Make it crafty
If crafts are your thing, then why not bring a bit into your coffee morning?
Here we have some creative ideas and activities that could help provide the perfect finishing touches to your coffee morning.
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Our Macmillan sugar dusters| could be used for your cakes, your coffee or even glitter for your invitations. Either cut and use the shapes as a stencil or sprinkle around the outside for a halo effect.
Want to bring a personal touch to your invites? Create your own hand written invitations using some exclusive patterned paper| courtesy of PaperCraft Inspirations|.
Make your own distinctive bunting to decorate your event. You can use anything from fabric and feathers to leotards and lace.
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You will need: brightly coloured fabric or card, scissors, sewing machine and thread, a length of ribbon or binding web, a pencil and an iron and ironing board.
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Download and print off our Macmillan bunting cardboard template.
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Using the template to cut out your bunting triangles from the fabric.
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Put the good faces together and sew up the sides, leave the top part open.
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Cut out the excess fabric at the pointy tip. Turn the flags so the good side is out. Use a pencil to push out the pointy tip.
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Iron your bunting flags flat and lay them out as you would like them.
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Pin the ribbon or binding web across the top of the flags on either side and then sew along the length to create your finished bunting.
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Display your bunting with pride!
Try your hand at some knitting with our fantastic scarf patterns. Knitting is a great way to relax with friends at your coffee morning and if it’s new to you then worry not – we’ve provided some guidelines for all you beginners.|