Finished Baskets - Part 2

Ruth_honey

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moneysavingmumofone wrote: »

Thanks, I have some of this. It is silver on one side and silvery grey with xmas trees on the other side. i actually wrapped car buckets up in it last year, dont know why i didnt think of it. :doh: Thankyou.
Pooky thanks for the clinton tip, Ill pop in there and ask. Im doing my nan a food basket so think that'd look better cellophaned.
Did i read on here someone used clingfilm then a hairdryer to keep the stuff in place? A lot of the baskets have toiletries in that will just rattle around if i just use wrapping paper.
I will type up the contents/themes of my baskets if anyones interested (no pics yet as havent quite finished assembling yet) Always feel like im intruding in your happy little hampering/craft community.:o

You're welcome! Would love contents and pics when you get chance. And you're not intruding at all! I've not been here that long, but everyone's so welcoming and friendly-not to mention very helpful! You're part of the group now...no escaping...:rotfl:

chocolate.orange_2

Is there a print off sheet for the loo rolls ? I have a picture here.
The
I bought a little gift for you
I thought it was unique
one ?

But i am rubbish at making labels Thanks

These hampers look fab, not quite sure mine look that good . Once i have got everything together for them i will make sure that i post pictures. Is anyone not wrapping theirs ? sort of leaving them open with the gifts on view. I have some cellophane here but not sure if i have quite enough

brookeslay

Thanks for the offer Ruth_honey :A my penguin came with toy , newsletter and little card. It is called PING !. a relative of pingu maybe..lol

I will pm you could always print off a pic and stick in a plain card to pop on the hamper. I`m looking for a nice cheap dark green scarf for him but lambswool or a mix at least maybe next I could try.

I love that site jembie soo many think to look at how did you find it or a fellow penguin lover ?

B

thevicster

Brookeslay - How old is your brother? Woolworths are selling penguin shaped salt and pepper shakers for 80p (£1 minus 20% discount)

For the person asking about Jack Daniels gifts a while back - I mentioned about seeing the sweets in Sainsburys but have just been to Morrisons and saw them there - £3.99 ish I think

got-it-spend-it

moneysavingmumofone wrote: »

Ive come to a bit of a halt with my baskets as I cant afford the cellophane!:eek: Will have to wrap them in wrapping paper grrr! A few will look silly wrapped in wrapping paper but cant help it. Does anyone know any shops that sell cellophane as i may be able to get some when oh gets paid on 23rd? I know florists usually do but theres only one near here i can think of and i wont be able to get to it. (as oh working and only he drives and the florists not in town where ill be going shopping)

I've bought plain see through cellophane in WH Smiths I think. I've also bought it in Hobbycraft and in a small local, independent staioners type shop.

got-it-spend-it

cymrugirl wrote: »

Could anyone suggest what I could line my hampers with? I found some jute bags and I'm putting in it some organic juice, fudge, shortbread and chocolates, and thought it might look a bit odd just putting it all in the bag. Should I try to pad it out with tissue paper or something like that, or, do you think it will look ok without it?

I did a 'hamper' in a jute bag and wrapped the individual items in tissue paper to give a more luxurious look. Pics are in my post on the old thread http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showpost.html?p=15154193&postcount=5565.

Hope that helps.

GISI x

Ruth_honey

thevicster wrote: »

Brookeslay - How old is your brother? Woolworths are selling penguin shaped salt and pepper shakers for 80p (£1 minus 20% discount)

Oh! I bought these! They are really cute. Check each one carefully though as the eyes are sometimes painted funny, IYSWIM.

Pooky

Hawkins Bazaar had lots of nicknacky penguin bits in when I popped in last week....rubber ones, wind up ones, swimming ones etc.

junior_j

Hobby craft have cellophane clear or with white dots for about 6quid!
20meteres
x

moneysavingmumofone

Ruth_honey wrote: »

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You're welcome! Would love contents and pics when you get chance. And you're not intruding at all! I've not been here that long, but everyone's so welcoming and friendly-not to mention very helpful! You're part of the group now...no escaping...:rotfl:

:rotfl: Thankyou. These are my baskets/planned baskets. Will hopefully get pics up after ive assembled them.

