KENTMAS
MAKE YOUR OWN
KENTISH CHRISTMAS HAMPER
VERSATILE , CUSTOMISABLE AND GREAT FOR MAKING AN IMPRESSION , HAMPERS MAKE THE ULTIMATE CHRISTMAS GIFT . MAKING YOUR OWN CHRISTMAS HAMPER IS NOT ONLY USUALLY MORE COST EFFECTIVE THAN PLUMPING FOR A PRE-MADE OPTION , IT ALSO ALLOWS YOU TO HAND PICK CONTENTS YOU KNOW YOUR MUCH-LOVED RECIPIENT WILL CHERISH .
But , with all the optimum treasure-packed , hampergift-giving excitement comes the slightly nervewracking , time-consuming crux , just how do you make your own hamper ? Worry not Santa ’ s little helper , for the insideKENT elves are on hand with their easy step-by-step guide !
Step 1 : Set Your Budget
With a myriad of exciting gifts on hand it can be easy to suddenly find yourself blowing your Christmas budget . This can be especially true if you have opted for a large container ( see below ) which suddenly looks less ‘ wow-factor ’ and more ‘ where-is-everything ’ when presented less than half full . Instead consider how many people are you curating hampers for - is it for one friend or family member ? Is it for more than one person to receive jointly , such as a couple or joint family gift ? Or are you curating a repeating box of gifts for relatives or colleagues ? Then carefully break down your overall budget by recipient , and most importantly of all - ensure you stick to it ! It can be extremely tempting to go full on magpie mode buying way more than was necessary or feel the need to compensate for empty space as your container was too large .
Step 2 : Choose Your Container
Think hamper and the first thing that springs to mind is a classic wicker basket or box . But that ’ s not the only option . There are a host of great card and paper-based boxes and baskets - if you can do away with the cellophane these are all much more ecofriendly . Handmade in Kent , John Waller ’ s Underwoodsman ( underwoodsman . co . uk ) collection of wicker baskets offer a beautiful local option . Or you could consider some more intriguing picks … Opt for a large plant pot for a gardening-loving recipient , a cake tin for your star baker , or how about a Christmas mug ? Filled with tea / coffee , biscuits and chocolates this is a great budget-friendly pick that ’ s perfect for teacher gifts … We ’ ve even seen a foot spa repurposed as a hamper packed full of facemasks , bubble bath and lotions !
The main thing to consider here is budget , theme and the amount of gifts needed . As a guide a small container should aim to have 4-5 individual gifts , a medium-sized 7-8 , and a large 10-12 as a minimum .
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