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Finished Baskets - Part 2

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  • kr15snw
    kr15snw Posts: 2,264 Forumite
    EstherH wrote: »
    kr15snw - Your boxes look really good. Can I ask where you got them? I was planning on using baskets but not being organised I can't find any now.

    Wilkinsons! £2.50 each and theyre actually DVD boxes! I loved them :)
    Green and White Barmy Army!
  • thevicster
    thevicster Posts: 1,334 Forumite
    Gotitspendit - how about a tea tray? Or a really big teapot!!
    I want a perfect body, I want a perfect soul, I want you to notice when I'm not around[/SIZE][/FONT][/B]
  • bunbun2 wrote: »
    here is my mum's hamper:

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    No 7 illuminated mirror........£5.00
    muffin tray.......................£1.99
    baking book......................99p
    Ruby & Millie small mirror......£1.00
    truffles.............................99p
    sanctuary hand cream.........bought ages ago and can't remember the price!
    sanctuary foot cream..........as above!
    No7 bags with minis x 2........free
    sanctuary body butters........free
    muffin in a jar.....................89p for jar plus cost of ingredients...?
    sock muffin........................£1.50
    shoping list notepad............39p
    twinnings hot choc..............99p

    Hi please can you tell me where you bought the Ruby & Millie small mirror for £1? Thanks
    Mummy to a beautiful 4 month old princess! x
  • ikkle87
    ikkle87 Posts: 8,449 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Name Dropper
    cocktail i think its from boots and worked out one pound after using a pinky (older £5 version of a bluey2)
    You never know how strong you are until being strong is the only choice you have.

    xx Mama to a gorgeous Cranio Baby xx
  • savingholmes
    savingholmes Posts: 29,130 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Name Dropper Photogenic
    Well I've had fun tonight making up another couple of hampers (starting on Feb and March birthdays now but I didn't have withdrawal symptoms honestly)!

    Hamper for teenage girl
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    Basket - morrisons 99p
    Hair and Make up accessories set £1.99 B&M Bargains
    No17 Blusher GWP
    Nivea Cashmere Shower Gel approx £1 (was on BOGOF)
    Schwarzkopf Smoothing Style spray (freebie)
    Nail wipe pads 49p B&M
    Snowman mallows 49p B&M
    Scwartzkopf smoothing gel and bracelet (freebie)
    No7 Mascara GWP
    Cost to me £5 RRP approx £20

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    Hamper for teenage girl
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    Basket 99p Morrisons
    Schwarzkopf Look products x3 (freebies)
    manicure set - Tesco 99p
    Boots No 17 blusher GWP
    Turbie towel (lining basket) 75p B&M
    Fluffy scoks (lining basket) 99p B&M
    Wrist bracelet making set £1 pound shop
    Cost to me approx £5, RRP approx £20
    Achieve FIRE/Mortgage Neutrality in 2030
    1) MFW Nov 21 £202K now £171.3K Equity 36.55%
    2) £2.6K Net savings after CCs 10/10/25
    3) Mortgage neutral by 06/30 (AVC £30.9K + Lump Sums DB £4.6K + (25% of SIPP 1.25K) = 35.5/£127.5K target 27.8% 14/11/25
    (If took bigger lump sum = 62K or 48.6%)
    4) FI Age 60 income target £17.1/30K 57% (if mortgage and debts repaid - need more otherwise) (If bigger lump sum £15.8/30K 52.67%)
    5) SIPP £5.1K updated 14/11/25
  • junior_j
    junior_j Posts: 4,280 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture Combo Breaker
    Savingholmes , they look fantastic well done!

    :T:T:T:T:T:T:T:T:T:T:T:T:T:T

    I just need to do pots of gold and get my dad one more presents :) x
    NanMias - cyber granddaughter!
  • Hi everyone
    Finally got camera back:j so i can upload picture for MIL Hamper. It's my first attempt please don't judge me too harshly:p
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    Hamper contains:
    East Of India Dishcloth £2
    East Of India Candle £1
    East Of India Shopping List Pad £2
    Spa Set £1.99
    Puppies and Kittens Calendar £1.49
    Russell Brand Book £5
    Health Book £2.50
    X2 Honey Bears £0
    Cherub Candle £1.50
    Shampoo and Conditioner from Avon £1 each
    Bubble bath from Avon £1
    2009 Diary 99p
    Thorntons Chocolate plaque £4
    East Of India Tag 50p

    All in all it wasn't bad, but i can't wrap it as have no cellophane and florists are being BAH HUMBUG this year so wont wrap it and let me pay for the amount of cello they use:mad: so will have to go as it is.
    ..xx
    I am only me, no pretences, no second guesses.. It's the best I can do, I'm sorry if that's not good enough for you... I'm sorry I'm not good enough for you :A
  • savingholmes
    savingholmes Posts: 29,130 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Name Dropper Photogenic
    Looks very cute JS - well done.
    Achieve FIRE/Mortgage Neutrality in 2030
    1) MFW Nov 21 £202K now £171.3K Equity 36.55%
    2) £2.6K Net savings after CCs 10/10/25
    3) Mortgage neutral by 06/30 (AVC £30.9K + Lump Sums DB £4.6K + (25% of SIPP 1.25K) = 35.5/£127.5K target 27.8% 14/11/25
    (If took bigger lump sum = 62K or 48.6%)
    4) FI Age 60 income target £17.1/30K 57% (if mortgage and debts repaid - need more otherwise) (If bigger lump sum £15.8/30K 52.67%)
    5) SIPP £5.1K updated 14/11/25
  • bunbun2
    bunbun2 Posts: 3,540 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture Combo Breaker
    ikkle87 wrote: »
    cocktail i think its from boots and worked out one pound after using a pinky (older £5 version of a bluey2)

    that's right:rotfl:
    saving for ds2's summer international scout camp - £200
    £60 deposit paid :j £100 paid:j £40 paid:j
  • bunbun2
    bunbun2 Posts: 3,540 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture Combo Breaker
    savingholmes - fab baskets - love the colours.

    jordanshannon your hamper is great. I love the basket.
    saving for ds2's summer international scout camp - £200
    £60 deposit paid :j £100 paid:j £40 paid:j
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