How to Make a Gift Basket
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Making a gift basket can be a fun do-it-yourself project. Gift baskets make ideal gifts for most anyone. Co-workers, your boss, new mothers, children -- anyone would love a gift basket made with love and care. These baskets are not only attractive and eye-catching, they're able to be filled with a multitude of fun items. While you can find ready-made baskets, it's much more special to make one yourself. All the supplies you'll need, other than the gifts, can be purchased at your local craft store.
The first thing you'll need to do before beginning this project is think about who you're making it for. For example, a basket created for a new mom will be very different than one for a co-worker. Start by making a list of the recipient's interests and preferences. Their hobbies, their favorite color, their favorite foods -- all of these things can come into play.
A new mom would love baby items like bottles, washcloths, baby shampoos and lotions, rattles, and a little something for herself like some bubble bath or herbal tea bags in a cute mug. A co-worker would enjoy something like gourmet coffee, cheese and crackers, some nice ink pens, and a stress relieving squeeze ball or other cute office-related gadget. You can do theme baskets as well. Examples of good themes include spa, golf, bath and body, stress relief, gardening, coffee, tea and gourmet food. Use your imagination and come up with a theme that you think would delight your recipient. If you're stretched for ideas, take a look at some pre-prepared gift baskets and see the types of items they include.
You'll need an attractive basket that has enough room for the gift basket filler and all the items you want to include. You could even use an attractive bucket or wooden box. Speaking of filler, shredded paper in the recipient's favorite color works well. You can also try colorful confetti or even fake moss. After adding the filler to the basket, it's time to artfully arrange the gift items. It's important that the basket looks full. If your basket looks sparse, either choose a smaller basket or add more items to your existing one. After you've placed the gifts in a pleasing arrangement, choose clear or colored cellophane and wrap the basket. A colorful bow in a complementing color makes a great finishing touch!
Copyright 2006 Frances Coleman - All Rights Reserved
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