Old Style Christmas Preparations for Christmas 2013

bossymoo

Love the avatar!

miss_empty_piggy

anyone make wreaths? I've got a huge holly bush in my garden and every year I consider making them for me and family (and maybe selling some) but haven't got around to it yet. Just wondered if anyone else had done this? x

midnightraven3

i have made several types of wreaths and always used the double track metal floristry rings
this year i saw in pinterest someone using the foam pipe insulation tubes, into a circle, and taped together
i think i shall try a couple to see

these

http://www.wickes.co.uk/invt/210451

mrs-moneypenny

only just found this thread, thank you had a quick read and looks really helpful i have subscribed and will be popping back often

managed to pick up another 6 jars of 20p mincemeat yesterday, i got some a couple of weeks ago, then they went up to £1.39 now they have moved onto a bottom shelf under the flours and are back down to 20p. definately worth looking for.

have got a few homemade pressies stashed but still more to do.

lynsayjane

Soooo excited for Christmas this year, will be moving into a 'proper' house in a few weeks and having mine and BFs families round for the day eeek! Might leave it till after the move but will be reading this through fully to steal all your ideas and maybe contribute my own if I have any!

LJ
x

Uniscots97

miss_empty_piggy wrote: »

anyone make wreaths? I've got a huge holly bush in my garden and every year I consider making them for me and family (and maybe selling some) but haven't got around to it yet. Just wondered if anyone else had done this? x

I do, you can either use the floristry oasis or look for wire/willow frame (Home Bargains have them). You can make your own willow frame quite easily. Once you have your frame you cut your holly, tap it (to get rid of any bug), rinse it and dry it. Then arrange on the frame, you need about an inch of stem to hold it.

miss_emmajane

Not posted for a while - our Christmas pressie pile is still growing whilst also making little preparations for the harsh weather

Great point about gift hampers not needing baskets - trays are a fab idea.

mrs-moneypenny

miss_emmajane wrote: »

Not posted for a while - our Christmas pressie pile is still growing whilst also making little preparations for the harsh weather

Great point about gift hampers not needing baskets - trays are a fab idea.

the cardboard fruit/veg boxes like the ones morries leave near the tills for your shopping can be covered with wrapping paper and would look great or the bags for life shoppers make nice reusable food hamper wrapping.

HTH

samfriday

Hi all,

New to forum, have just spent the last few days reading through all the posts on this thread. There are so many good ideas and helpful tips. Thank you very much everyone for sharing! :T

This year I have cut back on everyone's budget as was spending far too much. Have been having a big clear out too so have earned a few ebay pounds which have been used to buy some presents.

Also planning on making lots of presents this year, have recently had a sewing lesson and have borrowed a machine - lots of ideas currently on the go - made the most of fabric cluttering up a box as well as ebay bargains!

Love the idea of Christmas Eve boxes - my twins are almost 2 so may plant the idea this year with a few bits and plan to stock it up for next year

Oh and I bought my stocking filler choc coins this week - 2 for £1 instead of 75p each in Tesco

pavlovs_dog

lakeland christmas shop also live