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Finished baskets!!
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If you are doing loads of baskets, here could be a good place to get cello
Just over £11 for 100m http://easyfloristsupplies.co.uk/florist-film/cat_24.htmlWork like you don't need money,Love like you've never been hurt,And dance like no one's watchingSave the cheerleader, save the world!0 -
Has anyone found any cheap non-transparent cellophane? I've found a couple but they weren't very Christmassy.0
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iwanttosave wrote: »If you are doing loads of baskets, here could be a good place to get cello
Just over £11 for 100m http://easyfloristsupplies.co.uk/florist-film/cat_24.html
But delevery is £8.81 pence
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Hiya
I love this site for smellies / candles for hampers - and they have free delivery too! Yay
Cookies and Cream
Alison x
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PS - MY little xmas tip for hampers - this may seem really obvious but a cheap was to "christmas up" a hamper - add a posh looking christmas tree decoration like these

Alison x:heart2:Mum to my little Daisy 3 and Archie 1.:heart2:0 -
This is one of 4 hampers I have done for my daughters aunties. They are all the same except for one item personel to them, this one is a diary. The whole thing cost about £6.00
http://s218.photobucket.com/albums/cc204/viviennel/?action=view¤t=JanesHamper003.jpg
http://s218.photobucket.com/albums/cc204/viviennel/?action=view¤t=JanesHamper002.jpg
Contents:
Quinns Bottle 25p,Bath Salts 50p, Bath Puff 25p, 4 Candles 50p, Candle Holder 15p, Coaster 75p, Cup 50p, Toblerone 50p, Mini Chocs 25p, Whisk 25p, Hot Choc 12p, Diary £1.15, Yes/No doll 49P, Basket 70p
Hiya, where did you get the yes/no dolls from for 49p?0 -
There are lots of those yes/no dolls on ebay (anuzukin?) I got mine there I suspect thats you best bet.Boots Card - £17.53, Nectar Points - £15.06 - *Saving for Chrimbo*2015 Savings Fund - £2575.000
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i finished one!! woohooo
my first attempt at a pullbow too
i did have my niece's hamper in a wicker type basket but thought it looked better in the bat box.. so here it is.
http://s221.photobucket.com/albums/dd193/crispeater_hampers/?action=view¤t=SP_A0063.jpg
wrapped
http://s221.photobucket.com/albums/dd193/crispeater_hampers/?action=view¤t=SP_A0064.jpg
i think i could do with using a bit more wrapping next time thoughIt only seems kinky the first time.. :A0 -
Thanks Boomdocker, I'll take a look

Crispeater that looks fab :beer:0 -
Has anyone found any cheap non-transparent cellophane? I've found a couple but they weren't very Christmassy.
try https://www.flowerhour.co.uk they seem to have some opaque ones. Hopefully my order will arrive today and I'll let you know as I've ordered some!!0 -
crispeater your hamper looks great! I have the same boxes too so nice to see one made up0
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