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Also some advise, we have been donated a large amount of Tulle in burgundy & white, rather than decorate the Grotto with it as we have that sorted we are looking for any crafty ideas with the sewing machine?? Again so many thanks

How old are the kids?

Here's some bead ideas. You can make great beads with pasta such as penne rigate, etc, and you can paint them easily.

You can also make beads with old jeans - just cut a strip, glue it on the back and roll it up around a toothpick, then paint and varnish it. They look really good - better than they sound.

Use the same method with paper - things like gilded wrapping paper come up well, but even newspaper and magazine pictures work. Also, instead of oblongs, you can cut long triangles and roll them up from the fat end, for a different effect.

If you're near a beach, you could try seashells. A grown-up could drill the holes, using a modelling drill, then you just string things together. Cockles and oysters work well, but limpets are too tough. Today I've been making a windchime out of skeletonised oyster shells picked up off the beach, and they're full of holes, so they don't need drilling, and they're a nice pearly colour too. They decorate easily using beading wire and delicas, if you don't mind the children using those things (bit sharp, though). Or you could use silver and gold marker pens or gilt paints.

Then there's the wonderful world of Fimo...

It's also worth asking around for any broken necklaces - most women have got one lurking somewhere in a drawer.

HTH

:) Trish

HI They range from 3years - 10 years both boys and girls. The school runs a healthy eating policy so we do not use sweets or chocolate so sweet bags are not suitable. All ideas please though many thanks

So use them for crackers, or nuts, or small toys, or other small things. You don't have to use them for sweets just because they're

jenn

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GOOD FOR THEM!!!!!!!! I wish more places did.

Fairy Outfits sound super, going to this one a go this evening, Many thanks

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BIG HUGS The fairy outfit a success, the kids are going to tackle the tiaras next week. We think we have enough to make at least ten, the mums were keen to buy the one I took today. Some of the boys seemed a little sad though. A mum has asked us to make some Wizard capes so were on our way. The Xmas sale should go well. many thanks. Ps Has anyone made the tissue covers and glasses cases in the hoop - are they fiddly - do they take ages??

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