little chickadee Posted October 1, 2008 Share Posted October 1, 2008 I've noticed that a lot of us are planning to give away homemade goodies for Christmas this year and lots of people mention "hampers" . Any nice baskets I've seen cost more than buying a Christmas gift What do you use to put your "hamper" goodies in? I suppose I could cover cardboard boxes in wrapping paper but thought there might be another cost effective option. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 1, 2008 Share Posted October 1, 2008 Ikea have lovely cardboard boxes, really cheap too! They have a lot of xmas stuff in at the mo too and some lovely brightly coloured boxes, I'll be using them. Just tart them up with a big bow on the lid http://www.ikea.com/gb/en/catalog/products/80112895 http://www.ikea.com/gb/en/catalog/products/40130194 http://www.ikea.com/gb/en/catalog/products/90130196 http://www.ikea.com/gb/en/catalog/products/30132805 This is one I used for mothers' day this year http://www.liverpoolpoet.talktalk.net/mdaybox2.jpg they have gorgeous little bags which would hold small jars of things or bags of fudge etc http://www.ikea.com/gb/en/catalog/products/30132810 they have bags, boxes and baskets galore!!!! I went yesterday to get some more billy bookcases and saw loads of lovely boxes and baskets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olly Posted October 1, 2008 Share Posted October 1, 2008 Last year I bought BHWT bags and put mine in - but they were only small presents, not a proper hamper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted October 2, 2008 Share Posted October 2, 2008 I bought really nice jute bags on ebay,so the hamper recipients could use them again in supermarkets Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omletina Kyckling Posted October 2, 2008 Share Posted October 2, 2008 I'd love to hear what people put into them too please?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted October 2, 2008 Share Posted October 2, 2008 I'd love to hear what people put into them too please?! Home made goodies - lemon Curd,Picallili,Jam,marmalade,Sloe Gin, Spiced Cranberry Vodka, Christmas Cookies. Plus a few extras which are personal to the person I am giving it too - Lush goodies,Knickers,Choccies,Candles,Pot Pourri & so forth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted October 2, 2008 Share Posted October 2, 2008 I use newspaper bags from the india shop http://www.theindiashop.co.uk/acatalog/Newspaper_Bags.html They look brilliant tied up with raffia. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted October 2, 2008 Share Posted October 2, 2008 I bought some of the Ikea cardboard boxes a few months ago and must go back for more because judging by Poet's links, there are some really nice ones available now which I missed when we went to Ikea recently! Aaargh!! The little bags are gorgeous too. Oh dear, I feel a hole in my savings coming on . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
little chickadee Posted October 2, 2008 Author Share Posted October 2, 2008 I wish I lived near an Ikea Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clur Posted October 2, 2008 Share Posted October 2, 2008 Home made goodies - lemon Curd,Picallili,Jam,marmalade,Sloe Gin, Spiced Cranberry Vodka, Christmas Cookies. Plus a few extras which are personal to the person I am giving it too - Lush goodies,Knickers,Choccies,Candles,Pot Pourri & so forth. The spiced cranberry vodka sounds lovely - how do you make that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted October 3, 2008 Share Posted October 3, 2008 I use newspaper bags from the india shop http://www.theindiashop.co.uk/acatalog/Newspaper_Bags.html They look brilliant tied up with raffia. Thanks Claret. Just ordered 20. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted October 3, 2008 Share Posted October 3, 2008 Home made goodies - lemon Curd,Picallili,Jam,marmalade,Sloe Gin, Spiced Cranberry Vodka, Christmas Cookies. Plus a few extras which are personal to the person I am giving it too - Lush goodies,Knickers,Choccies,Candles,Pot Pourri & so forth. The spiced cranberry vodka sounds lovely - how do you make that? I will post the recipe in 'All Things Nice' later for you. Its very easy & tastes wonderful - I even had the head chef my brother works for asking if I could make it for him to sell in the resturant! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted October 3, 2008 Share Posted October 3, 2008 This year I am going for jams and jellies, Chilli oil, soaps, lavender bags, bath melts, mince pies, peanut brittle, Christmas pudding and cake, rhubarb vodka, sloe gin, raspberry vodka and a few jars of fruits steeped in booze. Will also be borrowing a few ideas from Nigella's Christmas book too. The chutneys look good, as does the chilli jelly Need to get the baskets now. That is always the hard part. There is a good shop in Hungerford and for those that know it, Longacres garden centre on the A30 does some cheap baskets too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted October 3, 2008 Share Posted October 3, 2008 I forgot to add Chilli Jam - I make it every year & its really popular with everyone. Its like a relish,or you can throw it into stews & stir frys too - brilliant stuff! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted October 3, 2008 Share Posted October 3, 2008 Is there a recipe already posted? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted October 3, 2008 Share Posted October 3, 2008 I will post it later,when I am back online after my techy guy has been to try & set up wireless for us Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
little chickadee Posted October 3, 2008 Author Share Posted October 3, 2008 Mmm this all looks good, and my lovely Father in law is getting me some boxes from the IKEA in Glasgow and bringing them down when he comes next weekend on the train (even though he really really hates IKEA!) he must love me Definately need the recipe for chilli Jam! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted October 3, 2008 Share Posted October 3, 2008 Mmm this all looks good, and my lovely Father in law is getting me some boxes from the IKEA in Glasgow and bringing them down when he comes next weekend on the train (even though he really really hates IKEA!) he must love me Definately need the recipe for chilli Jam! I can't darn well find it! I know I put it in a very safe place,ready to make up in a month or so Will post as soon as it turns up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 3, 2008 Share Posted October 3, 2008 Mmm this all looks good, and my lovely Father in law is getting me some boxes from the IKEA in Glasgow and bringing them down when he comes next weekend on the train (even though he really really hates IKEA!) he must love me you're welcome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
little chickadee Posted October 3, 2008 Author Share Posted October 3, 2008 Mmm this all looks good, and my lovely Father in law is getting me some boxes from the IKEA in Glasgow and bringing them down when he comes next weekend on the train (even though he really really hates IKEA!) he must love me you're welcome Thankyou! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redhotchick Posted October 4, 2008 Share Posted October 4, 2008 This year I am going for jams and jellies, Chilli oil, soaps, lavender bags, bath melts, mince pies, peanut brittle, Christmas pudding and cake, rhubarb vodka, sloe gin, raspberry vodka and a few jars of fruits steeped in booze. Christian that's quite a haul! Your friends are very lucky! I was in Home Bargain today and they had lovely wicker baskets with lids for £2.50 that you could get a few jars in. They had smaller and bigger ones too. They also had boxes covered in bright stripey silk material. My camera was charging at home or I would have taken pictures! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
