What can I use for a hamper base?

Large, deep cardboard desk or document trays can make a lovely and ideal base for a personalised gift hamper. You can also definitely make a hamper out of a cardboard box in clever, creative ways by adding creative finishing touches like paint or covering it in wrapping paper or fabric.

Can you make money making hampers?

Actually making hampers can cost very little and the goodies inside can be bought in bulk or made at home to bring down costs. However, the selling price can be as high as you like, so this is an amazing potential earner if you get it right.

How do you make a cheap hamper?

Some ideas for you:

  1. Wrapped cardboard boxes.
  2. Felt baskets.
  3. Flat pack boxes designed for flat hampers.
  4. Tote bags or gift bags.
  5. Old crockery, bowls, casserole dishes.
  6. Serving trays.
  7. Crate boxes.
  8. Or you could make the container, like a fabric basket.

How do I make a cardboard hamper box?

You can make a simple basket by wrapping cord around it to hide the cardboard. You can get fancier by cutting the box apart, and then weaving it back together with cord to make a more traditional woven basket. All you need is a cardboard box, some scissors, cord, and glue.

How much does it cost to post a hamper?

At Letter Box Hamper, all prices include free standard delivery within the UK. Next day delivery is available for £2.99. Hampers posted to any European country cost £7.95 to deliver. Hampers posted to North America, South America, Middle East, Asia and Australasia cost £9.95 to deliver.

What do you put in a homemade hamper?

What to put in a food hamper

  1. Cheese. Who doesn’t love cheese?
  2. Chocolate. A delight for anyone with a sweet tooth, a chocolate hamper can be a real treat, be it for birthdays or any other occasion.
  3. Baked treats.
  4. Luxury foods.
  5. Fruit.
  6. Celebratory Items.
  7. Personalised messages.
  8. Champagne.

What do I need to make a Christmas hamper?

Quick and easy sweets

  1. Microwave boozy fudge. Homemade fudge sounds like it will take an afternoon in the kitchen to achieve – not so.
  2. White chocolate pretzel bites. A bowl of melted chocolate goes a long way.
  3. Chocolate & ginger fridge squares.
  4. Nutty chocolate tiffin.
  5. Candy cane lollipops.
  6. Cheat’s Christmas caramels.