coffee~bath hamper... anything else needed?

Frogling

postingalwaysposting wrote:

any ideas where i can get a big (ish) bow like florists use on their bouquets?

If you search for a seller on ebay called nickschicks and visit their shop (which is called Flower Power), you will see that they have instructions on making a couple of different types of bows, as well as corsages, etc. I found them the other day when I was looking for cellophane, and was really pleased because now I can do all of the wrapping myself

postingalwaysposting

researcher wrote:

I've had a couple of hampers in my time, and in all honesty once empty there's nothing much to use them for except storage. So have you considered a nice big wicker laundry basket, or log basket. You can pack them, cover and wrap with cellophane and tie with a big bow. Then your mum would have something practical she could use every time she did the laundry!

This type of thing http://www.cotswoldco.com/uk-info/baskets/willow_wash_basket/9397.html

The florists make their own bows, the tape/ribbon comes in long rolls - you could probably buy a roll from a friendly florist if you asked nicely! (Also the cellophane). It's not that expensive, and lasts and lasts.

Years ago I had a couple in red and gold, and I used them when wrappings all my presents.

:j aww thansk researcher :j i think you have made/decided half of this :rotfl: right i am on the look out for a laundry basket now i have seen some florists have pre~made bows (on ribbon) and they just pull one end and they are made... i could prob give it a go at making my own... i think i will have to pop into hobby craft

edit ~ just found a pull bow on ebay for £5 :eek: i am going to make my own i think :rotfl:

researcher

You are very welcome, it's given me pleasure to think about what I'd have done for my Mum too!

li'l_p

lyns wrote:

I put some hart shaped lights in my daughters they float in the water and change colour from woolworths looked great when i tested them and safer than candles.

Any ideas where to get these from? Do woolies still stock them and how much were they? :think:

postingalwaysposting

li'l_p wrote:

Any ideas where to get these from? Do woolies still stock them and how much were they? :think:

i have seen them in the woolies big read book... heart shaped glow drops they are called... 3 for £5.99 they glow when they come in contact with water... dont know if these are the ones though

http://www.woolworths.co.uk/ww_p2/search/search.jhtml?disableGlobalFredHopper=true&_requestid=81405

li'l_p

postingalwaysposting wrote:

i have seen them in the woolies big read book... heart shaped glow drops they are called... 3 for £5.99 they glow when they come in contact with water... dont know if these are the ones though

http://www.woolworths.co.uk/ww_p2/search/search.jhtml?disableGlobalFredHopper=true&_requestid=81405

Brilliant, thanks - found them on page 493 (for anyone else that wants to know!) Much safer option than candles - I always feel a degree of responsibility giving candles to people, so definately something worth considering. Thanks!

tiff

postingalwaysposting wrote:

:j aww thansk researcher :j i think you have made/decided half of this :rotfl: right i am on the look out for a laundry basket now i have seen some florists have pre~made bows (on ribbon) and they just pull one end and they are made... i could prob give it a go at making my own... i think i will have to pop into hobby craft

edit ~ just found a pull bow on ebay for £5 :eek: i am going to make my own i think :rotfl:

You could use a wicker laundry basket from Asda, they are £2.97. They're quite large, oval shaped with handles but you could use something like a dressing gown or pyjamas in the base to fill it out a bit.

postingalwaysposting

tiff wrote:

You could use a wicker laundry basket from Asda, they are £2.97. They're quite large, oval shaped with handles but you could use something like a dressing gown or pyjamas in the base to fill it out a bit.

thanks tiff... i may take a walk over there after work tommorow and look for one... thanks

lellie

there's some loovely coffee liqueur in lidl at the moment - it's £5 for a really elegant looking bottle, bought some for my sister. Some amaretto or similar would also be good..

V_Chic_Chick

Coffee Syrup / flavoured coffee.