Hope there’s something on those sites to interest you, but I found it very difficult to find straightforward craft supply shops. The links I was given looked very promising, but generally lead up a blind alley, which was very frustrating. I forgot to mention Trademe as a possible site as they cover all sorts on there. I don’t think MAF would be too interested in your craft items if you wanted to ship some to NZ, especially if they were still sealed (paints) and not likely to leak all over the place. They would need to see any wooden items though as wood is on their list as a possible carrier of nasty beasties. Things like fir cones, decorative seeds and pods, rafia etc. aren't allowed in case of little greeblies hiding away inside them or, in the case of seeds and pods, there could be something that might just fall to the ground and germinate, causing havoc amongst the plant life in NZ. I made a nice hanging rafia plait which is covered in seeds, dried beans, pods and all sorts but I wouldn't be able to take that in, I'm sure :icon_frown: .
Here’s a
link to a previous post in the Photos ‘n’ Things category that shows some pics of a few things I’ve made. Basically I make greetings cards, glass painting, have dabbled in silk painting and made a few things for the house. I don’t know about you, but I find that craft items have really gone up in popularity and, therefore, price in the last few years. Making things isn’t necessarily a cheap way to go these days sadly. I used to do it for charity, but it was getting out of hand.
Here’s another
link to Selchie’s craft work as well (top and near the bottom of the thread). Can’t leave her out, as she’s very good. If you've got any photos of your crafty items, please feel free to post them in the Photos category (instructions at the top if you haven't done this before).
Talking of ironing... you've just reminded me
