Finished Baskets - Part 2

irishgirl62

Thank you rusty! I am off to have a look loving the ideas... hopefully I will start somethiing this weekend

muchowing

Hi Everyone

I need to pick your brains please! I have been ploughing through the thread but am running out of time! I would love to make a Tea Hamper for my Mums Birthday next week as a surprise and just for her!!

I wondered if anyone could think of anything original - I'm not very imaginative!! Or arty,crafty either!

I already have

Shortbread
Yorkshire T ginger Biscuits
Mixed Box of Twinnings Tea Bags
Fruit Cake

I was thinking of

Scones
Jam
Cream(?)
Puzzle Book
Pen
China Mug with Coaster
Tea with Mussolini DVD

Is there anything else?

Also has anyone any tips on where is best to buy cello and ribbon cheap?

Any suggestions would be very welcome. Thanks.

Kath

fifi63

Our GP Registrar is leaving next week to start a new life in New Zealand. I am planning a 'Wee Taste of Scotland' Mini Basket for him to take with him.

Box of Highland Toffee
Packet of Shortbread
Lee's Tablet and Macaroon bars
Small tin of Haggis
Packet of Oatcakes
Minature of Whisky

Have already designed a couple of labels, one of which I will use but still have to think of suitable container. Any suggestions? Will post photo later.

cyclingyorkie

muchowing wrote: »

Hi Everyone

I need to pick your brains please! I have been ploughing through the thread but am running out of time! I would love to make a Tea Hamper for my Mums Birthday next week as a surprise and just for her!!

I wondered if anyone could think of anything original - I'm not very imaginative!! Or arty,crafty either!

I already have

Shortbread
Yorkshire T ginger Biscuits
Mixed Box of Twinnings Tea Bags
Fruit Cake

I was thinking of

Scones
Jam
Cream(?)
Puzzle Book
Pen
China Mug with Coaster
Tea with Mussolini DVD

Is there anything else?

Also has anyone any tips on where is best to buy cello and ribbon cheap?

Any suggestions would be very welcome. Thanks.

Kath

nice teacaddy?

can you find any cheap books on the history of tea? We used to have one...but i can't find it at the moment....

ellemm

fifi63 wrote: »

Our GP Registrar is leaving next week to start a new life in New Zealand. I am planning a 'Wee Taste of Scotland' Mini Basket for him to take with him.

Box of Highland Toffee
Packet of Shortbread
Lee's Tablet and Macaroon bars
Small tin of Haggis
Packet of Oatcakes
Minature of Whisky

Have already designed a couple of labels, one of which I will use but still have to think of suitable container. Any suggestions? Will post photo later.

As a fellow Scot...love the idea! and I am sure will be appreciated fifi63, I did something similar a couple of years ago for a Greek friend, but just put the stuff in a gift bag, can't think of a suitable container other than a shortbread tin?

irishgirl62

I thought i had saved the link that was posted here, it was for baskets an online store that sells them for a reasonable cost.. does anyone know where it is?

Wendy5704

I would be interested in the link too. Ive decided to create baskets for people this Christmas. Should be interesting as Im by no means arty. lol

Claire_Bear

For the Scottish hamper, maybe just buy a normal basket and line it with tartan fabric, or cover a cardboard box with tartan paper/fabric?

moonpenny

Hi everyone, Sorry if this has been covered before (havn't got time at mo to read through all posts!) but what do you all use for packaging?

I want to make some Baby Baskets and they are quite deep. Do you use shredded paper or something to lift the items? All the ones I've seen on websites just seem to have the things resting on top. What else could I use besides paper?
Thanks! in advance and the Hampers (on the pages I have read) are fabulous!!!

Giggle

moonpenny wrote: »

Hi everyone, Sorry if this has been covered before (havn't got time at mo to read through all posts!) but what do you all use for packaging?

I want to make some Baby Baskets and they are quite deep. Do you use shredded paper or something to lift the items? All the ones I've seen on websites just seem to have the things resting on top. What else could I use besides paper?
Thanks! in advance and the Hampers (on the pages I have read) are fabulous!!!

Could you not use some nappies that what i do