Help with a gift box/label

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Hi, sorry the title isn't great, didn't really know what to put.

I'm making a Route 66 themed hamper for my Mum for Christmas, with some 50's/60's CD's as well. The problem is, I don't want to make it like a normal hamper as I don't want her to see the contents (we live together).

I was thinking of trying to find a gift box that looks like it's wrapped in old stained paper. It's hard to explain. I was then thinking of writing 'Seasons Greetings from Route 66' on top. Or maybe get a custom label.

You guys are great here so I thought I'd ask if anyone has any suggestions? I'm googling like crazy. :rotfl: This would be a great gift for her as she loves Route 66 but sadly will never be able to go & she also loves old fashioned stuff.

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Missy_Moo_2

How about getting an old style suit case, you know the brown leather one with a metal handle... Might be able to pick one up cheap from a charity shop or on preloved?

Then you could you put a luggage label on it as well as some stickers to make it look like someone has taken in on their travels around the US, like the ones on ebay, they even have route 66 stickers! http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1-Travel-Sticker-UK-Europe-USA-Italy-Suitcase-Holiday-/300583364084?pt=UK_Crafts_StickersScraps_Decoupage_SM&var=&hash=item45fc2a25f4

Patronus

Missy_Moo wrote: »

How about getting an old style suit case, you know the brown leather one with a metal handle... Might be able to pick one up cheap from a charity shop or on preloved?

Then you could you put a luggage label on it as well as some stickers to make it look like someone has taken in on their travels around the US, like the ones on ebay, they even have route 66 stickers! http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1-Travel-Sticker-UK-Europe-USA-Italy-Suitcase-Holiday-/300583364084?pt=UK_Crafts_StickersScraps_Decoupage_SM&var=&hash=item45fc2a25f4

That's a great idea! I knew I could count on people here. I will take a look around. :beer:

julie03

if you cant get a case you could get a kraft card box and stain it http://www.foldabox.co.uk/products/eco-kraft-gift-box

Patronus

I found these: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Gorgeous-Hessian-Christmas-Sacks-Stockings-Bags-by-East-of-India-Rustic-Vintage-/110971538924?pt=UK_Home_Garden_Celebrations_Occasions_ET&var=&hash=item19d66b4dec

They look great, however I'm worried they may be really small and not fit everything in (A DVD, book and 3 CD's and maybe some sweets.)

Edit: Judging by pictures, they actually seem like a decent size so I may go with these sacks and get some stickers from eBay. Thanks for your help, might be of help to some other people too.