Finished Baskets - Part 2

bec5670

Have made this for a friend for christmas. She went to the horse racing earlier this year and loved it so have bought a "night at home horse racing dvd game" with pretend money to bet with and other bits from carboot for a £1. Box was bashed a bit but stuff had never been used and I am really pleased with how it looks in the hamper. Have added some drinks from HomeBargains and some nibbles and chocs from Tescos. Also a cuddly horse originally from M+S from charity shop for 50p!

Shakespeare3

bec5670 The vase with chocolates looks lovely what a great idea.

CT19720

bec5670 wrote: »

I have made these for friends at work using a square shaped vase from Tesco sale. Think they were just under £2. Used werthers, 2 lots of goldy coloured roses chocolates from a local cheap shop and tescos own dairy toffees in shiny gold wrapper. Am going to attach a label with poem on and a scratchcard.

Rebecca

What a great idea - i have loads of vases left from my wedding last year gathering dust, so this is a fab way to get rid of them and give the teachers at my 2 son's schools xmas presents - thanks. Would you be able to post the words of the poem please -assuming its a general one about a pot of gold.

bec5670

CT19720 wrote: »

Would you be able to post the words of the poem please -assuming its a general one about a pot of gold.

I got it from off the internet somewhere! If you want me to send you my labels in Microsoft Publisher just pm me your email.

This pot of gold is just for you
To make your dreams come true
Good luck and festive cheer
From me to you xx

OohSoHolly

thevicster wrote: »

Could you perhaps buy/make some elderflower biscuits/jam? Maybe you might be able to get scented candles/room spray/perfume too?

hth

oooo Thanks for that. Never thought of biscuits. Im not a bad baker . Might try and find some room spray aswell.

ZLS1984

I have run out of baskets and need to make my mums hamper, any one got any ideas what I can use. It is a mix between choc and bubble bath so need so easy ideas lol.

junior_j

The pot of gold is a great idea!

How much would one cost , using like a small plant pot with gold wrapping on it?

If i got a £1.00 scratch card , bag of cold coins , gold tinsel and what else would you add?

Jess x

passion8

junior_j wrote: »

Hello!

When i went shopping ealrier i only ended up getting two things for a nappy cake i am making!

From super savers i got

Johnsons baby talc = 79p
Johsons bar of baby soap =35p

So thats a start lol!
Jess x

Hi there (and hello all )

If you're doing a Johnson's themed nappy cake, look out for the 1p Top to Toe wash in Boots. It first appeared as 1p in September I think, but it seems to have made a reapparance in some stores. Not all though, so best to check the price first. I know it works as I bought 6 for 6p myself

sally06 kindly posted a picture of it here: #1117 and even though it's only a travel-sized item, it's still worth looking out for. It's usually priced at 99p on the shelves. Hth

Overwhelmed with all of the hampers, baskets, and ideas that you've all posted but I'll spend a few hours catching up. I had to take a bit of a break as I was literally overwhelmed myself - probably because I'd bought too many things (It is possible )

BUT ... spotted some great ideas whilst catching up, so thanks to all that have posted pics and ideas xx

Angie100

If anyone is doing a baby basket, Asda had Johnsons Baby Lotion normal size for 60p tonight.

passion8

3tabbycats wrote: »

Rusty..thanks for posting the link for the jute bag site. There are some fab bags on there, perfect for making presents look extra special, just a shame they're all only available as a minimum of 10 bags.

Hi 3tabbycats I can't resist hitting those links lol, and I just had a look at those bags (aren't they lovely? ) and, as far as I can see, you can buy them individually. Hth