Finished Baskets - Part 2

kayandy_2

Hey guys do you have any idea where i can get some retro sweets from or anythng from 1989 for my bf 21st hamper or any other deas you guys have would be great x

sheyo

Hi guys I wonder if you could help me - I am trying to make up a 1940's themed hamper for a couple of married relatives - any idea what i could put in it? so far I have a cd. Any ideas would be great - thanks x

mary-op

midnightraven -what a super idea and what a lovely hamper.........he'll love it :T

sheyo - You could put in a replica ration book (think you might find the image of one on google -print it out and turn it into a notebook)- anything to do with cooking then - food was still on ration - a book on the 1940's household tips............oh brains seized up. I'm sure if you google 1940's you'll find a load of ideas. Good luck -fascinating idea

sheyo

thanks Mary - I hadnt thought of ration books - its a fantastic idea x

sheyo

oh dear - that sounded rude and I really didnt' mean to - I really am pleased I was at a point where I seriously thought of giving up on the idea - could perhaps get household tips together too - thanks again. wanders off muttering . . . .

Giggles_Fairy

For the 1940s hamper how about including some 'How to' packets. For example for the woman include a tea bag and an eyeliner, put in some celophane and put a tag on for 'How to give the illusion of tights.... 1. use tea bag to colour legs. 2. draw down back of leg with eyeliner to create the line' Thats abit poop cause its off top of my head and being 24 Im abit rusty on the 1940s! But Im sure if you google it you will find loads of the old tricks they used to do. Im trying to remember the stories my Grandad has told me but its escaping me now..... oh he did mention something about a desert being bread soaked in milk.

You could also put in some patriotic items too or to decorate it. Some bunting etc. #

This website lists some of the items used in 1940s http://www.!!!!!!!!!.com/retro2/lisanostalgia2/40sproducts.html It could be quite fun to put a tin of spam in there!!!!

gemnjordsnjades

kayandy wrote: »

Hey guys do you have any idea where i can get some retro sweets from or anythng from 1989 for my bf 21st hamper or any other deas you guys have would be great x

Hi hope im not too late to help you out! I bought some retro sweets in next a few weeks ago. There were mini refresher bars and the white choc buttons with sprinkles on also a few others but I cant remember what they were. 99p a bag.

Also today in somerfield they had discontinued cds reduced to 74p and 99p some were top of the pops from various years between the 60s and the 90s. Tried to find my year but they didnt have it. Could be worth a look?

laurarobby

Hi all. I was on here last year for the run up to xmas and im back for ideas again. think im going to do movie hampers this year, im so looking forward to collecting everything and makeing them up.

i also wondered what the paint/pens are called that you can write on glass with. (i think its the same stuff they use to write on childrens headbands) as i would like to personalise some glasses too x

samanthalvsben

just thought id pop by and tell you all that pound shop are selling wicker baskets for £1 each bargain xx

polkadot

Hello everyone

I'm getting some lovely ideas for christmas, but I need some help with ideas for earlier than that. Im having our second baby in August and my parents are coming from South Africa to help look after DS1 whilst Im in hospital (c-section so likely to be in for a few days). We haven't seen them for three years so I'd like to make some hampers for them-as well as DH (new daddy) and DS1 (big brother).
So far I have these ideas:
Nana:
Sanctuary gift set (freebie with my face wash)
Strawberry shopper (p&p only)
Angel keyring (from studio to put a spare house key on for her)
Personalised pen ( from Studio,DS1 starts reception while she's here so she will be getting him settled)
Pukka pad (which I'm turning into a kind of control journal for her with important phone numbers, bus routes to DS friends and fave outings etc)
Tea bag envelope
Mug
Bath sheet
(Think Nana's is pretty much done?)
Noah (grandad)
Bath sheet
Mug
Personalised pen and puzzle book (he is going to stay with my brother and commute to ours everyday)
Chocolates
Daddy to be
"I love daddy bib"
Earplugs
Energy drink
Picture frame (I want to make one so looking for cheap kits)
Disposable changing kit (havent found one yet but I liked the idea)
"Nappy changing peg" for nose
New pj's for baby sick
Daddies own "sick cloth"
Chocolate cigar (still havent founnd these either, but we aren't smokers)
Big brother
I have nothing yet

Any other ideas to add to or where to find these items will be greatly appreciated.