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Does anyone fancy a bit of a challenging challenge?

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kickassangel · 04/02/2007 15:14

I was wondering how people felt about a challeng to get us into something new?
my idea - we all say which crafts we're into, then get the name of someone who is into a different craft. we then send off a 'starter pack' to that person, with instructions, equipment etc & a simple project to make. a month later we all post up our first attempts at t new craft.

e.g. i do knitting, embroidery & cards. someone could send me a kit for how to make dolls clothes, or cross-stitch or applique a t-shirt. after 4 weeks i have to post up my efforts!

anyone interested? i am, of course, willing to co-ordinate, if someone can set up a gallery for our crafty pictures.

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Whizzz · 04/02/2007 15:25

That sounds quite good fun - but might be complicated to arrange but I am happy to sort out a beading or card kit for anyone that wants a go! (I think !!)

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kickassangel · 04/02/2007 15:39

yeah, if everyone says they do the same thing, could be tricky, but i think there are enough 'new' crafts to come up with ideas - perhaps we could suggest some if people struggle witha suitable projet?

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kickassangel · 04/02/2007 15:41

i have some ideas for knitting, paper making, card making, sewing. would love some ideas for jewellery making, sewing, scrap booking, glass painting.

i think people have to be fairly open to being sent any craft, could be impossible to meet requests.

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kickassangel · 04/02/2007 15:45

i was thinking about £10 for equipment, plus postage? i shall bump this for a few days to see who is interested.

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kickassangel · 04/02/2007 17:22

bump

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Muminfife · 04/02/2007 17:23

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kickassangel · 04/02/2007 17:24

thanks, that sounds great

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Whizzz · 04/02/2007 17:24

oo I like the sound of felting or spinning ! I've never tried that before !

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kickassangel · 04/02/2007 17:59

just thought - we could list 3 crafts we ARE interested in, and one we're NOT interested in, should be possible to match up? and then we get something we might try again?

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PeachyClair · 04/02/2007 18:19

Ok

sounds good.

I like quilling, cardmaking, scrapbooking, making little books (poems etc- I usually write my own but it can be anything). Would love to try beading, handmade paper, glass painting.

I would try pretty much anything except sewing- my wrists aren't strong and neither is my vision, so I struggle with stitching.

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kickassangel · 04/02/2007 21:15

ok, if you think you'd like to take part, then email me your addy to [email protected]

also tell me, here or by email
3 crafts you'd be interested in, & 1 you're NOT so keen on, as well as what you might be able to put together.

does a £10 limit (+ postage) sound reasonable?

starter kits can be put together by you, or a bought package.

i think it's safe to assume that everyone will have things like scissors, glue, basic sewing things etc.

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Whizzz · 04/02/2007 21:20

Or we could just post what kits we could put togther for others first - so that we know what we could pick from ??

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kickassangel · 04/02/2007 21:29

ok, what to do if everyone wants the same kit & there's some poor old cardmaking left over like norman no mates?
hadn't thought of that though, happy to listen to any other suggestions. would people prefer an element of surprise?

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Whizzz · 04/02/2007 21:42

Yes maybe you are right! Im sure it will be fine KAA - there seems to be quite a few crafts already mentioned on here !! What a varied bunch we are

Fubsy · 04/02/2007 23:49

Sounds fun.

I dont do much though - knitting (basic) and card making, used to make soft toys a long time ago.

Id like to try something like jewellery making, felting or paper making, but please NOT cross stitching which I tried once and made such a pigs ear of!

Fubsy · 04/02/2007 23:55

Sent an email.

How are you going to work this - are you going to pair people up or what?

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kickassangel · 05/02/2007 12:15

i will see how many people are interested & what they want to do - pairing can be more fun as it feels more personal & you might have questions to ask. however, it there's an odd number? so i shall wait until next weekend & look at numbers.
thanks for any emails sent.

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kickassangel · 05/02/2007 17:00

bump for the evening people

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kickassangel · 05/02/2007 20:07

bump

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Champs · 06/02/2007 02:31

oooo fabby idea!!

I do mostly papercrafts, baking and a little altering.

would love to try knitting, crocheting.... jewelery making.... erm..... oh yes you said three!!

not too interested in sewing, weaving.

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kickassangel · 06/02/2007 10:51

ok champs - why were you on here at 2 am?
will add you to the list

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Whizzz · 06/02/2007 16:29

Any more crafters coming out of the closet ??

Califrau · 06/02/2007 18:03

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Fubsy · 06/02/2007 20:56

Will the person who gets paired with Champs be getting flour eggs and milk through the post as she likes baking?