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rufusdog52

I found a set of two lovely baskets in the charity shop today, they were silver coloured and have handles and some pretty flowers attached to the front. The flowers are white and there are some lovely green leaves. I am going to use the biggest one to put some green coloured toiletries in for a present for Christmas and the smaller one to put make up in. Baskets cost me £1.75 for the set.

Ameyturtle

Ok I'm going to give these survey sites a go what is the best to go for I've just signed up for bzzagent too not had anything yet though will wait and see so you advice would be appreciated

mum2one

rufusdog52 wrote: »

I found a set of two lovely baskets in the charity shop today, they were silver coloured and have handles and some pretty flowers attached to the front. The flowers are white and there are some lovely green leaves. I am going to use the biggest one to put some green coloured toiletries in for a present for Christmas and the smaller one to put make up in. Baskets cost me £1.75 for the set.

They sound brilliant, youve got some brilliant bargains, there,

Good news the electrician came - quite dishy, but big thick wedding ring! - he's got to come back tomorrow to finish the job, bless him, so hopefully get the cooker sorted next!

x

Cherry24

Finally started on presents. Got some nice earrings for auntie and a lovely dressing gown for young nephew. Also found a really sweet Christmas book in the supermarket last night for £1.99.

Feel very relieved that I've started. Don't normally start on presents till September. I've clearly been influenced by this thread

mandco, thanks for the Smyths recommendation. Has some great ideas for the younger ones in the family.

Craftyblue

Hi Ameyturtle, I use Valued Opinions and Ipsos Access Panels, both are pretty good. Although you often find you won't qualify for some surveys on Valued Opinions. I've made over £120 in the last year.
HTH

EchoDelta

Ameyturtle wrote: »

Ok I'm going to give these survey sites a go what is the best to go for I've just signed up for bzzagent too not had anything yet though will wait and see so you advice would be appreciated

I use One Poll as I find the surveys easy to do on my phone. And they pay out cash which I like!

I have finished drawing of friends' little boy for Christmas. Am pleased with it. Dh got to frame it but he can get the stuff for cost price from his work.

Also we've seen a great idea for gift tags, I have the picture on my work computer so will post it tomorrow.

mum2one

Argos - have added items to their end of catalogie clearance, and you can search via your own store - had a quick peep theres some brill bargains xx

Savvybunny2009

Thank you mandco, I signed up for their last catalogue and didn't have one sent out to me, hopefully they will remember to send me one this time

Bought my daughters first Christmas present today, a guitar from Mothercare (I must be mad!) £12 plus cash back and it's a lovely wooden one. Not expecting it to be amazing but she will love it.

Thanks mum2one, found some nice unique stocking filler ideas, will have to have a proper flick through in the morning

AJGray

Hey all sorry ive been away with computer issues and ive been in some car shows with the forum I own so ive had a frantic few weeks, but im still squirrelling away. Picked up some christmas cards cheap in one of the shops in town, ive finished of buying for my mams cat!

The better half has just booked us a holiday to the lakes where I should be able to get all sorts of nik naks to bulk everything out.

My movie hamper for my brother and sil has grown and going to get his and hers pamper stuff too Im really looking forward to buying for them as they are normally so tricky!

EchoDelta

http://factorydirectcraft.com/factorydirectcraft_blog/paint-dipped-pinecones/
Going to make some of these with Small. Bit of sparkly thread and we can hang some on the tree as well.

Can't now find the link for the tags but it involved green paint charts from DIY shop. Cut them into basic Christmas tree shape and stick on a plain brown luggage label. Look so lush.

And I'm going to do cards made by Small as well - couple of cotton wool pads plus googly eyes, glitter etc to make snowmen. Just got to get some plain blue card for them.

Guitar sounds awesome Savvybunny!