LOW COST homemade christmas gifts

quinechinoise

esmer wrote: »

I actually made them in advance and put them in the freezer.. Wrapped really well in cling..

Thanks. I suppose I really meant: could you post them, unrefrigerated, and expect them to last a week or two under the tree and a week or two after Christmas day. I would guess that's a no!

I think the only foodstuff I've had good luck with gifting via the post is hard gingerbread cookies - in a sealed tupperware box, they actually keep for a very long time.

lulubell10

I think the fudge would keep quite well for a few weeks theres no eggs, milk or cream in them. xx

mineallmine

Just found this thread. You are all SO artistic. Money is tight and I'm now SO inspired to do something different for some presents. The ones I'll have a go at are replicated below.
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Thank you everyone :beer:

esmer wrote: »

Basically a “Pot of Gold” is a little pot/tub/glass/bowl or container covered in gold tissue, or sprayed gold if its not already gold. Then filled with gold cover chocolate, gold coins, quality street caramels, chocolate eclairs, Elizabeth Shaw mints, Chocolate Wishes……. basically anything thats chocolate and has a gold wrapper Then all wrapped up in cellophane, ribbon and a label with a nice poem.



This is the Label

Here is a little pot of gold

A festive nibble
And some good cheer
To see you through the cold
I hope it will make
All of your dreams come true
Have a very merry Christmas
From of Us to You

xxx

springdreams wrote: »

This one is self explanatory.

Giggle wrote: »

Made with flannels

esmer wrote: »

Ingredients

400g (14oz) dark
397g can Carnation Condensed Milk
25g (1oz) butter
100g (3½oz) icing sugar
55g Pistachios Shelled and crushed
55g White chocolate chips
Method

Break or chop the chocolate into small chunks and place, in a bowl over a pot of simmering water, when melted add in the condensed milk and butter. Melt the ingredients gently over a low-medium heat, stirring occasionally until smooth and silky.
Sieve in the icing sugar and mix thoroughly, you have to work quick here as it start to get thick, and hard to stir.
Press the fudge into a 20cm (8in) square tin, smooth over the top with the back of a spoon.
Press the nuts and choc chips into the surface, if using.
Chill in the fridge for 1 hour until set, cut into squares.

Sharon87

This year I'm making my own Christmas Cards to send as e-cards to people I've worked with in the year. I'm making a template and customising it using photos of them (usually found on their Facebook profile). I'm using Paint Shop Pro and using the airbrush and warp tools to make the background, then adding Christmassy things to the background like stars, baubles, holly.etc

One year I made a montage of my sister's wedding photos, printed it off and put it in a nice frame. She said it was the best present she received that year.

I might do the pint of socks idea for either my brother in law or dad. Might leave off the clear plastic wrap and use a little box or something instead. If I buy a Guiness Glass it usually comes in a box.

Lara

esmer wrote: »

Snowman soup is basically a hot chocolate drink, with chocolate chips and marshmallows and an optional stirrer.

This is my recipe:

8 heaped teaspoons of Hot Chocolate.
A handful of Chocolate Chips.
4 large marshmallows (snowman marshmallows from Aldi).
A handful of Small Marshmallows.

Method:

I am using Lakelands piping bags for my snowman soups, you need to use two for each one.

Put the 8 heaped tea spoons of the hot chocolate in the first cone, then tape it up and make it all neat.

Now place that inside the other cone.

Put in the chocolate chips, then the marshmallows and tie up the bag.

I then tied ribbon and the snowman soup label.

Voila!! A gorgeous Winter warmer gift.€

This snowman soup is just for you
Four spoons per cup,
There’s enough for two,
Add some hot water and fill it up
not too full mind, leave room in the cup
for there are mallows in there
and some chocolate chips too
Enjoy this winter warmer
from me to you

xxx

I love this idea and the tags are superb! Together with the cupcake flannel these will make lovely gifts for 12 - 14 year olds. Will add some little sweets in the bottom of the cups, under the flannels too .

Thank you!

Lara

I just wonder what you suggest is a good hot chocolate to use please. I don't want to buy something that is cheap and nasty tasting. I don't drink it either so not too sure! Lol. Is cadbury's drinking chocolate best or something like Rowntrees cocoa powder? Many thanks.

partialycloudy

I all, first time poster on this part but I have been crafting things for xmas this year and wanted to join in.

When you give home made gift to attach anything to say its homemade? I was thinking of putting a "Handmade" labelor a poem.

quinechinoise

Lara wrote: »

I just wonder what you suggest is a good hot chocolate to use please. I don't want to buy something that is cheap and nasty tasting. I don't drink it either so not too sure! Lol. Is cadbury's drinking chocolate best or something like Rowntrees cocoa powder? Many thanks.

Depends what you want in a drinking chocolate, surely? They are all just cocoa powder with added sugar. Maybe compare the sugar content?

quinechinoise

partialycloudy wrote: »

When you give home made gift to attach anything to say its homemade? I was thinking of putting a "Handmade" labelor a poem.

I don't label my crafts as homemade. In a weird way, it's actually a personal bonus to me if they are mistaken as shop bought.

pinkskyatnight

esmer wrote: »

Basically a “Pot of Gold” is a little pot/tub/glass/bowl or container covered in gold tissue, or sprayed gold if its not already gold. Then filled with gold cover chocolate, gold coins, quality street caramels, chocolate eclairs, Elizabeth Shaw mints, Chocolate Wishes……. basically anything thats chocolate and has a gold wrapper Then all wrapped up in cellophane, ribbon and a label with a nice poem.



This is the Label

Here is a little pot of gold

A festive nibble
And some good cheer
To see you through the cold
I hope it will make
All of your dreams come true
Have a very merry Christmas
From of Us to You

xxx

love this idea, we arent exchanging gifts this year except for kiddies but this is a nice little touch that i think people would appreciate thanks for posting