Personalized Gift Baskets

Creating Personalized Gift Baskets

Sometimes you don’t need a holiday or birthday to crate a special homemade gift basket for someone. Maybe you want to show a co-worker appreciation, or you want to give something to a neighbor who watched your home while you were on vacation. Creating personalized gift baskets full of things they love is a simple way inexpensive way to show someone you care about them. From gifts for neighbors to gifts for writers, creating a gift basket will always be appreciated.

First, start with a wicker basket. They come on many shapes and sizes. If you have a budget, keep that in mind as you select your basket. The bigger it is, the more items you’ll need to fill it with. If you have a can of spray paint around your house, you can use it to give the basket some color. Next, line it with a pretty cloth napkin or a piece of material. This will keep the bottom of the basket nice and smooth looking. Use one large enough that some of the edges hang over the edge of the basket.

Now comes the fun part! Think about what that person likes to do. Do they have a hobby or interest? Is there a certain sport they like or a team they are a fan of? Do they like a specific color? These are the questions you’ll need to ask yourself before you purchase anything for the basket.

You can wrap some, or all, of the items individually if you choose before placing them into the gift basket. Try to arrange them in an interesting way and be sure that smaller items don’t get lost in the bottom. You can top it off with some cellophane or just a nice big bow on the basket handle.

There you have it! An easy gift that can meet any budget.

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Create Personalized Gift Baskets For Valentine’s Day

Personalized gift baskets are a great idea for the special men in your life? Maybe you’d like to show your husband, boyfriend or father how special they are with a homemade gift basket. Here are some ideas just in time for Valentine’s Day. :)

Start with a wicker basket. You can find gift basket supplies at most craft stores and you may even have luck finding a like-new basket at a thrift shop for very little money.

Spray paint the basket red for an extra touch. Check your paint supply before you purchase a new can because you won’t need much.

Use some material, a cloth napkin or a handkerchief to line the bottom. Try to have one large enough to hang over the sides. If you’re using a solid color, try white – it will look nice with the red. You can also try to use a pattern with hearts on it. Don’t use anything to feminine though, remember it’s for a man.

Now for the fillings! You’ll want something romantic, but also items that are personal for their likes and hobbies. If they enjoy movies, buy a romantic comedy on DVD. If they like reading, buy a book of love poems. Do they work on a computer? Purchase a specially made screen saver with your picture on it, surrounded by hearts. You can get it downloaded to a CD that you can add to the basket. Think of what they like to do and how you can turn it into something romantic. A little imagination goes a long way!! :)

Next, go to your favorite bakery and pick up some Valentine Day cookies. Try to get a nice assortment. For the final empty spots, you can use candy. You shouldn’t have any trouble finding Valentine candy in single servings that you can tuck in where ever it needs to be filled. You can also pick up little Valentine trinkets like a keychain or a mug to include in the basket.

Also – this basket can be easily adjusted for a woman.

Happy Valentine’s Day!! :)

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Personalized Gift Baskets For Christmas

If you want your Christmas gifts to have a personal touch and still be cost effective this year, create  personalized gift baskets for the special people on your list. With a little thought, some time and creatitivy you can put together a gift that everyone will be happy to recieve.

Start with a wicker basket. There are many shapes and sizes to you to choose from. Spray paint them green, red, silver or gold. See if you have any of these colors on hand before you buy them Use what you have first.

Find a complimentary color cloth napkin to line the bottom.  For a red basket, silver is nice and visa versa. I like the green and gold combination also. Try to find a large one so the corners hang over the edge of the basket.

Start filling it with Christmas items. Christmas ornaments are a great item to use in a gift basket like this. Look for Christmas mugs, pencils, pot holders, dish towels, trinkets, pins and other assorted items to give your basket a festive look. These items don’t have to be expensive.

Nest, think about the person you’re giving the gift basket to. What do they enjoy doing? What are their hobbies? Do they have a favorite movie, place or sport? Use what you know to fill the rest of the basket with items just for them.

If they enjoy camping, add in a new flashlight and some warm socks.
If they like cars, pick up the latest issue of a car magazine and a new key ring.
A bird watcher may like a pair of binoculars and a field guide.
An ice cream lover may appreciate an ice cream scoop and some new ice cream bowls.
If they play the lottery add some lottery tickets, a few interesting looking pencils and some special coins to use for scratching the tickets.

Last, fill in the empty spots with some Christmas candy. Tuck in a few candy canes and some chocolate here and there. Some Christmas cookies would also be a welcomed treat.

Happy Holidays! :)

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