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DIY Christmas Hampers

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A well thought out and personalised Christmas hamper box is a beautiful gift to bestow onto your loved ones this season. Not only will the receiver love their tailored hamper but it is also tons of fun to get crafty and create a special collection to gift. Here are a few DIY Hamper tips to create the perfect one!

Prior planning prevents…

Before rushing out and starting to collect a range of miscellaneous items, take a moment to stop and consider who the basket is going to be for. What are some of their likes, dislikes and hobbies? This will help you to decide on a specific direction and narrow in on the type of items that you are going to include in their Christmas hamper.

 

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If they deserve some pampering you might put together a hamper with scented candles, bath bombs and a bottle of wine, for example. For the sweet tooth, a selection of their favourite treats. Essentially, once you find what their interests are, it shouldn’t be too hard to pull together a few small items that once combined, make for a unique and thoughtful gift.

Box it up

Once you’ve chosen the items that you are going to include in your Christmas hamper, it’s time to think about how you are going to package or present them. A big part of giving an amazing hamper is how it looks. Of course the contents are important in themselves, but you’ve put a lot of time and thought into choosing the perfect pieces and so you want the first impression to reflect that too.

There are so many ways that you can present a hamper. Gift boxes and baskets are a great option but you could also get creative and use something that suits the theme of the gift, such as a repurposed crate for a rustic country feel, a bucket for an outdoors/gardening gift or a large glass jar for a sweet inspired Christmas hamper.

 

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If you’re finding it hard to decide exactly what to include in your Christmas hamper and how to go about packing it, then look no further! Our DIY Christmas Hamper Kit contains a deluxe silver hamper box complete with ribbon and bow, two treat boxes and a personalised bon bon. All you need to do is fill it up and gift it proudly. Building your own Christmas hamper that looks amazing is easy with this stylish kit.

 

The Contents

Fill your hamper with plenty of special gifts that you know your worthy recipients will love and appreciate. We love the idea of including small personalised Christmas goods like baubles, bon bons, ornaments, décor items and sweet treats.

 

Handmade treats such as biscuits, nut mixes, lollies, and chocolates can also really add to the personal touch of a Christmas hamper.

Delicious Christmas treats such as Peppermint Kiss Oreo Balls or Christmas Wreath Biscuits are the perfect addition to any hamper. Not only do they taste delicious, they also look the part nestled amongst your other thoughtfully gathered pieces. The only problem with making your own treats is that you’ll probably want to treat your self to a sample or two, (you know, just to make sure they are ok before you hand them out!) but make sure you leave enough for the gifts!

 

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Depending on who you are giving to and they type of hamper that you are putting together, you might like to take the personal, hand-made touch even further and include other hand-made items too. See our article 10 DIY Christmas Gifts, for plenty of inspiration on other DIY gifts for your Christmas hamper.

Christmas hampers make great gifts. Not only are they are easy to put together but they create a truly unique and personalised Christmas gift that anyone would love to receive.

The Christmas Cart has a wonderful variety of Christmas gifts, keepsakes and décor that are perfect for adding a special touch to your Christmas hampers. Visit our website to shop the range and explore the Inspiration Gallery and blog for plenty more ideas to inspire your Christmas gifting and festive decorating.