MaryC
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Post by MaryC on Jul 19, 2014 15:39:40 GMT
I'm in dire need of some motivation and/or inspiration!
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Post by luv2scrapaboutmykids on Jul 19, 2014 15:41:05 GMT
No. This summer is just going so fast and if we don't get started early it will be over before we know and Christmas will be here. Sadly.
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quiltz
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Post by quiltz on Jul 19, 2014 16:10:34 GMT
Not too early at all. The fruit in Niagara is so fresh right now, so this is when I can brandied peaches and brandied cherries. Plus, it does take a few months for the flavours to meld together nicely.
I tend to make many gifts, such as canning peaches for my nieces (they have young families), making rag or I-spy type quilts.
Also going on vacation next month, so I love to get unusual gifts when I travel. So far I have purchased Cuban Honey and Icelandic Volcanic Salt crystals. Will be getting paprika (Hungary) & Christmas ornaments (Germany).
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Post by BuckeyeSandy on Jul 19, 2014 16:15:10 GMT
I'm making MORE scrapbook type family recipes cook books, for cousins this year (the gals AND the guys) And I have no idea what to do for siblings (more of the same?) or our "kids."
The cookbooks I made for the nieces really went over well last Christmas.
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sharlag
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Post by sharlag on Jul 19, 2014 16:17:04 GMT
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Post by airforcemomof1 on Jul 19, 2014 16:37:57 GMT
Not too early for me. I'm going to try my hand at glass etching. Wal-Mart sells clear glass bottles with the pour spout that I want to etch DISHES on for dishwashing liquid. Hope I can pull this off because I've already ordered sponges shaped and colored like a dishwashing liquid bottle to go with the etched bottles. Will probably include a dish towel as well. I'm also planning on packaging together the ingredients for the stove top potpourri for my co-workers.
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Post by gar on Jul 19, 2014 16:39:16 GMT
Wayyyyy too early!! Christmas doesn't exist for me until about October  |
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Post by kristalina on Jul 19, 2014 16:39:36 GMT
Ornaments These are the ones I want to make. They're all cute, but I like the ones in the little tart tins. Actually, down in the page, there's one made from a star cookie-cutter which is pretty cute. I'm collecting the tins from garage sales/flea market and have quite a few. I'll use pics of grandparents, etc.
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Post by kristalina on Jul 19, 2014 16:44:50 GMT
omg that Chip mug is adorable!! My dh's favorite movie is Beauty and the Beast! lol So you can use sharpies, but you have to bake the item to set the color? I've never heard of that. |
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Post by airforcemomof1 on Jul 19, 2014 17:10:25 GMT
Ornaments These are the ones I want to make. They're all cute, but I like the ones in the little tart tins. Actually, down in the page, there's one made from a star cookie-cutter which is pretty cute. I'm collecting the tins from garage sales/flea market and have quite a few. I'll use pics of grandparents, etc. Those ornaments are really pretty. I would love to see the ones you make. |
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MaryC
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Post by MaryC on Jul 19, 2014 17:52:14 GMT
Lots of good ideas - please keep them coming ladies!
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sharlag
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Post by sharlag on Jul 19, 2014 17:56:47 GMT
omg that Chip mug is adorable!! My dh's favorite movie is Beauty and the Beast! lol So you can use sharpies, but you have to bake the item to set the color? I've never heard of that. According to the link! Pretty cool, huh? |
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conchita
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Post by conchita on Jul 19, 2014 17:57:14 GMT
Love this! My son fancies himself an artiste. I am putting his creativity to work on some mugs for our family. Thanks! |
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Post by kristalina on Jul 19, 2014 18:14:23 GMT
Yes, Sharlag, that opens up a whole bunch of possibilities! We doodle/zentangle here and it would be pretty awesome to do on a white mug.  |
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Post by kristalina on Jul 19, 2014 18:15:22 GMT
I'm in dire need of some motivation and/or inspiration! Are you on Pinterest? |
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Post by M~ on Jul 19, 2014 18:34:15 GMT
Not too early!! I don't *make* Christmas gifts, but I'm always on the look-out for unique (read: handmade) things to give as gifts. You guys are really talented.
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Post by jenettycakes on Jul 19, 2014 18:38:17 GMT
Not at all for me. I'm knee deep in Halloween swap projects and beginning Christmas very soon. I love making holiday crafts in Summer as my Falll is beyond busy. And this year my second child is coming Oct. 18 so my vanilla vodka and other gifts will be ready since I'm doing them now.
