Finished baskets!!

Juliepink26

Shakespeare3, what a wonderfull hamper. earthmother that looks really pretty, would love one of those myself!!
The hampers I make are to be sold on ebay so get most things from discount stores,have to stick to a budget for each hamper, but would love to go wild and do a really indulgent hamper... you lot have so many great idears, loving the american theam.

brookeslay Costco sell loads of things from american brand items, cholates candy, bits like that.

Rusty that looks fantastic, very impressive hamper, I always found mens hampers really hard to even attempt.

just read this little story,
husband gives his wife 8 Red roses, with a small tag saying, "I will love you untill the last flower dies" .....

and the one in the middle is plastic.

I thought that was so sweet, might do a mini version in a hamper... hmm

Angie100

RustyFlange wrote: »

Thankyou ... if he breaks it then I will break him :eek: however there is a way to open them use a claw hammer on the top and prise it off, that way it can be opened without smashing then just superglue back together ... this does work as my dad and step mum did this with the one I got them for their wedding

Lovely hampers earth mother, bet they went down a treat!

Rusty

What is in a terramundi and why does it get broken?? Sorry I've not heard of these before!!!!

Angiex

Ah - just clicked on your link and saw it's a money box!!!!

she_grinch

icclekat wrote: »

Hi Everyone,

After reading through the whole thread, and loved every second of it, I have decided that Hampers are definitely the way forward for presents… All of the ones on here are amazing!:T Well done everyone!

I was wondering if anyone could give me a few ideas of what to get for my OH… He is so difficult to buy for. He is mad about motorbikes but works with them 6 days a week, so anything that he needs bike wise he gets from work. He likes boats, cars and planes (anything with an engine really!) He is useless when it comes to money, but all in all, I would be totally lost without him!:o

Any help would be gratefully received.

Thanks

Icclekat xXx

How about a cult movie eg Easy Rider with popcorn, doritos and dipand vouchers for 'after movie treats'!!;)
Bath soak with moisturiser (for dry skin and hands)
Magazine subscription for bikes/cars/planes
model kit to build car/boat/bike/plane/helicoptor etc- some come with engines so they can be used

rainmac

Icclekat, how about a copy of planes, trains and automobiles with Steve Martin in? Covers all modes of transport then... :rotfl:

Are there any exhibitions/ museums he'd like to go to? You could have a nice day out, maybe dinner afterwards. Would he like that?

If you have Tesco Clubcard vouchers you can exchange for subscriptions to all of these motoring magazines... http://www.tesco.com/clubcard/deals/browse.aspx?N=4294966467+4294966464. Much cheaper than paying full price!

wendywitch

I know people have probably already asked but which ebay seller is best for cellophane? I have hampers everywhere and need to get wrapping!

findingmyfeet

morning all- phew just been catching up on all the posts, and let me say the pictures only thread - ladies they are all brill. Loads of ideas on there for all occassions ( and MARIA ANDTHE IMPS- they look fab, you are more organised than you realise-keep going girl). I have 2 hampers ready for wrapping have made 4 flannel cupcakes and one flannel reindeer so far. Sorry but i havent a clue how to put pics on here but if i get an able teenager visiting sometime soon i will get them to help me.
Anyone doing retro hampers- home bargins have old style wooden toys in at the moment, skipping ropes, whip n top etc they look real good brought back a few memories i can tell you.

ICCKLECAT- i agree with rainmac planes, trains automobiles is real funny a feel good type of film.
Now im off to town see you later

rainmac

raggydoll wrote: »

Thanks for the suggestions for my twirly basket guys, some really good ideas

I saw an old fashioned spinning top in Home Bargains today. It was lovely. Either £2.99 or £3.99 can't remember. I bought the drum from the same range for my DS2 for his music box I'm putting together for Xmas. Think I'm going to regret this purchase aren't I... :rotfl:

rainmac

wendywitch wrote: »

I know people have probably already asked but which ebay seller is best for cellophane? I have hampers everywhere and need to get wrapping!

I've used (so have loads of people on here) http://stores.ebay.co.uk/Flower-Hour. Hobbycraft sell cellophane, not sure of prices.

rainmac

findingmyfeet wrote: »

morning all- phew just been catching up on all the posts, and let me say the pictures only thread - ladies they are all brill. Loads of ideas on there for all occassions ( and MARIA ANDTHE IMPS- they look fab, you are more organised than you realise-keep going girl). I have 2 hampers ready for wrapping have made 4 flannel cupcakes and one flannel reindeer so far. Sorry but i havent a clue how to put pics on here but if i get an able teenager visiting sometime soon i will get them to help me.
Anyone doing retro hampers- home bargins have old style wooden toys in at the moment, skipping ropes, whip n top etc they look real good brought back a few memories i can tell you.

ICCKLECAT- i agree with rainmac planes, trains automobiles is real funny a feel good type of film.
Now im off to town see you later

I saw the old fashioned toys in Home Bargains, really lovely! I got my eldest a wooden cup and ball for 79p and youngest a drum. I also bought a wooden click clack track for £4.99. Looks quite like this one from the ELC for £17.50...



I love Home Bargains

savingholmes

earthmother - lovely hamper!

Rusty - lovely as always. Hope things are picking up for you.