Finished baskets!!

Sallys_Savings

I've seen a dvd on steam trains in poundland if thats any good...it was a couple of weeks ago so I'm not too sure if they're still about though.

Sea78

I'll have a look in Poundland as well then - thanks!

I have bid on the watch - except now I've got all excited and spent too much - ah well! It'll be a lovely addition to the hamper and I have money in my paypal account, but must be more careful if these hampers are going to be MSE!!

Sea xxx

crispeater

dont know if your near bluebell railway in sussex but thats a steam train and they do themed days like grandparents day and christmas (santa) rides and stuff like that.

kal25

Hi, just had to say what a great thread this is. Normally I make lots of treats and goodies for xmas gifts. This year I think I may make them into hampers as they look so good. My first inspiration is my nan- she likes to read and likes her biccies. So I think I may try and get a novel, a cup/mug,make biccies and chocolates as well as putting in pic of g/kids school photo. Just got to think of others now. Thanks. They all look lovely.

Quackers

Sea78 wrote: »

Thanks! These ideas sound great

I've seen this - but I'm not sure - although if it stays that low, would be a bargain. Hmm....
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/POCKET-WATCH-FROM-U-S-A-WITH-STEAM-TRAIN-ON_W0QQitemZ160166797047QQihZ006QQcategoryZ398QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Did you win it?

If you did I think it was a good price and he'll be really chuffed with that.

I'm the same as you - my hampers dont tend to be too much of a bargain because i end up buying loads to go into them

but i still think they are so much nicer than an 'off the shelf' gift.

orchid-96

Thanks so much PinkButterfly for posting those pics - I got a set of those hat boxes and it is great to see how you have filled them - Can't wait to do mine now :j

C_J

Sea78 -

The DVD of Fred Dibnah's "Age of Steam" (from his BBC TV series) was on sale in Sainsbury's very recently for £3.

C_J

Or how about (for only £12.50) a computer program which lets you design your own GWR Steam Locomotive?

http://www.didcotrailwaycentre.org.uk/latest_news/documents/GWR_Loco_Sketchpad.pdf

moneysavingmumofone

Sea78 wrote: »

Was considering making my dad a steam train themed hamper as he loves stam trains - will get him a calender to go in it, as well as a framed photo of a nice one(??!!), perhaps a book about it - any other ideas? Also any novel ideas for a basket to hold it in? Trying to think of something - he has no use for a coal shovel/bucket thing!

Thanks- I cannot believe how inspirational this thread it - I read it from beginning to end last night and am sooo inspired!

Sea xxxx

Poundland have lots of dvds about steam trains They should also have toy steam trains

moneysavingmumofone

moneysavingmumofone wrote: »

Poundland have lots of dvds about steam trains They should also have toy steam trains

Sorry someone posted it before me:o