Finished baskets!!

Tired_Mom

Shaz-mum: That is a lovely hamper, I can't wait to start putting hampers together but don't have the room so will just keep on collecting bits together.

FunnyFreckle - Not sure where you live but next year you'll have to do an overnight in a travel lodge (when on sale) in an area that has these shops.

I'm lucky we have a couple of pound shops (not poundland). Au Naturel, TJ Hughes (never been think I'll have to though), Quality Save (think that's Home Bargains, TK Maxx and something else called QS Fashions(again never been). They are not all in the same place but all relatively local. We also have the renowned Trafford Centre (not brilliant for not spending money in).

Tired_Mom

shaz_mum_of__2 wrote: »

found another lovely idea to copy




the blog it came from is here it so pretty iwas thinking of doing a twinks in a jar for nephews cooking hamper might do it a bit like this

Shaz

Lovely idea but what in the world is a twink?

savingholmes

shaz_mum_of__2 wrote: »

Her is my latest basket i have cello but run out of ribbon,i have been using up rolls of ribbon that you get in christmas wrapping packs shops just getting it in so perfect timing i love curling it ......yes i am sad


What do you use?



basket £1.50 from Instore/Poundstretcher
avon products £5 inc a toilet bag which i have kept for a different hamper!
tealight holders 29p each
flannel 49p from wilko

Total £7.60


Our wilkonson has the aprons but they are £1.99 still??

But i bought one at a pound shop whilst we were on hols for my nephews baking set ...got a funky lime mixing bowl and a lime green spatula at instore too just want some cheap cake mixes and that one is finished too


Shaz

used thin blue A4 paper shredded through my shredder to pack

Lovely basket - like the shred idea but we have a cross cut shredder so not sure if it will work with this....

shaz_mum_of__2

:rotfl: OMG someones not heard of twinks hobnobs :rotfl:

Twink is a poster on this site and posted a hobnob recipe which is amazing and famous in its own right someone here will have a link to the recipe


I add seeds and dried fruit to them and bake in a tray like a flapjack so cranberries and white choc chips would be yummy i have a bright red silicone tray that i could use in the basket too

Shaz

who's hubby thinks she has gone mad as ever time he comes home she is wrestling with cello;)

soblivion

Shaz, fantastic basket, looks great. Brilliant find the cookie jar, may make some up for my son. Thank you.

Shelley3774

If anyone wants nice cello or baskets I just found this website which seems quite reasonable https://www.floristandcraftsupplies.co.uk. Hope this help x

soblivion

mary43 wrote: »

I think thats a lovely idea.............wonder if I could do something like that fr baby grandson............I know he's only 18 months old this christmas but his mum and dad might get a thrill out of it...........what on earth can I do though for a boy that age ?
He's got the usual bath toys...............have to check dressing gown etc.
any ideas ?

Mary how about a http://www.make-baby-stuff.com/hooded-baby-bath-towel-pattern.html hooded frog bath towel. Beauty of this is you don't have to use terrycloth, just a bath towel and 2 matching flannels will do the job.
Doesn't have to be a frog - could be a panda like this one http://personalizedchildrenspresents.com/pro913421.html or brown towel for a bear, what ever you fancy really.

pretz_2

im in complete shock also by the fact that somebody doesn't know what a twink is, these biscuits are soo good i can even get my oh to eat them and believe me he doesnt eat anything that doesn't have a brand attached

heres the link its post number 4 i recommend you try these

http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showthread.html?t=471992&highlight=homemade+hobnobs

RustyFlange

I best hang my head in shame as I don't know what a twink is either and I have been here a while and probably should know better!

cookiedough38

Just a quick post to say thanks for all of the congratulations. We are doing well here, hampers have understandably gone on hold as I am spending my time staring at our gorgeous new bundle!