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Christmas Hamper Idea Thread

I thought we could start a thread for all the ideas for christmas/birthday etc... hampers so if anyone is stuck for inspiration they can quickly look over this thread.

I will start and list the ones I can think of so get addding your ideas as well.

Organic lover - Fill with anything organic / free range

Computer nerd - mouse mat, novelty mouse, a usb gadget from ebay like a coffee warmer

Football supporters - beer and beer mug /item of club merchandise like hat scarf/whistle, flag

Gardeners Hamper - bulbs, gloves, handcream, garden tools, apron, garden gnome/cute garden sign

Wine Lover - Holder, wine bottle candle, wine thermometer, wine charms, wine glasses

Going out or staying in - include items like a dvd, popcorn and bath things for staying in, going out - make up/perfume/jewellery/coin purse

Spendaholic - copies of martin lewis's books, a spending diary, a piggy bank!
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  • This is my first time with making hampers and i'm struggling to find baskets. Tried Wikinsons and they haven't got any big enough or are too big. Can anyone help?
  • I just bought 3 for £12 from Au Naturale. One of them is quite big. Also going to try B & Q as I believe they have some in
  • debjk
    debjk Posts: 471 Forumite
    I am doing a cocktail hamper

    Cocktail recipe book 1.99 (the works although afetr I bought it saw another one for 29p in home bargains :mad: ). Cocktail shaker(poundland) 2 cocktail glasses(cheapest so far woolies@ £2 each) umbrellas 68p (asda) possibly a couple of minitures and chocs to decorate and some cocktail cherries may put a lemon in last minute too
    Mortgage overpayments 2008 (started August) £300
  • Oooh - I was in the 99p shop in Norwich today and they have some really cute baskets with handles for 99p! (obviously!) they are probably about the size of a sheet of a4 paper and tapered down so not huge.

    HTH
    Becca
  • Im doing a movie hamper for sisters boyfriend: dvd, popcorn, chocs and coke.

    Then a winter warmer for my nan: hot choc, mug, marshmallows, gloves, socks, book etc

    And a coffee lovers hamper for my mum: coffee, biscuits, book, walnut whips, mug etc

    Sister probs b a pamper hamper : smellies etc

    Dad: Not 100% sure yet ....

    Hope this helps some of u!
    A good friend can tell you what is the matter with you in a minute ...:A
  • kisto
    kisto Posts: 7,075 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture Combo Breaker
    'Purple Pamper Hamper'

    Check out this sticky thread too:

    http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showthread.html?t=414524
    :T*Thanks to all who posts comps * :j
  • Ozzyfan
    Ozzyfan Posts: 51 Forumite
    I am going to make my sister an Artists Hamper as she loves drawing so far I have paints, pencils, sketch book, a small pack of frames and a lovely book on drawing tecniques from The Works. I think it would work well for small budding artists hampers too, you could get crayons, chalks, felt tips, colouring books etc all really cheaply :)
    waiting for my 1st competition win... :smiley:

  • i got my baskets from 99p shop today in birmingham they hold quite a bit will post pics wen finished
  • JayneC
    JayneC Posts: 912 Forumite
    I got a pack of recipe books from book people earlier this year 8 for £5.
    I'm going to split them between 3 baskets - Mum n dad, in laws, brother n wife and add foody stuffs - oils, vinegar n stuff . TK Maxx are usually good for nice oils n stuff. Might even sew a nice liner!
    I'm absolutely broke this year need to try and spend as little as poss.
    Official DFW nerd - 282 'Proud To Be Dealing With My Debts'
    C.R.A.P.R.O.L.L.Z member # 56
  • smd_2
    smd_2 Posts: 7 Forumite
    I am doing a Poker Hamper for my brothers christmas present (details on another thread and will post pics when done) I am putting in it cards dice, bottle whisky shot glasses, visor for the dealer, nibbles and some other bits when I think of them!
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