Finished baskets!!

threelittlepigs

another question ...sorry

im doing a tool box hamper for my son
any ideas on how to present it ect
and also any tools on sale anywhere

thank you:D

rainmac

RustyFlange wrote: »

Thats a lovely idea Rainmac. Do we have any pics of the chinese basket in progress? You could use some straw or a long piece of the grass type stuff to tie around the chopsticks?


Ok ok I am going back to make another nappy cake... I get so carried away on this thread and I *NEED* to make another basket! Just thinking who I can make one for and what I have in the house ready for it

No pics yet but am going to try and have a sort out over the next few days so will see if I can get some pics taken, just for you

RustyFlange

threelittlepigs wrote: »

another question ...sorry

im doing a tool box hamper for my son
any ideas on how to present it ect
and also any tools on sale anywhere

thank you:D

Depends on price ... you could buy a small toolbox and place the tools inside then wrap with a ribbon?

Not seen any on sale however you don't want to buy cheap ones as they don't last and can be quite dangerous (I used to be a mechanic) All of mine were snap on or mac but these are mega expensive. I was bought a set of draper and also some stanley and these are fairly cheap and fantastic tools. Look in Halfords as they stock both makes and sometimes have offers on them. Or even Wilkos, I think they stock draper and may well be cheaper. Also look in places like B&Q etc.

RustyFlange

rainmac wrote: »

No pics yet but am going to try and have a sort out over the next few days so will see if I can get some pics taken, just for you

Ooooh noooo not just for me ... I can wait honest :rotfl:


Just a little bit concerned, has anyone seem Mary today? not seen her which is unusual. Hope she is ok.

rainmac

kr15snw wrote: »

Rainmac you are a star! Lol

Can you really not see the tape? (Dumb question I know...)

No problem

You can't really see the tape, you can sort of hide it in the folds of the cellophane so it's only seen when the pressie is unwrapped.

rainmac

RustyFlange wrote: »

Ooooh noooo not just for me ... I can wait honest :rotfl:


Just a little bit concerned, has anyone seem Mary today? not seen her which is unusual. Hope she is ok.

I think she'll still be seeing her mum.

rainmac

Wow Rusty, love that christening nappy cake

You seriously should look at charging for your time - planning what to buy, going to buy the items, making the cake... £20 is an absolute bargain!

threelittlepigs

RustyFlange wrote: »

Depends on price ... you could buy a small toolbox and place the tools inside then wrap with a ribbon?

Not seen any on sale however you don't want to buy cheap ones as they don't last and can be quite dangerous (I used to be a mechanic) All of mine were snap on or mac but these are mega expensive. I was bought a set of draper and also some stanley and these are fairly cheap and fantastic tools. Look in Halfords as they stock both makes and sometimes have offers on them. Or even Wilkos, I think they stock draper and may well be cheaper. Also look in places like B&Q etc.

thanks hubby is a mechanic too and has all snap on
would you leave the lid on the box open ?
and would you still do it in cello

RustyFlange

rainmac wrote: »

Wow Rusty, love that christening nappy cake

You seriously should look at charging for your time - planning what to buy, going to buy the items, making the cake... £20 is an absolute bargain!

Thanks Rainmac. not bad for 20 mins work eh I think I would feel guilty charging anymore though. Will speak to OH see what he says. Maybe do a trial at a bit more expensive price. and see how it goes.

threelittlepigs wrote: »

thanks hubby is a mechanic too and has all snap on
would you leave the lid on the box open ?
and would you still do it in cello

Maybe go for something like this

or with a clear lid if you can find one then keep lid closed and use some tissue paper to block the top so it can't be seen through? Personally I would still cello wrap just for more of an effect

furrypig

kr15snw wrote: »

Rusty: How do you wrap the cake?! I have no idea and need a dummies guide to it!!

Sorry I pposted a link of how to make a nappy cake earlier not how to wrap one doh! Was reading in a hurry!