Finished Baskets - Part 2

junior_j

:beer: Well done everyone , hampers are looking wonderful as usual!


I went into asdas at about 12 , the baby i was childminding was teething and a bit cranky so i made it quick but the shelves where the gifts were , were EMPTY ,

I did how ever get the last bits of finish off a hamper for a 13 year old boy, got asda hair gel , asda body spray , asda shower gel and i shall chuck either novelty socks or sweets in! I feel guilty only gettin the asda brand but that was before i got wages from babysitting lol! Oh well least it aint smart price!

I went into superdrug as i usually like there 3for2 offers but they only had ladies stuff then mens 3 for 2s were pointless/usless to my dad as he doesnt play golf or need razor sets lol.

But i should be childminding Monday too so that will help towards any more last minute shopping if needs be
Jess x

threelittlepigs

made these instead of selection boxes for kids

RustyFlange

EstherH wrote: »

Help, this is my first time ever posting. I need to get a basket for a food hamper and can't find anywhere selling them now. Sorry if this is the wrong place to ask but what can I do? Does anyone have any ideas.

If you cannot find a hamper then cover a cardboard box with christmas paper I have done that for a few of mine and they still look fab and more MSE than baskets

rufusdog52

RustyFlange wrote: »

If you cannot find a hamper then cover a cardboard box with christmas paper I have done that for a few of mine and they still look fab and more MSE than baskets

Yes, I have done this too. If you shop in Asda there are usually loads of empty or near empty boxes on the actual shelves in the shop, just put some in the trolley. I came out with about 7 one week to cover with xmas paper. Bought that in there too for 16p a roll. The sweets aisle was the best size for what I wanted.

katie2407

threelittlepigs wrote: »

made these instead of selection boxes for kids

looks fab think i will steal your idea for granddaughter

Bowlesy_2

Junior_j - if you're still stuck on something for your Dad, I've seen some excellent books in both the Works and B&M (or was it Instore...) which were about U2 and The Beatles etc, photos of the band over the years. I got my Dad one about The Stones, his fave band; beautiful hardback for about 3 quid!! They also have random things like that in TK Maxx - HTH!

Sarahdol75

Three Little Pigs

Thankyou muchly for the labels for Jar of Nothing.

Sarah, Merry Christmas :j :j

Sian_the_Green

I moved all my hampers into my housemate's room now she has gone home for Christmas and I must say they look fab, thank you so much for all the help and advice. I hope to get some pics on here at some point but this is what I have done so far...

> Mum- Winter warmer hamper- Cosy socks (£1 primark), fiction book (£1 charity shop), sudoku book (19p Home bargains), galaxy chocolate (can't remember!), penguin wheat warmer (bargain, B&M £1.99), journal jar (£1) and journal (£2.50 tesco), candles (about 20p, from Ikea pack), Ronan Keating best of CD (£3 tesco), Nail varnish (33p, pack from poundland), foot cream (19p Home bargains), hand cream (50p Tesco) - approx £15

>Dad- Cheerfulness hamper (anti-grumpy old man hamper) - Vista print T-Shirt (free, paid p+p) , Is it just me or is everything great book (free, friend gave it away), How to be happy cassette tapes (£1, poundland), Beany elephant that plays "always look on the bright side of life" (£1.99 The Works), mini book (made by me) "reasons to be cheerful", post it photo paper (99p, Home bargains), Bah humbug beer (friend contributed it), cashew nut nougat (25p), 365 facts jar (free but not quite finished yet!)- approx cost £12

>Grandma- Journal jar and journal, handmade cards, embellished photo frame with pics of my nephew (frame from poundland)- approximate £6

>Grandad- Hand embroidered double layer fleece blanket, Foxes sweets- £8

>Aunty- Pamper Hamper- Book (£1 Poundland), Moisturiser (£1 poundland), fluffy socks (£1 Primark), Bath milk (free from friend), foot cream (£1), horlicks sachets*3 (60p Home bargains)- sure there is more but can't remember what!- Approx cost- £6

>Brother- Cooking hamper- chillis, thai curry spices, soy sauce, salt and pepper grinders, silicone implements from Home bargains, "how to cook for a successful life" book (gag gift), Fridge recorder (plays a message you record when the fridge opens, Shopping list notepad, gift set of dipping oils (half price in Tesco)- Estimated £15.

>Friend- Night in hamper- Dreamgirls DVD (£3 Tesco), popcorn (33p- Tesco), Foot Cream (19p), handcream (50p), friendship magnet (free-Vistaprint), nail varnish (33p Poundland), candles (about 20p), Hot chocolate sachet (25p)- Approx cost £7


So there you have it, aside from the stockings I have done for Mum & Dad, Grandma and Grandad and Aunty which were a lot of fun to make and pretty cheap (Home bargains rules!)

Hope you are all feeling festive!

Kzlnd

Sorry to ask an annoying question but can anyone recommend an ebay seller, I'm after some cellophane bags for homemade cookie Christmas gifts (not the 'cone' shape ones, I've bought those already ). Can anyone recommend a seller that dispatches quickly, I've left it a little late as the last posting date is tomorrow! :eek:

EstherH

Thanks Katie 2407 and Rustyflange for your answers. Just phoned my local Morrisons but they dont have any in stock at this time of year. Rang round a few places yday and same answer. Will try and find suitable size boxes. Was inspired by last years baskets to make one for a new baby earlier in the year and was very impressed that I could do this. Thought it would be a good idea for Christmas but didn't realize the problem of getting more baskets. They were all over the place in Jan/Feb, lol.