Christmas 16 mega index/christmas chat!!!

MMF007

I went to see a Christmas tree 'exhibition' at a local church today. It was lovely. Lots of different themes so got plenty of inspiration. Great way for the church to raise funds

Our tree is more of twiggy affair, with tiny fibre optic lights at the end of the braches. The lights are gentle, white and pastel colours. DH suggested it and I thought it sounded naff but it looks lovely

I am planning on making a small floral display for the window sill using a red oval shaped tin (I think they were intended to hold a couple of jars of jam as a gift?), some greenery, berries etc. That will keep me quiet for a while and let my creative side shine (In fact I don't have much talent but I enjoy myself!).

I will light the tealights when the decs are in place, and enjoy the cosy prettyness. I love it.

M

VfM4meplse

MMF007 wrote: »

I will light the tealights when the decs are in place, and enjoy the cosy prettyness. I love it.

You are describing what the Danes call "hygge".

sillyvixen

Just remembered I have a box of 16 glass star candle holders and tea light style led candles from my wedding tea (2015) that I can use for Christmas this year.

SpekySquarehead

Hi everyone,

I hope you might be able to help.

I'm looking for a plastic sheet that I can wrap a hamper and then tie it at the top with a bow. Not sure where the best place to go is? Hobbycraft? Is there a word for the thing I'm looking for?

I know a lot of you are very handy with your DIY skills so I thought I'd ask.

cbsexec

do you mean cellophane? I buy mine at the florists if I need one piece. they dont usually charge too much.

VfM4meplse

SpekySquarehead wrote: »

I'm looking for a plastic sheet that I can wrap a hamper and then tie it at the top with a bow. Not sure where the best place to go is? Hobbycraft? Is there a word for the thing I'm looking for?

I think I saw a hamper wrappiing pack in either Poundland or Poundstretcher.

I went on the hunt for cellophane gift bags to wrap my HM chocolates in yesterday, and came out disappointed.Note to self: grab them during the year whenever I see them!

Islandmaid

Speky - I bought mine from eBay - just typed in Hamper wrapping and got loads of choices. It's my birthday the day after your mums, so if you have over stuffed her hamper, you can send some my way :rotfl:

I have been in full on Fudge production this week and have jazzed up some of the packaging I bought to wrap it in - now all labelled up and in the 'fudge fridge'

VfM4meplse

SpekySquarehead wrote: »

Hi everyone,

I hope you might be able to help.

I'm looking for a plastic sheet that I can wrap a hamper and then tie it at the top with a bow. Not sure where the best place to go is? Hobbycraft? Is there a word for the thing I'm looking for?

I know a lot of you are very handy with your DIY skills so I thought I'd ask.

Confirmed: 10m rolls of clear cellophane wrap available in Poundland (look in the crafting section). I bought two of the polka dotted version earlier this evening.

SpekySquarehead

Amazing!! Thank you one and all. I shall stop by tomorrow. Would never have thought of checking there too.

SpekySquarehead

Update. Poundshop didn't have anything so phone my local florist and they said they'd give me some plastic and a bow as long as I put a couple of quid in a charity bucket. How nice.

Thank you cbsexec for the idea.