Christmas Baskets Have Begun

[sherrik]

I just love to make baskets ( and a mess!!!!) Please post your baskets as well. Last year I got great ideas from other SCers<?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /><o:p></o:p>
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I find it really relaxing when everyone goes to bed.<o:p></o:p>
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I started to get some together. Went to the goodwill for all my baskets. (paid no more than 1.00) really great baskets.***extra bonus found kids wood table and 4 chairs for 9.99 (will post photo later)<o:p></o:p>
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I have been using my Michaels 40% off coupon for shrink wrap (big roll reg 16.97) Also found some blank card with "G" on them for 1.00 8pk
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Not all are complete - as you can see in the first photo.<o:p></o:p>
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Baby Baskets - rough start (due near christmas)
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4 complete baskets<o:p></o:p>
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Kids Baskets Total Cost approx. 19.00<o:p></o:p>
Plastic basket 2.00 dollar store<o:p></o:p>
Crayola Markers sale 3.00 SDM<o:p></o:p>
J&J Products 5 x 1.99 = 9.95<o:p></o:p>
Brush 1.00<o:p></o:p>
Hair elastic 1.00<o:p></o:p>
Sweets 1.00 (all)<o:p></o:p>
Colourful paper .50 SDM<o:p></o:p>
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Old Spice Basket Cost approx. 8.50<o:p></o:p>
2x Body Wash FREE<o:p></o:p>
2x Old Spice Razors (2 x 1.49) = 2.98 the wash was free when I purchased the wash<o:p></o:p>
body spray 2.99<o:p></o:p>
sm body wash FREE (P&G sampler)<o:p></o:p>
2x coffee singles FREE<o:p></o:p>
bar 0.69<o:p></o:p>
Pit Stick approx .24 (wm annv. Sale 1.74 – 3.00WUB2)<o:p></o:p>
Bow .50<o:p></o:p>
Basket 1.00 goodwill<o:p></o:p>
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Gillette Basket Cost approx. 6.00<o:p></o:p>
Body wash FREE<o:p></o:p>
Razor 1.00<o:p></o:p>
Hair stuff .99<o:p></o:p>
Pit Stick FREE<o:p></o:p>
Coffee Singles FREE<o:p></o:p>
Sweets (gum/chocolate) 1.40<o:p></o:p>
Basket 1.00<o:p></o:p>
Bow .50<o:p></o:p>
Crest Toothpaste FPC FREE<o:p></o:p>
Shaving cream 1.00<o:p></o:p>
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For Her Basket Cost approx. 7.00<o:p></o:p>
Body Wash .99<o:p></o:p>
Razor approx. 2.00<o:p></o:p>
Candle FREE<o:p></o:p>
Bar of soap .50 <o:p></o:p>
Shaving Cream 1.00<o:p></o:p>
Secret Pit Spray FREE<o:p></o:p>
Chocolate .69<o:p></o:p>
Bow .50<o:p></o:p>
Basket 1.00<o:p></o:p>
Pantene Shampoo FREE<o:p></o:p>
Tampax Pearl 4pk .49

I added some more photos of some baby baskets I completed, some new ideas I have started (will post finished ones when done) I just started to put some stuff in for ideas.

I love the photo boxes from the dollar!! and little boxes for GC and Sweets!!!

Also posted my baskets from goodwill I purchased - no more than 1.00

[nosobbq]

wow!! those look great!! i'm making shelter baskets ( or trying to make 10) but i think i may just put them in reusable bags( more practical for a shelter)... but i love the ideas!!! are these for friends or are you selling them?

[sherrik]

These are for friends/family.
Some people asked me to make baskets for them but I have no idea what to charge. I love to make them though

[Kayjay]

Great baskets

[coley3]

Those are beautiful. What a great idea for Christmas.
I am making some for shelter donations. Perhaps i should put a few together for family as well. They look so festive.

[Insane]

Wow, those are so awesome!

[carlyincanada]

WTG! The baskets look wonderful & full!!! Such a nice gift & alot cheaper than what they sell for in the stores! I've seen some going for 14.99 & not half the stuff you have in yours!

I'm getting some stuff together to make some soon! I'm doing a couple for a donation (silent auction at Poor Boy lunch) this week...Will post a pics soon!

I love making the baskets too! for friends & family & have sold a few as well...depends on whats in it...but around $15 to 20...approx...

[asmdrangon]

These baskets look GREAT!

[Perogie]

Very nice

[WandaM]

love the shrink wrap. I will have to get a roll next time I have a coupon. Thanks

[Chantel]

You're inspiring! I'm trying to figure out how to make nice gift baskets without breaking the bank and you're helping me out a lot!

Thank you!

[kazm-l]

Love them - have adult baskets nearly ready to give but also wanted to do some more for kids , yours has given my ideas.
Thanks!

[coupon girl]

wow niccceee baskets- awesome-love the bows for .50 cents wow

[thetonester521]

Beautiful baskets You've given me some good ideas

[fillis]

Good idea, they look great.