❄❄ Let It Snow ❄❄ :: Christmas 2012 Chatter Thread

madz2802

Hi
Room for one more?
I'm thinking of making my sister in law a night in girly hamper with a romcom, book, chocs, blanket, hotwater bottle and maybe a magazine. Does anyone have any ideas what I could put it in? maybe something that could be to do with the theme?

Also I need some ideas for hampers for my two brothers (18 and 21) but no idea what to get them- they dont like sports and i dont really know what films they like

I'm hoping all your creative minds will help me
I cant believe we are half way through the year already!

kayandy_2

well ive just finnished my mums xmas present ordered her a photo book and keyring from vistaprint and her boots came yesterday so only everyone else to go i have loads i have to buy for =( need to get some money coming in and start buying i think...

you can buy popcorn boxes cheaply from ebay i got one last year for my oh movie hamper his was only a cardboard one but you can get plastic ones etc...

Madz is there anything you know your brothers do like for example cars or comics etc! Or how about doing a beer hamper if they drink I did one for my friend for his birthday and he loved it it was beers from around the world with a personalised glass and bits in!

kayandy_2

scattymam1 wrote: »

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Edt : Never mind it's free over £10

madz2802

kayandy wrote: »

well ive just finnished my mums xmas present ordered her a photo book and keyring from vistaprint and her boots came yesterday so only everyone else to go i have loads i have to buy for =( need to get some money coming in and start buying i think...

you can buy popcorn boxes cheaply from ebay i got one last year for my oh movie hamper his was only a cardboard one but you can get plastic ones etc...

Madz is there anything you know your brothers do like for example cars or comics etc! Or how about doing a beer hamper if they drink I did one for my friend for his birthday and he loved it it was beers from around the world with a personalised glass and bits in!

They don't really like cars or comics, I wish they did it would be so much easier! :rotfl:
I know Brooklyn loves eating hahaha maybe a ready meals hamper?
Mitch likes gaming and is a builder maybe a really good tool box filled with sweets? So he could have a snack in his breaks at work? I don't know im not very creative lol

:xmastree::xmastree::xmastree:

Archiebear

madz2802 wrote: »

They don't really like cars or comics, I wish they did it would be so much easier! :rotfl:
I know Brooklyn loves eating hahaha maybe a ready meals hamper?
Mitch likes gaming and is a builder maybe a really good tool box filled with sweets? So he could have a snack in his breaks at work? I don't know im not very creative lol

:xmastree::xmastree::xmastree:

For SiL what about including a manicure set and nail polish?

If Brooklyn likes his food that's easy - choose his favourite and make it a 'theme'.
Italian for example could include:
oversized breadbasket (to hold it all in), Olive oil,gourmet sauce,breadsticks, Italian-style cheeses like mozzarella or Parmesan, cheese grater, red and white check napkins.
A pizza theme could include pizza stone,cheeses,pizza cutter,pizza sauce plus gourmet ingredients, like sun-dried tomatoes, olives and herbs.

Like the idea of using a toolbox as a holder - you could include those little chocolate 'tool' sets - think Thorntons do them but bet you can find them cheaper elsewhere!

fatblackandwhite

Archiebear wrote: »

Like the idea of using a toolbox as a holder - you could include those little chocolate 'tool' sets - think Thorntons do them but bet you can find them cheaper elsewhere!

They have them in Asda at the moment for £1.

xmascheer

Hi,
Sat reading through this thread when i have a house that looks like a bomb has hit so should be tidying up really--but kids will only mess up again so i,ll do it later lol,

Its really got me in the mood to be more organised this year --i do try but don,t always succeed, i,ve decided to try and do everyone a popcorn box--these will be as well as main presants for all family so want to keep cost down but i was wondering how big is the popcorn boxes you use? i want to be able to get a packet of popcorn in, some sweets and a dvd or game for the kids--but i,ve no idea what size i,ll need and don,t want to waste money buying the wrong size from e-bay,

Pics or ideas what to put in would be appreciated as well please--thanks:beer:

madz2802

Archiebear wrote: »

For SiL what about including a manicure set and nail polish?

If Brooklyn likes his food that's easy - choose his favourite and make it a 'theme'.
Italian for example could include:
oversized breadbasket (to hold it all in), Olive oil,gourmet sauce,breadsticks, Italian-style cheeses like mozzarella or Parmesan, cheese grater, red and white check napkins.
A pizza theme could include pizza stone,cheeses,pizza cutter,pizza sauce plus gourmet ingredients, like sun-dried tomatoes, olives and herbs.

Like the idea of using a toolbox as a holder - you could include those little chocolate 'tool' sets - think Thorntons do them but bet you can find them cheaper elsewhere!

Thanks for the ideas there fab! I love the choc tools idea
I will have to find my nearest asda and see if they hav them in there, thanks to who suggested asda

Thats a great idea for brooklyn thankyou
I'm really in the christmas mood now :j I can't waiitt!! :snow_grin:xmastree::rudolf::xmassmile

fatblackandwhite

Madz - the tool sets were in the normal sweet aisle with the boxed chocolates in my Asda (although they might also be with the fathers day stuff). HTH

andymandy

madz have you seen the sweets that look like nuts and bolts that actually fasten together. They also do a spanner and they taste like refreshers. I got mine in our market sweet shop.