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Ebay is a great place to try! Also, try looking in crafts shops for nice buttons, sometimes you can find character buttons that are easy to attach. Betty Sparkles

Singers are great, but if you're upholstery fabric isn't too heavy weight a standard machine should be fine so long as you pick the right needle. I'd advice popping into a shop, if not to purchase then to try out different machines. That way you can get a feel for what would work best. I believe there is one in Woodseats. Betty Sparkles

There is an excellent fair at St Marys nr Bramall Lane, I can't recommend it highly enough. I believe it is called 'Mary's Marvellous Vintage and Craft Market', you can find it on Facebook, they hold regular fairs. Betty Sparkles

Hi Whoopie There are lots of different grants and funds available for Youth Clubs in Sheffield - mostly you can access them if you have a little time and patience to put towards applying. I could provide you with some more info if you'd like, I'd be happy to help? PM if there's anything I can do to put you on the right tracks. Betty Sparkes

Congratulations! I hope you have a smooth pregnancy, best wishes on your Happy Event! Quite jealous as V broody right now! Betty Sparkles X

What a shame! We are very familliar with parents not RSVPing and it does make it very hard when you are wanting to be organised. From our experience, best to give out another gentle nudge if you can - perhaps a small printed slip saying 'Just checking if your son/daughter is coming to the party' with a tick yes/no and send them with your little one to give out in class and collect again. Other than that, it's best to prepare for the maximum number coming as you wouldn't want to disappoint anybody. Better to have left overs and spare party bags than have an upset child. And cold sausage rolls and such make good lunchbox fillers the next day! Best of luck, we hope the party goes really well! Team Sparkles

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If you are looking for some entertainment for you little ones on Friday 20th July, and fancy doing some shopping at the same time, Sparkles will be in Meadowhall with some fun crafty activities! Come and join us for free and take away a special handmade creation! We can't wait to see you there! http://www.meadowhall.co.uk/events.aspx

Heya there! Sparkles has a great DJ who is perfect fo children's parties. Do give us a call and we will sort you out Betty Sparkles 01143276064

How exciting! I love lego! Was building some rocket ships with lego recently - everyone becomes a big kid when lego is involved, hehe! Betty Sparkles

How lovely! I'm surprised you can catch them in such good shots - squirrels move so fast! Betty Sparkles

Meersbrook Park is a nice view. Or on the Bolehill Betty Sparkles

Hello! Try jam jar beads in town, near Orchard Square. They sell polymer clay/fimo jewellry and often run workshops of that variety. I'd say they would be a safe bet and it's a lovely shop! Betty Sparkles x

wish I had some old t shirt - might have to go charity shop hunting! Would love to come! Betty Sparkles

Hi all Just a warning to those who use Linkedin and haven't noticed yet, there has been a breach to security and some passwords have been compromised. Linkedin is advising to change your password just in case. Thought I would warn those who haven't seen it yet! Keep safe folks! Betty Sparkles