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    Home / Natural Beauty / Christmas Beauty / How to make your own Christmas hamper

    How to make your own Christmas hamper

    A personalised gift containing a few little somethings you know they’ll love

    Whether you’re stuck in a present-buying rut or just want to give something more unique this year, putting together a personalised Christmas hamper for someone is always a great option. Packed full of individual items, little treats and surprises; it’s bound to hit the mark and you’ll get extra brownie points for effort.

    How to construct the perfect hamper:

    Decide on a budget

    This will dictate the theme and extent of your contents. It might be worth considering who it’s for; you’ll probably want to spend more if it’s for your mum compared to the office secret Santa.

    The contents

    Make it personal and relevant to the recipient. Would they prefer food, beauty products, a tipple perhaps? Is there anything you know they really like?

    Container

    Think of something practical that compliments the theme of the hamper. Remember to keep it interesting and exciting though. Good examples include a terracotta plant pot, serving bowl or wooden crate.

    Use a filler

    This will help make your hamper appear much more presentable. Scrunched up paper works a treat.

    Arranging

    Start by choosing a front for your hamper. Then place the largest/tallest items first and arrange the smaller items in around these.

    Wrapping

    The most popular choice for this is cellophane because it is see-through. For a more unique look try something that suits the theme of your hamper, such as a tea towel for a food themed hamper.

    What should I put in the hamper? 

    If you’re still struggling for ideas as to what to put in your Christmas hamper, here are just a few suggestions that are sure to go down a treat.

    Food and drink

    • For the coffee lover, try a festive coffee blend, or a speciality festive tea blend
    • For the condiment addict, try a healthy alternative (plus Dr Wills are vegan friendly!)
    • For the sweet tooth, try adding a festive mini panettone that’s vegan friendly, or a selection of tiffins
    • For the gym lovers, try adding a few of their favourite bars or shakes
    • And for the designated drivers, or those choosing to skip alcohol this season, try adding a low alcohol tipple to the hamper

    Beauty

    • For the trend lover, try a CBD serum or a shampoo bar
    • Do they love skincare? Try adding a facemask or the latest product in premium skincare
    • A new beauty accessory is always a great addition. Add a muslin cloth and exfoliating mitt to help them get ready for the upcoming part season – plus they’re great zero waste alternatives
    • For men, try adding the latest beard grooming products or something for their gym bag

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