We have a TV channel here dedicated to craft. It's mostly trying to flog things, but they have great demonstrations which give you loads of ideas. I have only ever bought one thing and that was via Ebay. It is a template for a martini glass card and box by the awfully clever arty farty people. Here is the one I made for my Dad's 70th birthday. Took ages to make, but I think he'll like it.
