Finished Baskets - Part 2

rainmac

mary43 wrote: »

Just got back from delivering boxes and hampers to my son, his girlfriend and the grandchildren. Baby grandson was too busy running amok to take much notice but the older ones were thrilled to bits...............I did have to add to teenage grandson that it was only odds and ends in the boxes and he wasn't to think 'crikes, nanny's lost the plot' at some of them.............to which he replied.............'I knew you'd lost the plot ages ago'.......................lol How typical............................too much like his dad methinks.................lol:rotfl:

Wondering if I've made a bit of an error with sons box...........have done him a retro sweet box...........now he tells me he needs some expensive dental work done !!!!!:eek: Not to worry............not saying too much about the journey except to say OH's specs have broken and he had to drive back without them plus he tripped and fell out of the car when we got there and is having to hobble !! Next year I'm thinking maybe I'll send cheques in the post ......................lol

Oh mary, hope your OH is ok!

I've had my comeuppance (sp?) from eating a load of the sweets from the sweet boxes I've made as I've broken a tooth! Got an appointment with the dentist on Xmas Eve :mad:

Kandipandi

nic2075 wrote: »

Hi sorry to ask on this thread, but I lurk here all the time, and am currently making 4 hampers and love looking at your ideas.
I have also posted this on the Snowman soup thread but noone has been on since 7am and i need to let my mum know what to look for tomorrow.
I was wondering if Lakeland actually sell Cello cones or is it the disposable piping bags she is looking for - these http://www.lakeland.co.uk/disposable-icing-bags/F/keyword/piping/product/2664 I cant tell what these look like so I was hoping someone could let me know so she knows what to ask for as its a 60 mile round trip. I dont have an ebay account anymore so i cant get them off of there. many thanks

Nic - I would say no, they will be white and you need clear ones - if you only need a few I have some left I can post you. I got mine from ebay - sorry I dont know where else to get them but PM me if you want mine - i have about 10 going spare.

bunbun2

nic2075 wrote: »

Hi sorry to ask on this thread, but I lurk here all the time, and am currently making 4 hampers and love looking at your ideas.
I have also posted this on the Snowman soup thread but noone has been on since 7am and i need to let my mum know what to look for tomorrow.
I was wondering if Lakeland actually sell Cello cones or is it the disposable piping bags she is looking for - these http://www.lakeland.co.uk/disposable-icing-bags/F/keyword/piping/product/2664 I cant tell what these look like so I was hoping someone could let me know so she knows what to ask for as its a 60 mile round trip. I dont have an ebay account anymore so i cant get them off of there. many thanks

I have used the disposable icing bags from Lakeland and they work fine.

bunbun2

Kandipandi wrote: »

Nic - I would say no, they will be white and you need clear ones - if you only need a few I have some left I can post you. I got mine from ebay - sorry I dont know where else to get them but PM me if you want mine - i have about 10 going spare.

the ones I got are clear.

Kandipandi

I have just finished my bro & SIL's movie hamper:
Movie - £10 note folded into a shirt
Popcorn £1.50
Pringles £0.39
Minstres & Planets £1.98
Popcorn Ceramic Pot (hidden inside) Free
Wine £2.50 (from 4 for £5 deal)
Lager £2.40
Box £2.00
Total : £20.77 - not cheap but they dont have kids yet and they buy for all 4 of my boys. I hope they like it.

nic2075

Kandipandi wrote: »

Nic - I would say no, they will be white and you need clear ones - if you only need a few I have some left I can post you. I got mine from ebay - sorry I dont know where else to get them but PM me if you want mine - i have about 10 going spare.

Thanks so much. i have actually only got 4 or 5 to make for my daughters nursery teachers.i wasnt sure I was going to do make them, so have left it late as usual. Have pm'd you

rainmac

I have finished my present making/ wrapping etc - yay (with the exception of the OH's pressies but hope to sort this out this week):j :T

Nan's combined Xmas and birthday basket...



Journal in a jar - jar from Ikea 99p
Pen - Tesco £1.49
A4 notebook for journalling - Tesco, foam lettering from 99p store
2 packets of biscuits - had in cupboard
Box Dairy Milk - BOGOF Tesco
Mini Xmas cake - my mum gave me a few of these
Cross stitched coaster - homemade about £1.50
Mug - from Ikea (seconds was 99p I think), wrote 'Nan's Mug' on one side and drew some flowers on the other in a silver outliner pen
4 x Ovaltine sachets - Tesco
Photo calendar - bought blank calendar from The Papermill Shop



OH mum's birthday basket (her birthday is just after Xmas)...



Cup and saucer - Ikea £3.49
Boaters flavoured coffee - Boots £1.99 (bought with points so free)
Cross stitched coaster - handmade, about £1.50
Dairy Milk - BOGOF Tesco
Biscuits - given to me

rainmac

Kandipandi - your movie hamper is really fab, well done!!!

RustyFlange

KandiPandi your movie night hamper is fab, Rainmac I love your hamper aswell! perfect as always


I am having a hamperers block ... I have or thought I had finished buying for my BIL, SIL and her two kids, however I have put it in a box and it just doesn't look like anything Can anyone suggest a couple of cheapy things I could add please.
so far I have
Mr Magoriums wonder emporium (£1 play nestle deal)
2 x mini bottles of wine (£1.98 home bargains)
1 x big box of popcorn (75p home bargains)
1 x bag of sensations crisps (£1 asda)
2 x cans of lager ( free OH's beer fridge)

Can go upto about £5 on remaining presents as the above is well under £5 and I limited it to £10 as I have only met his mrs and her kids once.

so far my thoughts are ...

2 x snowman soup for kids
2 x cartons of ribena or fruit shoots for the kids
big bar of chocky?
cello cone with sweets in?


Argh someone help please!

Kandipandi

rainmac wrote: »

Kandipandi - your movie hamper is really fab, well done!!!

As are yours - I would love to get one of those but im the only one I know who does things like this I do love that little cross stitch coaster - was it a kit?