Christmas is coming! 2007 - merged thread

cazian14

hi everyone i have been reading this thread for a while now and i think its fantastic - well done guys!
im going to attempt to make a pamper/indulge hamper for my best friend but does anyone have any ideas where i can get a lovely but cheap basket or what to put the items in? sorry if its been asked already.

Strawb1980

Hi all

I was dreading crimbo this year - but you guys have all cheered me up - you all have such fab ideas. I really like the idea of themed baskets, so think i will give this a go for some family members. Will now be on the hunt for the baskets!
xxx

katierose

cazian14 wrote: »

hi everyone i have been reading this thread for a while now and i think its fantastic - well done guys!
im going to attempt to make a pamper/indulge hamper for my best friend but does anyone have any ideas where i can get a lovely but cheap basket or what to put the items in? sorry if its been asked already.

I got mine from the pound shop and a couple from a charity shop.

Tescos,matalans and instore also have them.

knithappens

Went to tesco today and they had the paint your own mug, and paint your own Bowl reduced from £2.97 to £1.97

Great little stocking fillers, or to put in a themed hamper ( crafty or kids) i got one of each for my 2 munchkins.

pnq06

lilmrsmullen wrote: »

Went to tesco today and they had the paint your own mug, and paint your own Bowl reduced from £2.97 to £1.97

Great little stocking fillers, or to put in a themed hamper ( crafty or kids) i got one of each for my 2 munchkins.

Thanks lilmrsmullen :T I was in wilko's the other day and they have those clay hand print child sets for £3 with a stand, so I'm gonna stock up on presents like this but use them from my son, step-son and new bubba to do for reletives :j

knithappens

pnq06 wrote: »

Thanks lilmrsmullen :T I was in wilko's the other day and they have those clay hand print child sets for £3 with a stand, so I'm gonna stock up on presents like this but use them from my son, step-son and new bubba to do for reletives :j

also the mugs came through at a misprice still £2.97 even though they were clearly marked down to £1.97, so i got double my cash back on those, so i made £2 too, plus the saving £4 for my pin money Jar :T

somethingaboutshopping

Best of luck on Thursday Rosie...

lunar

I cant believe i havnt found this thread before now, im completly obsessed with christmas and thought i was alone in planning for it all year long!

I have always bought things throughout the year but still seem to end up in the mad christmas rush.

I love the idea for making hampers for people, ive no idea why i never thought of it as i always make nappy cakes for people!

I will be watching this thread form now on, for more ideas to steel!

tifnstav

I don't know whether people have mentioned this in the thread, it so mind bogglingly long.. instead of using baskets you could use a handbag or something like that - sometimes you'll get free bags with magazines that are quite nice and would make a good goody bag hamper.

knithappens

tifnstav wrote: »

I don't know whether people have mentioned this in the thread, it so mind bogglingly long.. instead of using baskets you could use a handbag or something like that - sometimes you'll get free bags with magazines that are quite nice and would make a good goody bag hamper.

I am using some lovely recycled shopping bags.

Another thing i am doing from the kids to their grandparents are plants. I picked up some lovely plant pots in Asda this week, the kids are going to plant herbs in them so their grandmas have a mini herb garden each for the kitchen window.