Sil 1: Pink pamper themed
Hand and body lotion (beautylicious i think) 25p
17 make up set free (gwp)
JK nail file free
time delay face wipes free
sanctuary body scrub sachet 22p
Natural Collection Strawberry face mask 99p
Natural collection pink make up bag free (gwp)
Mini ted baker body shimmer 33p
Mini Ted Baker body scrub 50p
All in a large pink vanity case instead of a basket
Total: £2.29 :T My best so far I think.:D

Sil 2: Green/blue pamper themed
Ted Baker body wash 75p
Natural collection apple and lime bath foam 50p
Rimmel eyeshadow (already had)
Olay wipes free
Tea tree face mask free (99p but got 100 boots points back)
FCUK Moisture mist £1
Elle body scrub bar 50p
Mini elle body lotion 50p
Teal clutch bag £2
Total: £5.25 :T Not sure what box/basket im going to put this in yet.

Sister: Favourite things.
Sunsilk blonde shampoo x 2 33p each
Sunsilk blonde conditioner x 2 33p each
L'aimant perfume and body spray £2.30
Soft and gentle deodorant £1.48
Mini radox shower smoothie free
Charlie bodyspray £1 (still to get)
Mini box of lindt 87p (still to get)
Gold chocolate bars £1 approx (still to get)
Mini bottle wine £1.50
Total: £9.47. Will just put this in a covered box i think as she hasnt got anywhere to put a basket. (very small studio flat.)

Mum:
Trevor sorbie blonde shampoo x 2 1p!
Trevor sorbie blonde conditioner x 2 £1 approx
Trevor sorbie blonde root touch up 67p
Mini p&p serum x 3 free
Mini p&p eye cream x 3 free
Rimmel mascara £4.49
Rimmel eyeliner £2.99
Simple moisturiser x 3 £6.50 approx
Mitchum deodorant 20p approx
Soap £1.40
Palmolive shower gel 35p
A few other mini no 7 creams free
Hairbrush £1 (still to get)
Hairspray x 2 £1.50 (still to get)
Total: £20.11. :eek: (scary when you add it up!)

Nan:
Expert handwash 99p
Expert body wash 99p
Expert bath foam 38p
Pantene 2 in 1 £1
Roc toiletry bag and mirror free
Mini shower gel x 3 50p approx
Mini hairbrush 50p (still to get)
Soap free
Bath pearls 99p (still to get)
Talc 99p (still to get)
Manicure set 99p
Total: £7.33

Also a food basket:
Diabetic choc and sweets
Barm
Fruit cake
Kitkats
Apples/oranges
Mini jams
Tea
Candarel
Soup
Mug
Biscuits
Currant buns
Total: No idea atm.:rotfl:


Little sister age 12:
17 palette free
Sleepover set 50p
Various claires accessories things. Pencil/mini calculator/trinket box/blusher 60p
Body lotion/hairband 60p
Nail varnish/lipgloss set 90p
Heart cushion and rug £1.50
Stationery set 50p
Notepad set 50p
Bath foam 50p
Body scrub 75p
17 purse with body shimmer free
photo album 25p
teddy bear 49p
Eyeshadow set £1
Total: £8.09 (will prob throw some sweets and coke in too!)

Teacher: All Rose scented
Bath salts 30p
Body scrub
Bath foam
Body lotion £2.50 for all 3
Mini hand lotion
Nail buffer
Hand fizzer things
Nail file and cuticle sticks 50p for all 4
Nail varnish 40p
Total: £3.70 All in a pink hatbox


Mil:
Foot file 70p
Olay handcream free
Essentials handcream 50p
Avon handcream 15p
Hand and body lotion 25p
Manicure set 73p
Nail varnish x 3 80p
JK Nail file free
Revlon nail varnish set £1
Nail varnish remover 40p
Cotton pads 50p
Foot mask 15p
No 7 Moisture gloves free
No 7 nail file set free
Total: £5.18

DS: Xmas eve basket
Lush snowman bath ballistc £1.91
Xmas dvd 23p
Dr who flannel free
Pyjamas £3 (still to get)
Dressing gown £7 (still to get)
Slipper socks £1 (still to get)
Tardis bubble bath £1.66
Bath toys £1
Reindeer food
Total: £15.80 Might attempt snowman soup too.