Finished baskets!!

perfectlypoor

I did my parents a hamper last year containing food and drink which went down so well I am trying more this year so far I have brought the baskets and tubs and a few bits to go inside
Mother in law..tiger themed basket
so far have got a tiger pen set,tiger balm and a trolley token(these always go down well) left to get...mug,magnet,soft toy, tiger lilly candle ? tiger cross stitch

nephew (14) man utd/footie themed in red storage tub
got nothing yet but planning a football (bulk it out a bit lol) wallet, mug,key ring any more ideas welcome

friend and her partner
bottle of bourbon-copy of jack daniels (aldi about £7) 2 mixer glasses (79p for pack of 4) 4 cans of coke or maybe glass bottles (if can find any on offer)
doritos and a dip

my partner Retro sweets filled 'organizer' box (10 compartment reduced to £1 in wilko)
also used cheap craft items kit (2.50 from wilkos) to fill two more of the boxes for son and other nephew I even managed to use some of the foam letters to put son and nephews name's on lol (will post pics as for a first attempt I am quite pleased with them. Thanks everyone for inspiration ;-)

mumma2one

These are SO amazing, well done!

I am planning on doing movie themed baskets for my parents and in-laws, with a DVD, blockbuster rental voucher (from pigsback using my piggyoints), popcorn, chocolate, mugs, tea/coffee/hot choc, nuts/crisps and maybe some beer for FIL.

For hubby I am doing a "winter warmer" one, new dressing gown and slippers, chocolate, dvd or PC game and a few other bits.

I am going to use some M&S vouchers we got last year that we STILL haven't spent!! LOL.

The baskets I have are plain wicker ones, I was wondering if anyone had some ideas for what I could use to line them with?

Sallys_Savings

perfectlypoor wrote: »

I did my parents a hamper last year containing food and drink which went down so well I am trying more this year so far I have brought the baskets and tubs and a few bits to go inside
Mother in law..tiger themed basket
so far have got a tiger pen set,tiger balm and a trolley token(these always go down well) left to get...mug,magnet,soft toy, tiger lilly candle ? tiger cross stitch

nephew (14) man utd/footie themed in red storage tub
got nothing yet but planning a football (bulk it out a bit lol) wallet, mug,key ring any more ideas welcome

friend and her partner
bottle of bourbon-copy of jack daniels (aldi about £7) 2 mixer glasses (79p for pack of 4) 4 cans of coke or maybe glass bottles (if can find any on offer)
doritos and a dip

my partner Retro sweets filled 'organizer' box (10 compartment reduced to £1 in wilko)
also used cheap craft items kit (2.50 from wilkos) to fill two more of the boxes for son and other nephew I even managed to use some of the foam letters to put son and nephews name's on lol (will post pics as for a first attempt I am quite pleased with them. Thanks everyone for inspiration ;-)

If you havent got the mugs as yet, how about a photo mug for £1.99 from Truprint (look on the grabbit board for the code) I think they're normally about £7. Perhaps have a photo of your nephew in a man u shirt on it?

Also I saw some England mug sets in Soccer World last week for £2.

Sallys_Savings

mumma2one wrote: »

These are SO amazing, well done!

I am planning on doing movie themed baskets for my parents and in-laws, with a DVD, blockbuster rental voucher (from pigsback using my piggyoints), popcorn, chocolate, mugs, tea/coffee/hot choc, nuts/crisps and maybe some beer for FIL.

For hubby I am doing a "winter warmer" one, new dressing gown and slippers, chocolate, dvd or PC game and a few other bits.

I am going to use some M&S vouchers we got last year that we STILL haven't spent!! LOL.

The baskets I have are plain wicker ones, I was wondering if anyone had some ideas for what I could use to line them with?

Shredded paper if you have a shredder.

I also use fabric.....It doesnt have to be new as long as its clean and ironed first. I have bought clothing from car boots and jumble sales that the fabric catches my eye....chrismasy colours, glittery or colours to match your hampers. I have been lucky enough to buy dresses (which tend to be best or skirts) and cut the fabric into a couple of squares, hemmed the edges and then scrunched into baskets. Or if you dont have a huge amount of fabric and its a big basket use recyled bubble wrap underneath it.

For the movie theme hamper how about asking your dvd store if they have any old leaflets (ours bring new ones out every month with releases on) and then use those slightly scrunched up as a base for your hamper.

mariagti

These inspired me so much today that this afternoon i went out and brought the baskets and bits for two my mum and sister in law.

i found some really nice baskets in my tesco extra store but cant find them online. There were a set of 2 wicker basket with cloth lining for £3.68 and then the ones i brought were called a seagrass shelf basket with metal handles on each side, which looked a bit more expensive they were £3.98 each.

i brought a load of bits from poundland and wilkinson to fill them up i will take some pictures later and put them on here.:D

moneysavingmumofone

Does anyone know how to make hand made soap? Would like to put some in gift baskets

Trow

moneysavingmumofone wrote: »

Does anyone know how to make hand made soap? Would like to put some in gift baskets

Try here for a beginners quide

Anic

moneysavingmumofone wrote: »

Does anyone know how to make hand made soap? Would like to put some in gift baskets

I've never done it myself but this thread might help

http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showthread.html?t=355501

Amarillo

This has motivated me to do one for my lovely, elderly neighbours (who are like grandparents to my children). Decided to do a bird themed one as they like feeding the birds in their garden. I got:

Lined basket £4 (was lovely and worth the extra price)
Bird Calender £2.99
Roosting pouch £1
Wooden bird feeder £2.99
Peanuts £1
Bell shaped bird seed thingy £1
Packet of fat balls £1
Magnet pad with picture of birds on front 50p

So a total of £14.50. It looks lovely wrapped in cellophane and tied with some burgundy organza that I had which matches part of the pattern in the basket.

chalky_75

Amarillo -- that sounds really lovely