Finished baskets!!

passion8

thevicster wrote: »

Here's the links if anyone wants to see bigger pics (they don't seem to have come out very big?!!)
http://i364.photobucket.com/albums/oo82/thevicster/S8300530.jpg
http://i364.photobucket.com/albums/oo82/thevicster/S8300531.jpg
http://i364.photobucket.com/albums/oo82/thevicster/S8300532.jpg

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:T :T Well done thevicster Particularly like the way you've put the socks in the different containers (probably because my flannels look so bad ) but they're all so colourful too

Sugarhunny1

Hi ladies,

Just a quickie with regards to using your 'pinkies' (technical name for the pink £5 off vouchers from boots)

You can get this item...



Its £6 but on 3 for 2 and then buy another 2 gifts for £5.

This would then do this...

Mirror = £6
Other 3 for 2 offer £5
Other 3 for 2 offer £5 (this would be free item on 3 for 2)
Total = £11 (following so far?)

Then you use your 'pinkie'

minus £5 amd leaves you £6 to pay!

Hope this helps you get the most from your vouchers!

Sugar xxx

passion8

sheyo wrote: »

Hi all the baskets are looking wonderful - have just finished my first and will post picture as soon as I can. Looking for a bit of inspiration really - have decided to do a James Bond themed hamper for dh. So far have four dvd's (2 for £12.oo tesco) cocktail shaker, martini glass, mini bottle of martini, any other ideas gratefully received??

Some cheapish playing cards but out of stock at the moment: http://www.play.com/Gadgets/Gadgets/4-/6170200/James-Bond-Quantum-Of-Solace-Playing-Cards/Product.html

Might be cheaper elsewhere though.

passion8

Sugarhunny1 wrote: »

Hi ladies,

Just a quickie with regards to using your 'pinkies' (technical name for the pink £5 off vouchers from boots)

You can get this item...

Its £6 but on 3 for 2 and then buy another 2 gifts for £5.

This would then do this...

Mirror = £6
Other 3 for 2 offer £5
Other 3 for 2 offer £5 (this would be free item on 3 for 2)
Total = £11 (following so far?)

Then you use your 'pinkie'

minus £5 amd leaves you £6 to pay!

Hope this helps you get the most from your vouchers!

Sugar xxx

Does the 342 end tomorrow or the day after??

ETA: Just read that S&G goes on 342 soon

Aesop

Hi Ladies

Not been around much, as packing to move to a much nicer house.

I did try to empty my wardrobe today before DH sees what I have stashed in there, and you would not believe how much Boots stuff I have! They are all from glitches, freebies, and using ACM vouchers, and the £5 vouchers off skincare and no 7 that you got if you spent a certain amount on items at Boots.

I could not believe it! I have already got the families' presents - did this in the summer using the Boots thread. Am giving the girls make up bags - ted baker bags that were half price AND got points back for buying them, filled with free make up, skincare, drastically reduced items! so this is going to be their baskets.

The men are getting ted baker washbags as above filled with no 7 skincare, free razors from King of Shaves, etc, etc.

But for those of you who don't understand the Boots thread, pop over and leave a post asking for help.

The lovely ladies and Mimi (he is a guy) are very helpful and will give you plenty of advice and support on the best way to make the most of your money!

You may even get me giving you a small bit of advice, although my Bootsing days are nearly done because of moving home and being very skint.

But when we have moved, and am all unpacked will be able to make baskets to sell with all my boots goodies.

The great thing about the North East, is if you go to Boots in Eldon Square, the massive one! they usually have a promotion where you get a free Gift with Purchase if you spend just £5 on skincare. And if you use ACM vouchers, you could get skincare really cheap or free, or points back for buying them, plus a fabulous gift with purchase!

Hope this helps.

Fabulous baskets as always. x

sunshine38_2

RustyFlange wrote: »

Ok I have a small shoe box (from my baby girls second pair of shoes) However this is now being turned into a hamper, I need to wrap the box with paper still but I don't think it looks impressive when you open it. The box needs to be sent through the post as it is for my step mum and her and my dad live out in Bulgaria so weight and size was a big issue ...
Here is a pic, can anyone give me any other suggestions to not look like it is just shoved in a box (please bear in mind I have to wrap the box still lol)
Edit: I should add there is 5 x soap and glory items, and 3 x lush items.

Hi Rustyflange

I just have to quickly say that you are all so amazing

How about lining with tinsel and weaving it around the goodies? You could also trim off bits of tinsel and scatter that over everything to make more mess when they open it (or the lamenta (sp?) stuff if you have any of that going spare).

I love what you are all doing and wish that I could have come across this sooner.

Keep up the good work everyone and thanks for the inspiration.

Sunshine x

savingholmes

Hi this is a pamper basket for a friend for Xmas - Front, Back and Cellowrapped!



Contents
Basket, lavendar soap, bathsalts, handcream, body lotion and cream £6 Tesco sale a year ago RRP £12
Plus home made cupcake (thanks Rainmac for the case!) Wilkos bath pearl (10 for £1) Flannel was 6 for 99p Instore
Foam Burst RRP £2.69 BOGOF
Original Source Lavendar Shower Gel - £1.69? BOGOF
Lavendar candle and incense set - £2 Instore

RRP £17-18 approx, actual cost to me £8-10

Still need to do a label. This is the first time I've done a fan effect and I think it has worked really well. I'm really pleased...

Kandipandi

RustyFlange wrote: »

Here is a pic, can anyone give me any other suggestions to not look like it is just shoved in a box (please bear in mind I have to wrap the box still lol)
Edit: I should add there is 5 x soap and glory items, and 3 x lush items.

Rusty I would be chuffed to get that as it is but if you want to faf it up a bit, and as you cant really do a hamper if you are posting it (due to the fact all the lovely arranged bits will be shaken about)- I would wrap each one individually in tissue paper and I would line the box (and the lid) with tissue paper, also and throw a bit of shread in there.
It will be amazing and that is just the sort of thing I would love to open on christmas morning. - I just love lush stuff!:j

Emily_Hall08

RustyFlange wrote: »

Sian how about the emergency kit where you add a rubber to erase mistakes in life, a smiley face, an elastic band etc? oh and a marble for when she looses hers? I beieve they are somewhere on the gifts in a jar thread

This sounds ideal for my Mum, does anyone know exactly where it is? If I read through a whole thread of ideas I will waste even more time.. I am getting hooked

thevicster

passion8 wrote: »

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:T :T Well done thevicster Particularly like the way you've put the socks in the different containers (probably because my flannels look so bad ) but they're all so colourful too

it was definitely more luck than skill :rotfl: