Finished baskets!!

lilian1977

rainmac wrote: »

Love your basket Lilian, full of lovely stuff! Can I please ask where you got the mugs from, they are really nice

They're from Au Naturel, they were £1.50 each or 3 for 2. They're nice aren't they?! We had to stop ourselves buying loads for our flat as well, remembered just in time we already have too many

waddy80

rainmac wrote: »

Great basket of goodies waddy80, your friend will love it, a very thoughtful gift And if your friend doesn't like it, you can always send it my way :rotfl:

Can I please ask where you got the chocolate mug from?

Thanks - The mug was from boots in the sale after christmas. It had loads of stuff in it which was nearly out of date, so I put other stuff in. Think it cost me 50p!

waddy80

Siren137 wrote: »

Anyway, I had a question for all you hamper experts, I've got a couple of little pots of things that won't be seen if I just place them in the basket. I was wondering how to go about padding the bottom and what I should use to do it.

Thanks!

I used some of those air packaging pockets that I had from something I ordered online. I then put a sheet of tissue paper over the top. I've used bubble wrap before, and shredded paper.

cookiedough38

sammy_kaye18 wrote: »

Help

Need some idesa

My mother in law last night announced that she ahd accidentalyl ordered 2 jamie oliver flavour shakers as presents and she only needed on. So seeing as she owed me a tenner, I asked if i could have the other odd one and we'd be even and she happily agreed. (what a niceMIL i have)

anyway i was trying to think who i could give it to and i think my dad will be the best chocie. He loves to cok adn does 98% of the cooking in his house with his new wife and hes a dab hand at it. So im thinking a sort of Jamie Oliver related christmas hamper for him.

Now Im just needing some ideas please!!! I have no ideas what cook books he has or anythign like that just that he has a fair few of them. I dont think he has the big 'jamie at home' book though as i saw him eyeing my copy up when he last visited! :rolleyes: and i have soem amazon vouchers that could cover this, but im stuck for other ideas from Mr Oliver - how can i makea basket round him

also forgot to add that for his birthday i got him an apron and oven glove set.

I bought my OH some jamie oliver cooking tongs, a dvd of his, I know he also has various baking utensils, cutlery and mugs for sale on amazon.

jembie

I am hoping some of you peeps can give me some ideas.
I am trying to put together a non-edible chocolate basket for my sis. I have chocolate candles but can't seem to find anything else. I was sure you could get chocolate shampoo/conditioner anyone know somewhere I can get some?
Also any other ideas of non edible chocolate??

rainmac

jembie wrote: »

I am hoping some of you peeps can give me some ideas.
I am trying to put together a non-edible chocolate basket for my sis. I have chocolate candles but can't seem to find anything else. I was sure you could get chocolate shampoo/conditioner anyone know somewhere I can get some?
Also any other ideas of non edible chocolate??

Hi jembie, what a great idea

Have found this site - lots of gorgeous chocolate items!

And these...

http://purelysimplysoap.co.uk/advanced_search_result.html?keyword=chocolate&zenid=cd696b86589888e95792bedca3451a30&search_in_description=1

http://www.lush.co.uk/Shop/SearchResults.aspx?fdPageReset=true

http://www.cotswoldtrading.com/Chocolate_Bowl.aspx?PRICEID/120/20/1

How about a copy of the book Chocolat by Jonanne Harris

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Magnetic-Memo-Notepad-Pad-with-Chocolates-Design_W0QQitemZ290245884492QQihZ019QQcategoryZ20644QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Dairy-Milk-Chocolate-design-melamine-bowl-kitchen_W0QQitemZ110269542230QQihZ001QQcategoryZ36028QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

http://health-beauty.search.ebay.co.uk/chocolate-soap_Bath-Body_W0QQcatrefZC12QQdfspZ32QQfromZR41QQftrtZ1QQftrvZ1QQga10244Z10425QQsabfmtsZ1QQsacatZ11838QQsaobfmtsZinsif

HTH

Remember to post a pic when you're finished!

rainmac

Jembie, thought of another one - calorie free chocolate cupcake (a brown flannel inside a muffin case). Just done this quickly so you get an idea of what it looks like...



There are lots of ideas of making cakes using flannels on this thread - http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showthread.html?t=622943

jembie

Excellent ideas.
Thanks rainmac! I will certainly post a pic
Yes I had thought of the flannel idea too and already have the the thread bookmarked...Need confidence in doing it right

rainmac

jembie wrote: »

Excellent ideas.
Thanks rainmac! I will certainly post a pic
Yes I had thought of the flannel idea too and already have the the thread bookmarked...Need confidence in doing it right

It's much easier to do with a cheaper flannel. I used one from Wilkinsons - 25p :T

Siren137

Hehe Rainmac I've just picked up some of those flannels from Wilkos to make flannel cupcakes as well!! I love that case of yours though, where did you get it if you don't mind me asking?

I know avon do a white chocolate bubble bath. Its in the sale at the moment, I think its a pound a bottle!! At least it was in my catalogue.