Wicker Basket for Father's Day Gift

SharkyGeorge

Hi there

My dad has been absolutely amazing this year after I was diagnosed with diabetes and I wanted to make him an extra special basket for Father's Day.

I've been putting together some stuff and would like a cheap basket for it - I googled it earlier and some older posts came up saying Wilkos and Ikea had some but those threads were from a while ago and I've searched both and can't find anything particularly cheap. Ideally Im looking for a more shallow basket but am not too fussy.

Anyway, thought someone one here might be able to help!

Thanks

Sharky

blabberwort

I have been looking too for suitable baskets to make a hamper. I came across this site www.candigifts.co.uk . They appear to have a good selection at reasonable prices, but I as yet havent bought anything so cant say much in regards to their delivery/packing and general customer care. However im prepared to buy from them myself in the next week or two (it's not a hamper for fathers day, hence why I have found the site but not ordered yet).

Im sure others will beable to offer ideas though that may be of more help to you

moonpenny

What sort of things will you be putting in the basket (to get an idea of size) Is it a themed pressie like gardening or something?

Long shot but, you might find something in a Charity Shop. Also, Garden Centres are a good place for baskets and containers.

SharkyGeorge

Hi there thanks for the replies.

I looked at Candigifts because the prices are great but I think they are wholesalers so am not sure if it is possible to buy directly from them. They have a link on their site to retailers that sell their products and there is a big markup.

Im mainly putting chocolate and alcohol in the basket lol - my dad is quite hard to buy for. So i have one of the Fathers Day toblerones and was going to get some gran marnier and/or baileys and then a few other bits and bobs. Garden centre is a great idea though, thank you. I was also going to try charity shops but they close before i get back from work although I will check it out on the weekend.

Thanks again

Buttercup2305

I once did this as presents and I got my baskets from Dunelm all different sizes and reasonably priced.

malibusami86

dunelm can have some great bargains

i saw some baskets at jysk once that would have been ideal.

also b&m home bargains, even if they have things in them are cheap and can reuse them

moonpenny

If you can't find a basket what about a box - you can get them in Card shops.

Also, does he like differant cheeses? They go well in a Hamper.
What about a book or crosswords / puzzle books etc?

Splendora

Hi,
i found cheapwickerbaskets dot co dot uk (not allowed to post links) for christmas and thought they seem reasonable for some sizes/styles but because they were cheaper i used dunelm mill.

however as an alternative for some people i used hanging baskets or garden pots because there cheap and at least i knew people would use them afterwards. i always hate the thought of spending money on the basket for them never to be used again. These hampers i made weren't garden themed but it didn't matter they still looked good and the basket pot just added to the pressie.

xx

SharkyGeorge

Thanks again for all the suggestions, including for fathers days gifts! The cheeses are a great idea x

bbford

£1.99 home bargains, lovely shallow wicker baskets