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We're all feeling a little bereft of cash these days so I thought it would be a good idea now we're in the second half of the year and approaching 'that' time in December to think about lovely to receive gifts that aren't going to mean a second mortgage!
Many of us here already do the obvious associated with our hobby.
Jams, pickles, preserves, wines, cakes etc.
My idea came quite by accident. Needing a small container for some kiddie sweets I bought from a supermarket (3 for £1) I found one of the many DEgberts coffee jars I had - otherwise used for spices and dried beans/lentils etc. The selection of shining/sugared jelly sweets layered looks very pleasing to the eye and I think would make a great little gift for a workmate to place on their desk - or make up a slightly larger one for a family. A little ribbon (recovered?) and a bow stuck on the top will add to the festive appearance - or fill the inside of the cap with sweets or sprig of holly. You get your coffee jar free if you drink the brand - or another which comes the same way - and you add a quids worth of sweets.
The more enterprising may even make their own sweets to make it even more personal.
Could be given at any time of year really.
Many of us here already do the obvious associated with our hobby.
Jams, pickles, preserves, wines, cakes etc.
My idea came quite by accident. Needing a small container for some kiddie sweets I bought from a supermarket (3 for £1) I found one of the many DEgberts coffee jars I had - otherwise used for spices and dried beans/lentils etc. The selection of shining/sugared jelly sweets layered looks very pleasing to the eye and I think would make a great little gift for a workmate to place on their desk - or make up a slightly larger one for a family. A little ribbon (recovered?) and a bow stuck on the top will add to the festive appearance - or fill the inside of the cap with sweets or sprig of holly. You get your coffee jar free if you drink the brand - or another which comes the same way - and you add a quids worth of sweets.
The more enterprising may even make their own sweets to make it even more personal.
Could be given at any time of year really.
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