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My extremely thrifty hampers (with pics)

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  • misfire
    misfire Posts: 507 Forumite
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    WOW - Your hampers look fab!! I have one elderly relative i never know what to get but she is so fussy on food so i had discounted 'hampers' but i think i will do her a non food one - they look well cool and much more expensive than they cost you - plus the thought that has gone into them will be so appreciated.

    Books for hampers- as per my post on grabit - poundstretcher have hardback books for 1 gbp and soft backs for 20p authors like rosalind pilcher (sp?) danielle steel, ian rankin and loads of other authors that i recognized. Would be excellent for hampers!!
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  • iwanttosave_2
    iwanttosave_2 Posts: 34,292 Forumite
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    misfire wrote:

    Books for hampers- as per my post on grabit - poundstretcher have hardback books for 1 gbp and soft backs for 20p authors like rosalind pilcher (sp?) danielle steel, ian rankin and loads of other authors that i recognized. Would be excellent for hampers!!


    Thats where I got all my books from for OH's nana and grandad. Its called instore round here. :D
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  • iwanttosave_2
    iwanttosave_2 Posts: 34,292 Forumite
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    hilary1 wrote:
    Where do you get the baskets from?

    I've done this years shopping but am going to do hampers next year and birthdays


    Mine were from instore, or poundstrecher depending on where you live.

    I made a post in a thread on here showing pics of them all, I will get the link of the thread in a minute.

    EDIT: link for the hampers http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showthread.html?t=288688
    Work like you don't need money,
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  • In_Search_Of_Me
    In_Search_Of_Me Posts: 10,634 Forumite
    Great idea...will do sim with handmade bathbombs & bath melts for the special people only!
    Nerd no 109 Long haulers supporters DFW #1! Even in the darkest moments, love and hope are always possible.

  • claffys
    claffys Posts: 212 Forumite
    They look great.:T
    I saw a basket set in homebargains today for £3.99 for 3 different sized baskets.
    Think they were supposed to be bathroom sets but they would be perfect for your hampers.
  • chardonnay_2
    chardonnay_2 Posts: 2,201 Forumite
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    they look fab - you've got me doing hampers now and i'm pinching a few of your ideas, hope you don't mind.

    cheers
    :love: married to the man of my dreams! 9-08-09:love:
  • iwanttosave_2
    iwanttosave_2 Posts: 34,292 Forumite
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    chardonnay wrote:
    they look fab - you've got me doing hampers now and i'm pinching a few of your ideas, hope you don't mind.

    cheers


    No I don't mind at all, thats why I put them up. I of all people know what it is like to need a bit of inspiration to think of prezzies. Glad it could help you :)
    Work like you don't need money,
    Love like you've never been hurt,
    And dance like no one's watching
    Save the cheerleader, save the world!
  • astonsmummy
    astonsmummy Posts: 14,219 Forumite
    Great hampers wanty, you've really inspired me! I hve started writing a list out of potential things to go in everyones hampers, i hope they like them! xx
    :j Baby boy Number 2, arrived 12th April 2009!:j
  • KittyKate
    KittyKate Posts: 1,606 Forumite
    Inspired here also! I'm doing a food, drink and 'miscellaneous' hamper for my dad :D
  • Iguana
    Iguana Posts: 1,781 Forumite
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    You've given me food for thought!:beer:
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