handmade gifts for christmas and celebrations 2011

abatha

Thought I would show you a picture of my "Tea and Biscuits" hamper which I have made for my friend's birthday!
It included a Cath Kidston mug, a box of her favourite tea (both were reduced so MSE), some teapot shaped shortbread and some chocolate biscuits - both homemade. I'm really chuffed with the present I'm hoping she will be too

I put the biscuits in the presentation bags I picked up from Lakeland a couple of weeks ago then I tied them together with some luggage tags, I picked up the metal Happy Birthday tag from a local shop.

Dee2

Hi all,

Does anyone know where I can buy reasonably priced melt and pour soap? I've been buying it online but the postage is quite expensive. I've made a few bars which were great fun to make and friends and family like it but I've now run out and would like to make some more. All help appreciated!

hismummy

hi just found this theard, im looking for ideas, for small gifts i can make in an evening after i get the little one to bed. Any ideas anyone?

Giggle

kayandy wrote: »

I was just wondering how you make these??

http://holidaymemories-angie.blogspot.com/2008/09/stocking-stuffer-idea-cute-reindeers.html

Try here if you need any help just ask here is a photo of mine been doing them a few years now and always sell out at christmas



and my swiss roll cakes

sophsnan

A while back someone was talking about clove covered oranges just to let you know yesterday we were clearing the loft and found a box of old xmas decorations was looking through them and OH said you must have a scented candle in there and we found an orange covered in cloves must have been up there 10 or 12 years and it still smelled lovely

nikifife

This thread is fab, lots of inspiring ideas for christmas

andipandi72

This is a great site for ideas for hampers

http://www.sawyers-specialties.com/survival-kits/index.php

punkpink

Hi everyone, i'm reading this thread for some ideas this christmas, and i love all of what you've done and now have quite an extensive list (i hope you don't mind ), howver, i was thinking of making a sock cat (as a start) and i really have no idea of what to stuff it with or where to get it?

I was possibly thinking of a beanie style cat for my OH's truck at work, but i've tried looking and can't find any info on it. Does any one have any ideas?

TIA

ginnyknit

You may find a tutorial on you tube Punkpink, just type in sock cat tutorial ,There are loads on there.

punkpink

ginnyknit wrote: »

You may find a tutorial on you tube Punkpink, just type in sock cat tutorial ,There are loads on there.

Hi thanks for answering me, i have got a tutorial from another poster, just not to sure on what to use to stuff them or where to buy the 'stuffing' from.