Finished Baskets - Part 2

CT19720

ZLS1984 wrote: »

Hey Guys,

My gran was thrilled with her hamper so much so she looked as though she might cry. None of her children made any effort like she thought they would. It appears that only I made the effort.

Unfortuantly I have not got a picture as my camera was not working.

Well done Zoe :T , I know you were having problems with what to give her, so I am so glad that it was well received. It makes all the effort doing it, well worth it.

ZLS1984

Thanks CT I was happy that she liked it.

louby-lou-lou

I would do hampers for peeps all the time as i love making them up but When you have given a few it's hard to keep giving to the same people as they just think oh another basket!. I need some different ideas.
I posted a pic of my valentines one i did on the other thread it was quite cheap too as alot of the stuff was homemade.

miss*whisper

ZLS1984 wrote: »

Hey Guys,

My gran was thrilled with her hamper so much so she looked as though she might cry. None of her children made any effort like she thought they would. It appears that only I made the effort.

Unfortuantly I have not got a picture as my camera was not working.

Well done! I know you were struggling with the content; glad she loved it!

miss*whisper

I need ideas for my Bro's birthday (next week:eek: ) Normally I've got that ready a lot earlier as his birthday is close after my ex's but now I don't have that reminder ) it's snuck up on me unannounced!

He likes going to the theatre (I thought theatre tokens as a last resort but think it looks unimaginative) and loves studying History (got his degree as a mature student 2 yrs ago) I know he plays chess/belongs to a chess club and works voluntarily at local theatre (so can get in to see plays free/cheaper, hence theatre tokens not being best idea)

Apart from a bottle of red wine (already got from a pre-xmas trip to Calais) I'm at a loss!!

Any ideas?

PRINCESSX87

Thanks millie2008* This is the problem i have the nearest pouund store is around 18 miles away lol (Kinda living in the sticks) So i would be paying more in petrol trying to get there.... I have seen some really nice one's on here and cant beleive how cheap they can be done for.... So do you think it would look unprofessional if i use a nice bag or even a birthday gift box that sort of thing??? Thanks for the great advice peeps x

miss*whisper

PRINCESSX87 wrote: »

Thanks millie2008* This is the problem i have the nearest pouund store is around 18 miles away lol (Kinda living in the sticks) So i would be paying more in petrol trying to get there.... I have seen some really nice one's on here and cant beleive how cheap they can be done for.... So do you think it would look unprofessional if i use a nice bag or even a birthday gift box that sort of thing??? Thanks for the great advice peeps x

Why not use a box and cover it with appropriate gift wrap? May be more MSE and you can use the exact size you need rather than trying to fit stuff into a gift box? Nothing wrong with a gift box, or gift bag, I hasten to add

Just I think it looks more personal and that that you've given it some thought

RustyFlange

Hi guys it is my little sister in laws 18th birthday today (sunday)

Have made her up a car washing hamper

total spend approx £10, budget was £20 most of the stuff came from wilkos, with the dice, tax disc holder, shoe keychain and notepad came from asda and were reduced from £16 to just £1

bunbun2

rusty love the car washing hamper - fab prices too!

princessx87 I have used boxes for my hampers. I have also used the display boxes you get on shelves in the supermarkets:D some of these are nice colours and don't even need covering.

JaneLiz

I find myself going back over this thread and the pic only one many times a week to try to get more inspiration!

I'm so glad I found you guys - birthday present giving will hopefully be more interesting now and more enjoyable for both of us! (Admit it - no one really likes giving thoughtless gifts)