em>before I turned to Pinterest for help and found a fab<em> </em>tutorial by <a href="http://www.create-enjoy.com/2009/12/essential-blue-jean-mending-method.html#.VChARvldXgw" target="_blank">Create Enjoy</a></div>
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The hole was too big to just sew together, so definitely needed patching.<br />
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Following <a href="http://www.create-enjoy.com/2009/12/essential-blue-jean-mending-method.html#.VChCTHR0zX5" target="_blank">Suzannah's</a> advice, I cut a piece of iron on interfacing and ironed it on over the hole.<br />
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I then turned them the right way round and machine sewed over the area, by going around the edges first and then filling in the centre. I used my free motion foot as I found it was then easier to then go back and forward, without using the backstich button. I chose a light blue/grey thread which sort of matched the denim colour.</div>
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The stitching does show, but is not too obvious when they're worn. It's also a lot better than a big hole and saves throwing them away for a little bit!!</div>
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Do you have any tips for mending clothes? I need to be prepared for the next time I have to pretend I know what I'm doing!!</div>
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The pompoms we made for <a href="http://buttonsandpaint.blogspot.co.uk/2014/09/world-pomination.html" target="_blank">#World Pomination</a> were gratefully received and it was lovely to see everyone's contributions all strung together.<br />
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The actual fair was a mix of stalls, workshops and demonstrations in large marquees beautifully decorated with bunting and vintage accessories. There was a lovely, relaxed vibe with lots of friendly welcoming faces. We of course had to sample the yummy ice cream too!<br />
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Our visit to The Handmade Fair was so much fun and a great crafty inspiration. We can't wait until the next one!!<br />
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<a href="http://www.fantasticfunandlearning.com/yarn-bowl-craft.html" target="_blank">Yarn Bowl by Fantastic Fun and Learning</a><br />
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<a href="http://stylowi.pl/2083232" target="_blank">Yarn Stool by Stylowi</a><br />
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<a href="http://blog.hwtm.com/2012/01/diy-tutorial-creative-yarn-chandelier/" target="_blank">Yarn Chandelier by Hostess with the Mostess</a><br />
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<a href="http://thinkcrafts.com/blog/2013/04/18/glow-in-the-dark-jellyfish/#more-28516" target="_blank">Glow in the Dark Jellyfish by Think Crafts</a><br />
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<a href="http://onesheepishgirl.com/2012/05/guest-post-yarn-lamp-shade-restyle-from-love-elycia.html" target="_blank">Yarn Lampshade by One Sheepish Girl</a><br />
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<a href="http://itsemmamade.blogspot.co.uk/2014/04/guest-post-and-interview.html" target="_blank">Knitted Worry Doll by Emma Made</a><br />
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<a href="http://blog.mrprintables.com/pom-pom-fruit/" target="_blank">Pompom Fruits by Mr P</a><br />
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<a href="http://buttonsandpaint.blogspot.co.uk/2014/08/yarn-wrapped-pots.html" target="_blank">Yarn Wrapped Pots by Buttons and Paint</a><br />
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<br />buttons and paint...http://www.blogger.com/profile/12058805886593088295noreply@blogger.com20tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8046154421196067463.post-30067718655802895232014-09-16T20:59:00.000+01:002014-09-16T20:59:23.873+01:00... and a Fourth Textile ATC SwapWe've previously loved taking part in <a href="http://veryberryhandmade.co.uk/2014/07/25/its-that-atc-time-again/" target="_blank">Very Berry Handmade's</a> Artist Trading Card (ATC) swaps (<a href="http://buttonsandpaint.blogspot.co.uk/2013/06/atcswap.html" target="_blank">here,</a> <a href="http://buttonsandpaint.blogspot.co.uk/2013/11/autumn-textile-atc.html" target="_blank">here</a> and <a href="http://buttonsandpaint.blogspot.co.uk/2014/03/and-third-textile-atc-swap.html" target="_blank">here)</a>. So were delighted when Ali arranged a fourth swap and couldn't wait to take part!<br />
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ATC stands for Artist’s Trading Card, and it’s basically the creative, unique and arty version of a business card. There are <a href="http://veryberryhandmade.co.uk/2014/07/25/its-that-atc-time-again/" target="_blank">guidelines</a> about the size/ format of each card and this time the theme was 'getting away from it all'. Ali allocates everyone a swap partner and it's all secret so is a lovely surprise when yours arrives in the post!</div>
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<strong><u>Sian</u></strong><br />
My swap partner, Hilda said that she "loves greens and browns, but doesn't like pink". This was a great match and definitely suited my style! The theme of this swap conjured up images of white beaches, blue seas and palm trees swaying in the breeze.... Now I just needed to try and create that in fabric!<br />
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I started with the background by sewing strips of cream and blue fabric. The sea looked a bit 'flat' so I top stitched on some thin bits of ribbon.</div>
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The most fiddly part was trying to get the proportions and layout of the palm tree right! In the end I fixed it on with bondaweb and finished with some free motion machine embroidery.<br />
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My ATC was from Jackie of <a href="http://jackiescrafts-torpenhow.blogspot.co.uk/" target="_blank">Jackie's Crafts.</a> The detail is amazing and it really captures the feel of wind blowing through your hair. I love it!!</div>
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My ATC was going to Louise who simply stated <i>"I love happy colours and whimsy"</i> Perfect!!</div>
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Like Sian (and many others doing the swap!) my immediate thoughts for Getting Away From it All went to being on a beach. I had done an art piece on an index card for the <a href="http://daisyyellowart.com/icad/icad-faq.html" target="_blank">Daisy Yellow 2014 Index-Card-A-Day Challenge</a> using the prompt 'Beach Umbrella' and wanted to do something similar.</div>
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I also wanted to do more of the <a href="http://buttonsandpaint.blogspot.co.uk/2014/08/fabric-scrap-weaving.html" target="_blank">fabric scrap weaving technique</a> that we had done so picked bluey/green and sandy beach colours from my scraps. </div>
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I was going to make an Umbrella (I realised that three would totally cover up the detail of the strips!) from more scraps, but found a crochet flower embellishment. It was quite similar in colour to the sand so I dyed it with tea, and added some handmade cord strips as the spokes. I finished off with a zigzag border but kept it a bit scrappy to match the effect of the scrappy strips (and because I'm still trying to learn how to do that bit neater!!!</div>
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And here is the ATC I received! Its from Katrina and titled "Off We Go". The amount of detail is quite spectacular - it must have taken forever - and I love it!</div>
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You can check out everyone's ATC's here at <a href="https://www.flickr.com/groups/2189392@N20/" target="_blank">The Very Berry Handmade flickr group</a></div>
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buttons and paint...http://www.blogger.com/profile/12058805886593088295noreply@blogger.com15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8046154421196067463.post-51355603568445133682014-09-14T09:32:00.001+01:002014-09-14T09:32:46.750+01:00Blast from the Past - Tank Top Tote Bag<em>Hello! This is a new feature where we share projects which have been on our 'things to try' list for a while.... but just haven't got round to yet. They will still stay on our list (or Pinterest board!), but in the meantime we thought we'd share them for inspiration!</em><br />
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This is a tutorial by <a href="http://cancandancer.com/2012/03/tank-top-to-beach-tote.html" target="_blank">Can Can Dancer</a> on how to turn a t-shirt or tank top into a lovely drawstring tote bag. Make sure you also visit Laura's website and check out all the other fab things she's made!<br />
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