Preparing for Christmas 2011

jakesbakescakes

sambamamba wrote: »

Hiya have been lurking, but saw this & wondered if it would work for quite light hampers instead of a basket?

http://www.instructables.com/id/Its-astounding-Time-is-fleeting/?ALLSTEPS

Haven't tried it yet but could be OK for light stuff?

aawwee i used to make these boxes when i was a kid. Once you've done the first they're really easy
I'm not sure about using them as hamper boxes but they would be great for smaller gifts, bracelets, sweets, pots of gold even.

Thanks for the link - you've given me a happy 'blast frrom the past' and a fantastic, thrifty idea i will definately be using :j

sammie678

If you are interested in making fudge for Christmas I would seriously advise you NOT to start yet for two major reasons 1) any weight loss challenges will immediately be LOST owing to the "quality Control" process that normally involves a pan of cooling fudge a bottle of wine a sofa and a film...oh and if you start now it will be nasty by December.

TOP tip though get a suger thermometer of you will end up with toffee - not that this makes a bad xmas offering either (as I found out last year!!)

lala1974

Hi Everyone,

Do you mind if I hop aboard?
I'm in the mood for Christmas organising and need to get my behind in gear for my hampers. They go down so well with my family and friends - many have been reduced to tears by the fact that some thought into theme and presentation has gone into it. I love presenting them.

Seeing the Football Hamper suggestion has given me thought for my Nephew. Mustn't forget a named door plaque and hanger!

My niece is into gymnastics - wonder what I can find for her? Better get my thinking hat on.

My Mum and Step-Dad really enjoy their holidays abroad (2 or 3 a year - lucky spuds), I'm going to make them a travel hamper. I've got them a Travel Journal and will get them new Passport Covers. Any other suggestions welcome.

Best friend and DH to get creative over now!

How exciting!

Spendless

lala1974 wrote: »

My niece is into gymnastics - wonder what I can find for her? Better get my thinking hat on.

My Mum and Step-Dad really enjoy their holidays abroad (2 or 3 a year - lucky spuds), I'm going to make them a travel hamper. I've got them a Travel Journal and will get them new Passport Covers. Any other suggestions welcome.

Best friend and DH to get creative over now!

How exciting!

Leotard, gym bag, water bottle. How old is she? Would a trolley token coin for the lockers and a towel be appropriate for her age?

Parents- luggage scales, luggage labels, luggage lock, flight socks, travel pillow, document organiser (for flight tickets etc) you could even add some local currency if feeling flush.

lala1974

Spendless wrote: »

Leotard, gym bag, water bottle. How old is she? Would a trolley token coin for the lockers and a towel be appropriate for her age?

Parents- luggage scales, luggage labels, luggage lock, flight socks, travel pillow, document organiser (for flight tickets etc) you could even add some local currency if feeling flush.

Thanks for the ideas Spendless! Niece is 6yrs old but into Gymnastics in a big way. Great ideas for Mum and SD too.

I_luv_cats

Went in my local "Morrisons" today & they have tin biscuits out on an end aisle promo. spot and were starting to display Christmas chocolates & biscuits etc. in the seasonal area.


It is a race to whom puts them out first??!!! (last year 'mince pies' were out of date before Christmas!)


I wouldn't buy them now because they would be too tempting and gone by the end of the week, let alone December!!!!

my3girls

lala1974 wrote: »

Thanks for the ideas Spendless! Niece is 6yrs old but into Gymnastics in a big way. Great ideas for Mum and SD too.

What about a twirling baton? I got my dd's them from tesco, think they were a pound or two, pink and sparkly too!

Or a ribbon stick? (you can make these really easily)

Does she go to classes, could you give her a voucher, or buy a block lesson?

Gymanstics books, dvd, sweat bands etc

Quite a hard one actually! I like pp's ideas of token, gym bottle & leotard :money:

my3girls

Or just another thought, what about getting a little trophy/medal/plaque and engraving 'worlds best gymnast' or something similar on it.

my3girls

I_luv_cats wrote: »

Went in my local "Morrisons" today & they have tin biscuits out on an end aisle promo. spot and were starting to display Christmas chocolates & biscuits etc. in the seasonal area.


It is a race to whom puts them out first??!!! (last year 'mince pies' were out of date before Christmas!)


I wouldn't buy them now because they would be too tempting and gone by the end of the week, let alone December!!!!

My mum waits for the mince puffs to come out in september and literally eats them every week until christmas lol

I look forward to the boots christmas book

Jenni

sukysue

Was in Hereford Superdrug today and they were putting out their 3 for 2 xmas stuff bought some tins of lip vaseline (4 small in a large tin) for 6.99 3 for 2 make that 1.16 each not bad and very retro looking iyswim.Also got herbal essenses shamp and cond and batiste dry shampoo 1.49 usually cost me 2 pounds.