Ciara
My mums 50th birthday is coming up, and I want to make her something really special.
I suffer with CFS, and she quit work a year ago to help care for me whilst i'm trying to recover, and keep up with my school work.
I want to make her something she can show off to her friends, not a joke present, because she's really supportive of my sewing and crafting.
I thought about making her an item of clothing, but I couldn't be sure of sizing, and at the moment she's favouring chunky knits to anything else, and I can't knit and don't have time to learn.
I can sew, and have a sewing machine, I can also make jewelry, but I'm not sure it would be much of a large, special present.
I do a lot of general crafting too, but I cant knit, crochet, needle felt or draw, paint etc.
She's also trying to minimize our home a bit, to I dont really want to make her something to frame or display.
This is so hard!
I was considering a bag, but I haven't found any patterns that I think challenge my skills and she'd like yet...
Does anyone have any ideas?
Much apprietiacted, thankyou :3
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great ideas everyone, thankyou!
my mums boyfriends dad has recently had an operation and is really down, and I want to send him something to cheer him up.
Ill make a homemade card, but does anyone have any ideas of what I could include? :3
what pandora says :3
but disney changed alot of things when they made the first film so...
1. What is your style or taste? Do any of these items fit that style or taste?
Ah, it's hard to describe. Um, i'd say... vintage, feminine but I also like bright coloured, different things. I think the Punk Rock Scarf, and Floral Print Slouchy Purse are the closest out of those items.
2. What is your favorite item and why?
As above, the Floral Print Slouchy Purse. I realy like the fabric and the relaxes slouchyness of it^-^
3. What is your least favorite item and why?
This is a hard one :/ Probably the Stretchy Glitter and Plaid Headband. I don't like that it is nearly all denim, and think the flower looks a bit strange being to small.
4. If a certain item was something you've been looking for, how much would you pay to get it?
Keeping in mind that im a teenager, and don't have an income I think if it was 'something id been looking for' a maximum of around £15. However If i realy loved it id go higher than that.
5. Would you prefer to buy a small item and pay little shipping and a large item with no shipping, or a small item with no shipping and a large item with little shipping?
A small item with no shipping and a large item with little shipping.
6. Is my banner interesting?
I think it is, but it doesn't do all of your stock justis. It makes me think you're selling jewelry.
7. How does my photo make you feel? Intimidated? Trusting? Amused?
Trusted
8. Are the item descriptions informative enough? Convincing enough to make you interested?
Yes, i think they're informative enough, as well as friendly. You realy sell your items.
9. Do my item photos look professional? Are there any improvements that need to be made such as lighting, positioning of the item, backgrounds, item quality, need of props, etc.?
I think all of the photos of the jewelry and pendants are very profesional and make your items look great. However I would like to see the bags on someones shoulder.
10. How does my biography make you feel about me and my shop?
It makes me think, you're an honest, friendly person and makes me realy tempted to buy you're products. I love the parts where you talk about dreams, and recycling. Its also nice to know that your products are all unique.
11. Do you have any questions or comments for me that don't address the previous questions I've asked?
Nothing I can think of except goodluck and I hope this helped! Your shop looks great, very profesional with a personal touch.
Ok, so next month my besfriend Ben is having his 15th birthday, and although we're very close I'm at a lack of ideas for making him a present.
At first, I wanted to make him a wallet, but he bought one in brighton last time we went that he still absolutely loves.
Then I wanted to stencil him a t-shirt, but I know t-shirts and general clothing are a hit and miss realy.
I can't knit or crochet and I don't have to time to learn.
Id say he was a little bit camp, but hes still worried about his 'image' at school so I can't realy do him anything to girly.
He's not realy interested in sewing or crafts.
He loves Cheryl Cole, and listens to bands like Owl City.
For his party we're doing a murder mystery but we haven't asigned characters yet.
Id apprieciate any ideas, thanks! ^-^
Im getting myself a few of these tea cup planters, but they're a little pricey, and they're only realy worth it if you plan to use them afterwards.
http://www.wmpot.co.uk/store/comersus_viewItem.asp?idProduct=244
Im also going to try and get myself a round birdcage to make into him ^_^
<img src="http://www.vegalleries.com/dis-opc/0115alice03.jpg">
I posted 12 of the most helpful sites when doing an alice in wonderland party that id found in my blog today ^_^
Hope they help!
http://atrickleofmeaning.blogspot.com/
http://family.go.com/entertainment/pkg-alice-in-wonderland/
I know thats a kids site but they have a good idea there with the chessur cakes, and tea cups >.<
Id also say get yourself atleast one highbacked chair to go at the head of the table.
You might also be able to make yourself some wire bread and butter flies, and rocking horse flies to attach to trees and stick in the flower beds.
I plan on having a go at that some time soon.
I don't think you can have too many tea cups and pots either :p
Im sure there'll be lots of alice in wonderland projects out now, so keep your eyes pealed ;)