A Midsummer Night's Dream (Summer 2014 Secret Santa) Discussion

[SOSRedAlertSOS]

I bought the cutest makeup bag today for my FGC, it says Contents:Magic and it is seriously adorable (I bought myself one too!). This is just getting more and more exciting.

 

[tweakabell]

They sneak up on you lol.

 

[tweakabell]

I bought the cutest makeup bag today for my FGC, it says Contents:Magic and it is seriously adorable (I bought myself one too!). This is just getting more and more exciting.

Omg that sounds so fun!!

 

[Jac13]

I want to crochet my fgc something. Would a scarf be too out there for a summer swap? I mean she could save it for when it's cold   or i could make a light weight one.   what do you guys think? (secretly hops my fgc answers this lol)

I love scarfs! I have light weight for summer. Your FGC can save it or dress up her jeans for summer nights.

 

[meaganola]

Holy cow!  When did I get over 1,000 posts??  Last time I paid attention I had 600!   /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

They sneak up on you lol.

I was shocked when I filled out the number-of-posts blank on the signups for this and had to enter a four-digit number that started with a 5.  

 

[dressupthedog]

I was shocked when I filled out the number-of-posts blank on the signups for this and had to enter a four-digit number that started with a 5.

I reply in my head pretty frequently, so I'm always surprised at how slowly my count grows.

 

[luckyme502]

I feel like there is no way I can catch up on everything I have missed!  My life has been absolutely crazy.  I keep thinking I will have more time, but I don't.  

I have bought a couple items for my godchild, I think she will like everything.  I am excited to keep finding things for her.  

 

[tweakabell]

We know you're here in spirit! I'll disappear if hubby gets to come in Jul like planned /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[kawaiisofoxy]

Does B&J still make the Creme Brûlée flavor? It was my fave and now I can't find it anymore.

I JUST found the coolest craft ever online... Now if only I can pull it off.

 

[tulosai]

Do it!  I would love anything hand made by my FGM if they wanted to make something!  I live in Southern CA and scarves are worn year round.  Like others suggested if it is a "regular" scarf, good for indoors and AC, if a lighter weight one, perfect for spring or summer.

PS I really wish I had learned to crochet.  My grandma was into cross stiching.  Does anyone do that any more?  I suppose I could see if there is a class in my area, but I always imagined someone I knew teaching me!

Yes I do it! Actually it is just really not that hard... I recommend if you are a total beginner you just start with the ones where the stitches are already printed on what you are working on and do one of those first.  To do this you pretty much only need to know how to thread a needle, tie a good knot, and remember to test the threads for colorfastness so they don't bleed in the wash later.

Once you advance, it's really pretty easy... the counting is the hardest part as was already said but it's not really so bad.

Just try it!

 

[tweakabell]

I have tons of half finished cross stitch where my counting went wonky and I didn't want to redo it, I finally stopped wasting my money lol. I think I do better when the craft has some wiggle room and if I screw up a little it doesnt destroy everything I've worked for lmao

 

[meaganola]

I think I do better when the craft has some wiggle room and if I screw up a little it doesnt destroy everything I've worked for lmao

 
Tie dye is awesome that way.  I have t-shirts, socks, towels, sheets, and even a duvet cover.

 

[tweakabell]

I need a tie dye duvet!

 

[Lolo22]

I need tie dye socks!

 

[tweakabell]

Ok so I think the coffee is burned or it reacting with the chocolate. The toffee is definitely different, more like almond roca's toffee. The kinda soft toffee that's really buttery.

 

[klg534]

I just went through my FGC gifts and I want to ship soo bad, but I want to wait and add more. I am so impatient! 

 

[slinka]

My grandma LOOOVES knitting so I have a TON (an obscene amount really) of knitted scarves!

I wish I knew how to knit (or had a grandma who did!) /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> I got ok at crocheting years ago but....yeah, that was years ago lol.

 

[Jac13]

I have no Grandparents that are living. So it's nice to hear stories about crafts people's Grandma made. My Grandma used to bake me the tastiest treats and made me several really nice sweaters and scarfs. That was soooo long ago. After all these years, I still miss her. She was the BEST. Enjoy your grandparents while they are still living.

 

[meaganola]

Does anyone else see their godchild talking about buying or thinking about buying something, and all you want to do us say, "Nooooo!" -- because you already bought it for them? I have to practically sit on my hands to not say something!

 

[puppymomofthree]

You can always send a fairy dear queen!  Something like..."Are you sure you want to purchase that item..."