Finished baskets!!

rainmac

rufusd!!!2 wrote: »

Rosekitten - I really loved the baking hamper, gave me loads of ideas for my grandchildren for xmas. I have 3 in one family so am doing a larger hamper for them, and a smaller hamper for my other grandson. Went to Tescos like you said and they are very good value in there, Morrisons were well over £1 for each pot of decorations. Bought them a bowl, rolling pin and wooden spoon each in Wilkinsons too.

I will probably get them a hand wash too so they remember to wash their hands.

Noticed in the Wilkinsons xmas book later that they have a cooking with kids calendar for 65p so going back up this morning to get one. Also want to see if they have the mummys little helper aprons still although think I will only be getting one as they might be a bit girly and I have boys to buy for as well as one girl.

Also had a look on Amazon this morning and they have a few nice looking cook books for kids (searched Kids Cooking) and they have now made their postage free if you spend over £5. Might see how much a small laminator is and write them out some recipes too (printer is broken). It would come in useful at other times too.

Am going to do a separate hamper for their mum with a cheap food mixer and kitchen scales etc so she can help them.

Brilliant ideas! I think Dunelm do kiddies aprons quite reasonably priced if you have no joy at Wilkos.

Myrtle

rufusd!!!2 wrote: »

Also had a look on Amazon this morning and they have a few nice looking cook books for kids (searched Kids Cooking) and they have now made their postage free if you spend over £5. Might see how much a small laminator is and write them out some recipes too (printer is broken). It would come in useful at other times too.

Don't forget about books from here too:
http://www.thebookpeople.co.uk/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/CatalogSearchResultView?storeId=10001&catalogId=10051&langId=100&pageSize=10&beginIndex=0&searchScope=SimpleSearch&resultType=2&resultCatEntryType=1&catgrpSchemaType=2&vipStatus=&fromPage=basicSearch&layout=oneColumn&pageNumber=&pageSizeOption=10&format=&sortOption=DEFAULT&ageRange=&onlySets=&categoryName=Children%27s+Activities&categoryPath=%2F48117%2F48119&categoryId=48117&luceneSearchType=CATEGORY&searchTerm=

They sometimes have recipe card boxes too but none at the minute...

threelittlepigs

wilkinsons do a laminator for £9

http://www.wilkinsonplus.com/invt/0240623

seen it in store not sure what its like though

rainmac

Was in Asda today and they have Radox japanese spa handwash for 50p and Palmolive anti-stress shower gel for 50p. Would be perfect for pamper baskets

RustyFlange

rainmac wrote: »

The frame I have is lovely, pretty sure it's the same. What I haven't tried yet is to record a message. I haven't sorted out a photo yet either. It's for the OH so was going to try and get the boys to sing a song or something

Well when you have it sussed and done it all can you let me know please

rainmac wrote: »

What do you mean you can't do single ones - but you can do those ultra complicated double ones...?

I'll do single ones for you if you'll do double ones for me

Erm I mean they look rubbish, pants, carp and erm ... well just don't look right
unltra complicated double ones? :eek: They are dead easy lol

DEAL!!!

rainmac wrote: »

If you lived nearer me I would be there like a shot but the postage for a basket would be :eek: Move down south a bit and you've got a deal

You are right the postage on a basket would be quiet expensive!!! .... erm do I have to move again? I have only just moved upto the NE! ... where are you anyway?

Groovygirl

Do you have a Shaws nearby, thats where I got my daughter little helpers apron from about £3 I think.

RustyFlange

Hi all, I have posted this on the grabbit but ,....

http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showthread.html?t=1227033

Free dolce gusto pods with the asda magazine ... may be of help to someone I know I rarely wander over to grabbit as I am too wrapped up in all the pictures of beautiful hampers/nappy cakes etc

salduck

any NI hamper makers Hawkins Bazzare opened in castle court!! woop woop!!
Also looks like a lurvely new olive shop as well opening soon!! yay
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Mme.Hibou

I've been lurking for about a week now, and have just decided to sign up.

Some of these hampers are wonderful, I've been doing them for Grandmas for the past few Christmases. I never really thought of having a theme, I just filled it with food from M&S. I'm one of 6 and when you divide the cost; which 4 of us did it turned out to be a luxury gift, maybe £50ish, it didn't cost us that each, and they are not overwhelmed with a pile of presents they don't really use and would probably re-gift later on.

Anyway, here are the hampers that I made last year (be kind) and I might steal some of your ideas for Christmas 2008!

salduck

hi lydia have a look for the pictures only thread for hampers and maybe you could put your pics in there as well?
They are lovely!
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