Home-made Gift Suitable for bags

Roz_V

Thanks for that - I thought I'd read somewhere that garlic needed a bit of prepping before use as the oil did something to it? ? Also, how long does it keep?

Guess what everyone's getting for Xmas then... seen some lovely (cheap) oil decanter things in Ikea that'd be perfect for this!!

zombiecazz

Sorry to say that I am entirely misinformed.
Apparently is it hazardous to add fresh herbs, chillis etc to oil. As the moisture in them can cause bacteria to grow in your oil.
The best way to flavour the oil is to saute your flavouring in the oil and then strain into jars. To get the look add dried herbs and chillis. They have a short life 2 weeks, but could be elongated by freezing until ready to give away.

Sorry about this. It's all news to me.
Alhtough this has no effect on scented bath oil unless you want to drink it.

Roz_V

Thanks for that...

Must remember not to drink my scented bath oils in future then

EDIT: Just found this site which explains how to make flavoured oils safely Going now so that I don't hijack this thread anymore

mgardner

Hi

I fill a little bag with hm Potpouri. Makes very cheap donations for the Grandkids School Christmas fair.

mgardner

AnnieH wrote:

Do what I've just done for my sister's hen night (which is tonight but I'm now not going to).
I emailed every company I could think of and asked for samples to fill party bags with. I've got a vast selection of everything from teabags to Listerine - all free

Brilliant idea thankyou

Queenie

Ideas? Look no further :laugh:

Home made Xmas Gifts

Hobbies/Crafts and moneysaving

Sea Shells, sea shells ... (gather during those summer beach trips )

Homemade Gifts

There should be something to inspire you among that lot nicki

nicki_2

Roz_V wrote:

has the cellophane come as sheets? or more kind of bag things?? I've had a look on ebay and can't quite work it out (but it has been a long day!!)

These are the ones I've just bought and they come as bags. This particular seller (who I've used before) sends them out in batches. I've just ordered 100 of each size :rolleyes::eek: They're great for putting things in, but content ideas are always a struggle for me. Last time I made up "kits" for different members of the family (from this site ) and also made up the teacher ones for my daughters teachers as "end of year" pressies

Thanks for all the ideas. Starting Monday I better start looking at the Freebies board :rotfl:

Queenie - I'll have a look through those threads on Monday when I can concentrate. Thanks

culpepper

Oh! I thought you meant very small plastic bags!
How about those hot chocolate kits where you have a big pretty mug and some hot choc powder with marshmallows?