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MaryC
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Post by MaryC on Jul 19, 2014 19:06:03 GMT
I browse Pinterest, but I find it more overwhelming than inspiring. I get sucked into spending too much time looking and not enough time crafting!
It's like shopping in the giant mall where you don't want to commit to the first thing you see because you might find something you like better later. My decision making ability goes right out the window when I have too many choices.
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Post by gale w on Jul 19, 2014 19:07:46 GMT
I'm hoping to get some good pictures of the kids on vacation-that will be my primary material for gifts. Probably mugs and calendars and such. I don't know if I'll actually make anything myself though.
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anniebygaslight
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Post by anniebygaslight on Jul 19, 2014 19:27:32 GMT
Cute. Do they have to be hand washed? |
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Post by mnmloveli on Jul 19, 2014 19:34:22 GMT
Never too early to start crafting or shopping for Christmas. When I see the perfect gift for someone, I always pick it up. My eye is always looking.
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freebird
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Post by freebird on Jul 19, 2014 19:50:04 GMT
This is pretty much my favorite thread every year so no, it's not too early. I had an idea a couple weeks ago and now I can't remember what it was!! DOH!
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sharlag
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Post by sharlag on Jul 19, 2014 21:16:53 GMT
Cute. Do they have to be hand washed? I don't know, I just pinned it. I guess next time I contribute on one of these threads I'll research my subject. Sorry! |
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conchita
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Post by conchita on Jul 19, 2014 21:26:46 GMT
Cute. Do they have to be hand washed? I don't know, I just pinned it. I guess next time I contribute on one of these threads I'll research my subject. Sorry! I don't think they need to be hand washed if you use the correct Sharpie Paint Markers. I could be wrong and if I am it's Sharla's fault!  Seriously Sharla, thanks for posting it. I steer clear of Pinterest. Too much of a time suck. Plus I wouldn't have enough time to spend here! |
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iowgirl
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Post by iowgirl on Jul 19, 2014 22:01:08 GMT
Everyone that I know that has tried the Sharpie baked on a mug labels it as a "Pinterest Fail" - LOL!
I think you need to use ceramic paint pens.
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stampinchica
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Post by stampinchica on Jul 19, 2014 23:55:20 GMT
I was actually just thinking to myself the other day about what I was going to do for gifts this year. Last year I made everyone in the extended family blankets. They all loved them as I chose material individually for each person. I need to come up with something for this year. I just hate buying gifts. Please keep your ideas coming.
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violet
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Post by violet on Jul 20, 2014 0:40:34 GMT
I've been waiting for someone to start this thread!  I usually try to get inspired during the summer and start some of my homemade gifts when the kids go back to school in August. |
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eastcoastpea
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Post by eastcoastpea on Jul 20, 2014 1:41:05 GMT
Not too early for me. I'm going to try my hand at glass etching. Wal-Mart sells clear glass bottles with the pour spout that I want to etch DISHES on for dishwashing liquid. Hope I can pull this off because I've already ordered sponges shaped and colored like a dishwashing liquid bottle to go with the etched bottles. Will probably include a dish towel as well. I'm also planning on packaging together the ingredients for the stove top potpourri for my co-workers. This sounds cute. I hope you'll post a picture when you get one completed. The sponges sound neat too. Where did you order them from? |
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eastcoastpea
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Post by eastcoastpea on Jul 20, 2014 1:56:04 GMT
Ornaments These are the ones I want to make. They're all cute, but I like the ones in the little tart tins. Actually, down in the page, there's one made from a star cookie-cutter which is pretty cute. I'm collecting the tins from garage sales/flea market and have quite a few. I'll use pics of grandparents, etc. Those are really cute. I've seen a few before and thought of making some myself. All of the ones I've seen at tag sales seem to have some rust. While I think the rust can add to it I'm kind of afraid that storing them with others might somehow make the other ones get funky. I hope you'll post pictures when you make some. |
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eastcoastpea
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Post by eastcoastpea on Jul 20, 2014 1:59:14 GMT
Those are really cute and would definitely make great gifts. I've got an extended family member who is crazy about Beauty and the Beast so that Chip cup would make the perfect gift. Thanks for the link. |
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I usually try to get inspired during the summer and start some of my homemade gifts when the kids go back to school in August.