How to Make a Gift Basket

Gift baskets make ideal gifts for just about anyone and they can be a fun do-it-yourself project. Your co-workers, your boss, mothers, children, family and friends -- anyone would love a gift basket made especially for them 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 and all the materials you'll need, other than the gifts, can be purchased at a local craft store.

Before beginning this project you should think about who it is you are making it for. As an example, a basket created for a new mom will be very different than one for a co-worker so start by making a list of the recipient's interests and likes. What are their hobbies, their favorite color, even their favorite foods -- all of these things can change what you decide to do.

A new mom would love baby items. Bottles, washcloths, baby shampoos and lotions or a rattle and a little something for herself like some bubble bath or herbal tea bags in a cute bowl. A co-worker would probably appreciate things like gourmet coffee, cheese and crackers, some nice ink pens, or a stress relieving squeeze ball or some other cute office-related gadget. You can do theme baskets as well and some examples of good themes include spa, golf, bath and body, stress relief, gardening, coffee, tea and gourmet food. So,use your imagination and come up with a theme that you think would delight your recipient. Make it personal, just for them. If you're stretched for ideas, take a look at some pre-prepared gift baskets and get some ideas about what you might use.

You should get 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 imaginatively 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 way, choose clear or colored cellophane and wrap the basket. A colorful bow in a complementing color makes a great finishing touch to make your gift basket look spectacular!

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