cute little christmas decorations for you to knit
Christmas Tree Decoration knitting pattern - Folksy
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Afternoon all,
I got so excited by the real-life version of 'The Wicker Man" in Sweden, that I forgot to post my listing!
Congratulations on the promotion Zuz @knotsoneat 
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So gloomy! Where has the sun gone!? Been what seems like weeks since I saw it!
here is something to brighten your day!
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Ha ha! I know! We have a look every year to check itās survived.
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Hello all
Good luck to those with fairs this weekend.
Sending hugs to those not well or just in need of one!
My listing today is another Christmas card:
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Lovely work Steven @fenlandcraft nlandcraft This is a challenge thread with the rules at the top of the pageā¦you are welcome to join in or just post your items on the "What have you listed today " thread x
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Hello
Weāre on the bus to Norwich to watch the football then meet up with my sister and Brother IL for a few drinks.
Sorry to hear itās been a difficult week T @ButterflyThistleCreativeCrafts
Hope your IBS settles down quickly Caroline @Caroleecrafts lovw that little tin. It reminds me of a playmobil set my boys had which was a magnetic mini planet in a hinged box with a castle a little like that.
Iāll be back when Iām on the bus homeā¦ hoping thereāll be some happy dancing to do by then.
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Good Day
Wishing you all a fine weekend.
Hereās my listing for today,
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Busy day here, as we are at my daughters for our regular visit to do her cleaning and household jobs, so she can maintain some independence. Just sitting down for a rest between tasks, and catching up on loving lovely items on here.
My listing for today is this black and white cushion cover.
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Good afternoon!!
Weāve had a little cake party for my daughterās birthday this morning (too early if you asked me). Sheās turning 5 on Monday but my mum is flying home tomorrow so we wanted celebrate with her.
Thank you all for your wishes, I decided to accept the promotion and hopefully will manage the work load ok.
Good luck to everyone with their fairs today. There are so many local ones around at the moment.
@carolsmalleydesigns i hope you feel ok after your fall.
Iāve caught up with all the likes and here is my post for today.
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Hi again
Just wanting to pick your brains. Iām thinking of making some ādecorate your own decorationsā kits - with blank clay decorations, some little paint pots and brushes. Do I need to comply to any regulations, as this is classed as a toy isnāt it? And Iāve read some things about selling toys and was wondering if I need to fill in any forms or anything. Canāt find forms on the gov website but found a page with UKCA labels you can download. If anyone knows a link to something if I do need it thatād be great.
Thanks, Judy
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Iāve often wondered about this with beading kits, I found this hopefully itās helpful
https://www.cemarking-handmadetoys.co.uk/kits-craft-kits-and-play-kits/
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that reminds me of my childhoodā¦ @TownAbout ā¦my dad worked within walking distance of St Paulās and my mum actually took me up to the top ( above the dome and through the famous whispering gallery)ā¦I can still remember it wellā¦and looking out from my dadās office window watching the Lord Mayorās parade.
Has anyone else been up there?.
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Brenda @teabreaks I have been up several times and tried out the whispering gallery - it works. Never made it up the Monument though as my little brother got scared part way up and we had to come down.
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I went up the monument with school and to see the crown jewels with school and the ceremony of the keys with my parentsā¦x @PatchworkPackages
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Hi Judy @judyrowleyart, my understanding is if the finished item isnāt a toy or a thing that a child plays with, and the kit has an element of skill learning, it may be a learning kit and not need specific toy testing, adding the UKCA/CE mark, and completion of the full legal document of conformance.
However, what is a learning kit is not that precise, as the resource Kirsty has already shared indicates. For example, things like jewelry kits for kids do need toy testing, but painting decoration kits donāt.
But as the image above says, even if it doesnāt need specific toy testing, the kit will still need to be risk assessed under General Product Safety Regulations, and appropriate tests done or mitigating actions taken to ensure they are safe for any age to use. For example even for kits targeted only at adults, we wouldnāt use ādodgy paint we bought onlineā as we donāt know what chemicals are in it. In your case, if the paints, brushes etc are UKCA (CE marked) or from a reputable arts supplier you could reasonably assume they are safe to include. Not sure about the blanks - if you make them yourself you can do your own assessment based on the ingredients. You just need to record your risk assessment (in case you are ever asked by Trading Standards, or a safety issue arises), and make any necessary warnings such as āsmall partsā on the label.
There are also 2 really good Facebook Groups - one linked to the resource above and another that is just for soft toys. Both are a good place to get advice for anyone making toys, or not sure if their product is a toy/has play value. For info, the legal cut off for a child under the regulations is age 14 - the regulations are not just for babies and toddlers.
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Thanks for your help, Kirsty @crystalseahorsedesigns and Sharon @TheOldButton - Iāll look into that FB group.
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