I want to make home made sweets/ biscuits. What can I put them in for pressies?

[jrsqueak]

And how long before can I make them so they don't go off?

You can buy inexpensive glass storage jars in places like Wilkinsons or the supermarket. Or make little bags from cellophane tied with a ribbon.

I think most biscuits / sweets need to be made as late as poss. A home made biscuit will be stale within a week.

I have saved some jam jars etc- what could i use as a lid

the actual lid? With red tartan fabric over and a ribbon round (think jam)

the actual lid? With red tartan fabric over and a ribbon round (think jam)

If you are making something like fudge then it can be made a few days in advance as it tastes better after about 4 days.

am such a novice! Could I use cellophane with elastic/ribbom round the top.

Lakeland do some great different sized, and patterned cellophane bags and ribbon would tie them.