Finished baskets!!

funnyfreckle

I have been without a car for a few months so have been struggling to get anywhere to get baskets . I know most of you are probably all sorted but if anyone is looking for baskets I thought I'd let you know of an offer in QS at the moment.

QS stores have an offer on until the end of Saturday which covers everything in the store - buy 2 items and get another 2 free. They have lots of pretty storage boxes which would make great boxes for hampers and could be used afterwards. I bought some canvas DVD boxes for £2.50 each (if you buy 4 that would cost you £5). They are in pink, turquoise and a dark chocolatey brown colour. They have larger canvas boxes but a whole range of other boxes too - well worth a look.

Here is a link to their website but the canvas boxes aren't on here unfortunately. The oval blossom boxes on the website are really nice too and a very generous size.
http://www.qsgroup.co.uk/clothing/collections/home/bed-bath/

Can I just say a huge thankyou to all you geniuses on this thread - I would never have thought of (or dared to try) putting together a hamper. However, you have all been so inspiring and put together such wonderful gifts, I just have to have a go. I can't wait! However, one complaint - this thread is too addictive - I spend far too long drooling over all your photos!

Looking forward to seeing more of your piccies!

lightisfading

kitiaracat wrote: »

Nearly done my baskets so will put them on here when i have wrapped them but i was just wondering did someone say on here a while a go they saw bath/spa lights? i have searched and searched but can't find where the op found them and how much they were. i am desperate for some.

I wasn't the OP, but poundland have some, £1 for a pack of two round white lights that float. I've bought some but haven't tried them yet.

silverangel35

nanamags wrote: »

Silverangel
The tesco lilac roses can be ordered on line. I had them delivered on Tuesday with my groceries. I ordered them to bring my bill over £50.00 to get the extra 250 points. They were in the Toiletry/Baby section Gifts /adult toiletry.
Mags

Arghhh lol I typed in lilac last night and nothing showed up Have had my groceries delivered now...I am gonna go look online now though as they sound adorable (just so I cant beat myself up even more) On a plus side, the small wine I ordered, 1 red & 1 White of the Canti is a perfect size for the basket & along with the chocs its looking good,almost makes me want to wrap them up for myself lol Just waiting on the wine glasses to arrive 2moro and then I will have 1 basket done I cant wait

echo

i was intrigued by the lilac roses so when i couldn't find owt under lilac i did a search for ROSES and found them-under gifts

ladsmadd

crispeater wrote: »

that looks fab ladsmadd, what kind of box have you used? is that one you have wrapped yourself? it looks very good!

thanks. Got a set of 5 card broad box from asda then wrapped up in last years christmas paper.

saveaholic68

Hi, sorry I can't find the post, but whoever was asking where sold big gift bags to put hampers in, I can confirm poundland do them again this year and Iceland are also selling them for £1. Poundland also had HUGE felt stockings which would probably fit a hamper inside too.

kisto

saveaholic68 wrote: »

Hi, sorry I can't find the post, but whoever was asking where sold big gift bags to put hampers in, I can confirm poundland do them again this year and Iceland are also selling them for £1. Poundland also had HUGE felt stockings which would probably fit a hamper inside too.

I noticed yesterday Morrissons have some big bags in for a £1 as well.

HTH

jane130

thanks everyone , I am going to have take a basket out wiht me to try all these bags out for size

funnyfreckle

QS have enormous bags for £1.50. If you have one near you it is worth popping in in the next couple of days - if you buy 4 you will only have to pay for 2 ie £3.

I should have mentioned the bags in my post yesterday - sorry!

Lara

We have a QS near me but it only sells clothes - more's the pity .

I bought some "speckled snow" yesterday. It is 90cm x 1.5m, cost £1 and I'm going to try lining it in my baskets instead of paper. Looking at it I think I might get two larges baskets out of it. I'll let you know.