Finished baskets!!

Chris25

I've just posted this on the 'anybody know how to make this' board and it struck me that I'm mixing-up the 2 boards

anyway, I just wanted to echo the sentiments for all you clever hamper/basket people - I love looking at the photos and reading about what you've made.

may I just say.................i think all the baskets, cake slices, cupcakes, nappycakes, reindeer, rabbits, hampers & bouquets (have I left anything out? ) are fantastic; you are all really talented and even if I don't have a go at making any of these things (I like to think that I'm just taking my time choosing what to do - perhaps the goldfish! ) I enjoy reading the posts and seeing the photos.

A big round of applause please for all the crafters on 'Does Anyone Know How I Can Make This'
and of course for all those clever people on 'Finished Baskets' too
:T :T :T

shaz_mum_of__2

bunbun2 wrote: »

another hamper I have made. this one is for MIL's birthday. can you tell I am going away soon and am finishing my hampers to take with me:rotfl:
excuse the background - taken in ds2 bedroom:D

I love the tray set was it from morrisons ??i think i saw one there a while ago

can you get cotton shoppers with cupcakes or plain ones i could decorate??

Shaz

lilian1977

I bought those very coasters in Morrisons to create a similar basket - OH wouldn't let me get the tray though because I spotted it minutes after saying I had £80 to last me 3 weeks, lol.

The basket I bought them for is coming together really nicely, will take pics when it's done. Don't actually know who it's for yet but always good to have an emergency gift!

Oh and OT - OH saw David Tennant in Morrisons the other day. It was the day after we'd seen him in Hamlet at the RSC (he was FAB) and I was in the toilet and therefore missed him! Grr. Did see Kate Winslet and Sam Mendes at Hamlet though, and also Georgia Moffett (who plays The Doctors Daughter in Dr Who, and is Tennant's real life girlfriend).

OT over!

bunbun2

shaz - yes the tray was from Morrisons, so were the coasters. the mug and teatowel from Homebase.

lilian - looking forward to seeing a pic of your hamper. I love seeing what others have done with the same things I have made up.

rainmac

Fab pressies bunbun, loads of lovely things

Forgot to say, can I please ask, where did you get the cupcake book from?

rainmac

lilian1977 wrote: »

I bought those very coasters in Morrisons to create a similar basket - OH wouldn't let me get the tray though because I spotted it minutes after saying I had £80 to last me 3 weeks, lol.

The basket I bought them for is coming together really nicely, will take pics when it's done. Don't actually know who it's for yet but always good to have an emergency gift!

Oh and OT - OH saw David Tennant in Morrisons the other day. It was the day after we'd seen him in Hamlet at the RSC (he was FAB) and I was in the toilet and therefore missed him! Grr. Did see Kate Winslet and Sam Mendes at Hamlet though, and also Georgia Moffett (who plays The Doctors Daughter in Dr Who, and is Tennant's real life girlfriend).

OT over!

Ohhh, you name dropper lilian :rotfl: I shook hands with Bob Monkhouse when I was a kiddie!

lilian1977

Hehe, that's better than mine!

I love that cupcake book as well, saw it on Play.com but it was 6 pounds...

savingholmes

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Contents: Various glues, tapes and glue dots from items had in house already, card making set from Home & Bargain for 79p, 1 each of approx 16 special papers (handbag pictures etc) - available from specialist shops for between £4 and £8 per full pack (1 pack of papers had 12 patterns and 12 sheets per pattern - so this was cost effective), plus cut outs from special papers - heart shapes, gift tag shapes, squares etc - mixed pack available at The Works for approx £4, plus sequins, metalic Thanks confetti and Happy Birthday confetti from a selection I had (max spend on full packs £1 each - didn't use full packs in box - sequins available lots of stores eg Wilkinsons, The Works and Asda. I used some alphabet stamps (£4 at car boot) in different colours to create a pretty label for the box.

Also inspired me to do a flower arrangement as a thank you for MIL using vase already had and flowers from the garden.

Contents of vase (vase was originally interflora birthday present):
Purple ribbon - saved for me by MIL so free
Verbena Bonariensis, Michelmas Daisies, Montebretia, Wiegela leaves, Striped grass leaves and unknow pink flower!

Also did a cheer up craft box for ill family member

Contents of bottom box:
Various glues, tapes and glue dots from items in house already plus "angel hair" approx £1 a metre (available from craft shops) put in small sections from 4 different colours, pretty mixed rectangular voiles original set of 24 was £1.99 in the Works, orange plastic netting - approx 50p, small box of diamantee, stars and sequins - approx £2. Used scrap booking lilac paper I already had to make a label plus alphabet stickers I already had!

I've also started some other boxes, I'll keep you updated on my progress....:cool:

she_grinch

rainmac wrote: »

Fab pressies bunbun, loads of lovely things

Forgot to say, can I please ask, where did you get the cupcake book from?

Homebase has those recipe books, they are on a revolving stand in the cookshop, can't remember the price though.

shaz_mum_of__2

savingholmes wrote: »

Contents: Various glues, tapes and glue dots from items had in house already, card making set from Home & Bargain for 79p, 1 each of approx 16 special papers (handbag pictures etc) - available from specialist shops for between £4 and £8 per full pack (1 pack of papers had 12 patterns and 12 sheets per pattern - so this was cost effective), plus cut outs from special papers - heart shapes, gift tag shapes, squares etc - mixed pack available at The Works for approx £4, plus sequins, metalic Thanks confetti and Happy Birthday confetti from a selection I had (max spend on full packs £1 each - didn't use full packs in box - sequins available lots of stores eg Wilkinsons, The Works and Asda. I used some alphabet stamps (£4 at car boot) in different colours to create a pretty label for the box.

Also inspired me to do a flower arrangement as a thank you for MIL using vase already had and flowers from the garden.

Contents of vase (vase was originally interflora birthday present):
Purple ribbon - saved for me by MIL so free
Verbena Bonariensis, Michelmas Daisies, Montebretia, Wiegela leaves, Striped grass leaves and unknow pink flower!

Also did a cheer up craft box for ill family member

Contents of bottom box:
Various glues, tapes and glue dots from items in house already plus "angel hair" approx £1 a metre (available from craft shops) put in small sections from 4 different colours, pretty mixed rectangular voiles original set of 24 was £1.99 in the Works, orange plastic netting - approx 50p, small box of diamantee, stars and sequins - approx £2. Used scrap booking lilac paper I already had to make a label plus alphabet stickers I already had!

I've also started some other boxes, I'll keep you updated on my progress....:cool:

the box is a fab idea for my son and the
flowers are beautiful

Shaz
Who met Katie from coronation street at meadowhall in the loo :rotfl: