Finished Baskets - Part 2

Ruth_honey

tab1967 wrote: »

Hi ladies loving all the new hampers. Kandipandi love those gingerbread men, did you make them yourself ?
Need you expert help ladies im making up a hamper for a friend of mine she wants me to make a thak you hamper for a lady at work that takes her in everyday. The lady is due to drive to Poland at christmas so thought I would make a travel hamper for her need idea please.
Have already got one of those squishy head pillows and a fleece blanket, thought about some energy drinks(as its a long drive) some snacks for on the way, some puzzle books,(she is travelling with her partner and 11 year old daughter) then im stuck what else can I add ???
Thanks in advance
Tracey x

A CD/cassette to play in the car? Car sweeties? An eye mask?

junior_j

How about a thermost , filled with sucker sweets , eye mask , crossword book , pen , packet of pocket tissues , drinks , torch?

hamish222

I also love the gingerbread men

CASP_3

yes i love the ginger bread one
san

BigMummaF

I love my fingerless gloves--even wear them indoors some days cuz they make me feel cozy-toast --so perhaps they'd be good for the driver Tad? A little notebook with handy phrases in various languages of the countries they are driving through, such as "How much is that?" "Quarter-pounder with small fries" & THE most important.."where's the loo!"

I've seen digital radios in Robert Dyas but didn't look at the price--sorry

Bit saucy this one, but how about a french maids costume to go with the breakfast in bed :eek: Used to be able to get those bean bag thingies with a 'tray' top--ideal for using on your lap; or what is the equivalent to a bed-jacket for a man? Perhaps a mini throw effort in a bold colour & you could embroider his name/initials on it, just to keep the chill off when he's sitting up doing his x-word?

I have to admit that I am a 'so safe even I can't find it' sort of person I bought a gizmo for me muvva a fair few years ago, to help when you put on a bracelt etc...still haven't found it & I've turned out all my usual hidey-holes

got-it-spend-it

CT19720 wrote: »

I've been a lurker on this thread for a while, and have been making hampers since Christmas, although never remember to take the photos to upload until it is too late!

I recently met up with someone who I used to work with 8 years ago, and will be seeing her again before christmas, so want to do a small hamper for her, although I am stuck with what to get her. I usually just send her gardening vouchers, but want to do a hamper as I really enjoy doing them. Not really got a theme, but have 5 mini pots of jam and a mug to give her, with some tea bags. Can any of you please give me some other ideas as to what else I could put with it. Trouble is I don't really know what food she is into. Budget up to £10.00.

Waiting to put a chocolate hamper together and will try to remember to add photos.

Thanks

How about making it into an afternoon tea hamper? You could maybe get a little teapot and add a couple of packets of posh biscuits. Add that t o what you already have and you have a lovely gift. I know someone (sorry can't think who) did a gorgeous tea hamper on a tea tray. It looked great- there are pictures on the old thread.

Dazi

Hiya, need a little bit of help.

My mum's hamper has turned out to have a bit of a cupcake theme:D. Have got some Dove stuff as that's what she wanted. Made a couple of the flannel cupcakes, then found some cupcake bath bombs in the local Home Bargains. Think I need a cupcake candle now.

The thing is, I would like to try and make a big cupcake to put it all in, I have a nice soft white towel to cover the top (thank you nescafe coffee beans :rotfl:) but am having trouble trying to think of how to do the cake case bit. I thought maybe corrugated cardboard painted ? but don't know where I can get any, done a search and its a bit expensive.

Soooooo any ideas?

shaz_mum_of__2

Dazi wrote: »

Hiya, need a little bit of help.

My mum's hamper has turned out to have a bit of a cupcake theme:D. Have got some Dove stuff as that's what she wanted. Made a couple of the flannel cupcakes, then found some cupcake bath bombs in the local Home Bargains. Think I need a cupcake candle now.

The thing is, I would like to try and make a big cupcake to put it all in, I have a nice soft white towel to cover the top (thank you nescafe coffee beans :rotfl:) but am having trouble trying to think of how to do the cake case bit. I thought maybe corrugated cardboard painted ? but don't know where I can get any, done a search and its a bit expensive.

Soooooo any ideas?

Not quite what you were asking but mr t was selling off spotty cake tins (for storing cakes in not cooking ) really cheap and i thought it would make a nice big cupcake with a white towel hiding the contents too


for cardboard try electrical shops,big appliances have big boxes

Shaz

thumperandbambi

Hi

Last night managed to finish the first of my baby baskets. Have two friends due in Dec. This one is Neutral as they have not found out what they are having. I REALLY loved making these ones, even more than the christmas ones, it was so nice to be able to get things I think people will use rather than just buying 1 outfit for the same price
It contains:
Towel set - £3 Primark
Poems for babies book - 99p 99p stores
Wet wipes - £1 Tesco
Johnsons wash - 50p Asda
Johnsons Shampoo - 50p Asda
4 Vests - Free Brand new from when my ds was born (he got given LOADS!!)
Winnie the pooh teether set - £1 Poundland
Cello cone with cotton wool - Approx 50p
1/2 pack newborn nappies - 82p Tesco (padding out the bottom)
Cat teddy - £1 Asda
Imperial leather bath stuff (for mum) - £1 Asda
Mini Wine (For mum/dad) - £1.99 Tesco
Basket - £2.50 Instore

Unwrapped

Wrapped

Just need to do a nice label on the pc now

Katie
x

Ruth_honey

Dazi wrote: »

Hiya, need a little bit of help.

My mum's hamper has turned out to have a bit of a cupcake theme:D. Have got some Dove stuff as that's what she wanted. Made a couple of the flannel cupcakes, then found some cupcake bath bombs in the local Home Bargains. Think I need a cupcake candle now.

The thing is, I would like to try and make a big cupcake to put it all in, I have a nice soft white towel to cover the top (thank you nescafe coffee beans :rotfl:) but am having trouble trying to think of how to do the cake case bit. I thought maybe corrugated cardboard painted ? but don't know where I can get any, done a search and its a bit expensive.

Soooooo any ideas?

Morrisons have some lovely cupcake stuff in their homeware section. A lap tray, worktop saver, coasters and some cake tins with cupcakes on. And this is probably too small to fit your mum's gifts in, but Sainsburys has a fab ceramic cupcake with baking bits inside. It's £10 and on 3 for 2. I *love* it! Will try and find a pic...