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Goblets

8:34 pm - 11/18/2002
Some people have made comments about the goblets that were in my gift baskets





I bought the goblets at Dollar Tree, filled them with tiny soaps I made with candy molds, shrink wrapped ONLY the bowl of the goblet, then added the charms. I bought the charm kit at JoAnn.

These were very easy and would also be really nice for a date-night basket!
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yoniyum 18th-Nov-2002 10:48 pm (UTC)
hey, I hope this isn't too rude or personal of a question. if you think it is, I totally understand you not wanting to answer! anyway, I was wondering how much it cost per basket on average. including the basket and everything in it - the soaps, the shrinkwrap you used, etc. I think they came out so lovely and it's great to give gifts with a personal touch. I think I remember you saying that part of the reason for wanting to do it, though, was for financial reasons. just wondering if you succeeded in keeping the costs down to a manageable amount. thanks =)
personaljourney 18th-Nov-2002 11:38 pm (UTC)
I would have to say that I probably spent around $200-$250 total for EVERYTHING I made. Keep in mind that I made about 30 larger soaps, a whole lot of teeny soaps, around 50 mason jars of mixes, 30 candles, 12 bags of reindeer poop, 12 bags of magic reindeer food, 20 pots of lip balm, 15 potholders, the wine glasses, and tons of cookies. I made a LOT of stuff for what I paid. You could VERY EASILY make less. I bought a 10 lb. bucket of melt & pour soap...when most people would buy 2 lbs. I think candles are WAY cheaper than the soaps I made because I spent about $75 JUST ON THE SOAPS (because of the gazillion inbeds I bought). You could make plain soaps VERY easily and a lot cheaper than I did. I just wanted a custom look.

Words of advice, if you are trying to do similar things:

1. Check your newspaper for cuopons for crafting stores (Michaels has had 40% off cuopons for the past couple weeks)

2. If you buy mason jars, try Dollar General (I got my small ones for $5/dozen and my big ones for $6/dozen).

3. If you make candles, always put at least double the scent suggested. You want to actually be able to smeel them, don't you?

4. When looking for baskets and little things (like my pinecones and glitter apples) go to Dallar Tree. All but one of my baskets were $1/piece. The only one that was more expensive was the great big one. That one is actually a laundry basket that I got at Michaels for $2.50. It's HUGE and the deal was AWESOME so I bought 3! Those will be going to the parents.

5. If you make lipgloss, WING IT! A little beeswax, some cocoa butter, and sweet almond oil makes wonderful lip balm! Melt it in the microwave, add color (you can use lipstick to tint it...$1 wet n wild is WAY cheaper than buying lip balm tints) and flavors, and pour. VERY EASY AND VERY QUICK!

6. When you make your candles, let them cool in segments. Explanation: Pour a third, let it cool, pour a third & let it cool, pour a third and let it cool. This helps the candle from sinking in the center.

7. You do NOT have to do huge baskets for everyone! Pick a few choice things you would like to give as gifts and go with it!


Hope this helps you a bit!
yoniyum Re: — 18th-Nov-2002 11:55 pm (UTC)
"Hope this helps you a bit!"

LOL! You are too kind. That was a very thorough and helpful reply. Thank you!! You're too sweet. =)

I've been in research mode for now but hopefully soon I will start making things too and will be able to contribute to the community.
personaljourney 19th-Nov-2002 05:26 am (UTC)
Ya welcome!
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