So what do you DO with your crafts?

17 years ago

Hi all,

Haven't posted in a lo-o-ong time. Glad to see this place hopping again.

So I have a question. For those of you who don't sell your crafted items, what do you do with them all? I mean, there are only so many people to give them to...

I was thinking today of starting on a project, just because I thought it was adorable. This project is really designed to make more than one at a time due to the small amount of material that's used.

So I was just wondering what to do with all the rest of them. I have gifts all sewn up already for Christmas and the next few months of birthdays.

So - what do you do with your "extras"? I could use some ideas that don't include selling.

Thanks, and happy crafting!

Allison

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toomuchglass
17 years ago
Nice to meet you Allison ! I'm fairly new. I know what you mean about having excess crafts. Anything that I make I have to have a source to get rid of them - I don't have many people to give gifts to. I end up doing craft fairs .... at least if I make alittle money at it - I don't feel as guilty for buying the tons of supplies ! LOL
barb_from_pa
17 years ago
Any local rest homes or shut-ins from your church who appreciate a little something special?
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Hostess gifts for when you're invited to dinner at friends'? That's what I do when I make a bunch of "bag bags" or fabric bookcovers for paperbacks.

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