There is nothing like personalized Christmas hampers to send a message that says, “I know who you are and I love you for it.” Warm the heart of your literary friends or word game players with these ideas for personalized Christmas hampers.
Inexpensive canvas book bags can be obtained at most craft or discount stores. By using these bags as the hampers, you give your friends an extra little gift. In addition, these Xmas hampers can be personalized with fabric paint, iron-on transfers or, if you are an adept seamstress, monogramming.
How special it is for your avid reader friends to find inside their Xmas hampers some well-chosen new or used novels, a warm and cuddly throw or blanket wrap, a Christmas mug complete with packets of pre-mix hot cocoa or spiced tea, and a gift certificate to a book club. Long into the cold, wintry winter, your friends will remember your thoughtfulness.
For your word game friends’ Xmas hampers, replace the novels and book club gift certificate with a few of the latest Sudoku or crossword puzzle books, a handheld word game, the latest crossword dictionary, and a subscription to a monthly word game magazine. Throw in several sharpened pencils and your friends will love you!
Wrap the contents of your Christmas hampers with tissue and stuff some Christmas-colored tissue into the bags so that it fans out at the top. Tie the bag handles with beautifully colored cloth ribbon and, voila, you have wrapped your Christmas hampers.