Cookie gift baskets - a super solution
Thinking of giving someone a gift basket? Cookies is one gift that will certainly delight the senses. You first decision is probably whether to go store-bought or hand made. You do not need a lot of items for a gift basket, but it should choose your gifts so as to create the appearance of abundance. Once you're set on this theme you can begin to assemble items for your cookie gift basket. There are many ways to go, keeping in mind the weight, over all shape and visual presentation. If you are talented in the kitchen, cookies should be a natural. Putting together an assortment will ensure success. Adding a few odd items will help make it more memorable.
When planning the basket keep in mind the appearance and the effect. Don’t overlook related gift possibilities when planning your gift basket. For any project like this there are a number of solutions. Put on your thinking cap before you start and try to imagine the excitement you can create by including a few offbeat gift items as well. A basket of baked goods doesn’t just have to be about food. A funny tee shirt or trendy cook book would make nice additions. Refrigerator magnets are always fun, and items from gift and novelty store can add fun to the theme.
Pick a theme - from countless possibilities.. There is magic to be made once the theme has been settled. How about a theme within a theme? Knowing something about who you are giving it to can help in your quest to make it personal - especially if it is to be a handmade basket. Special interests like pets or hobbies offer a great opportunity to get into the project. Be sure add an element of fun by including a few offbeat items. If you are new to this whole idea then consider the unusual - maybe a cookie gift basket doesn’t have to be a basket. Expeditions to flea markets and craft fairs can turn up some interesting alternatives like watering cans, flower pots and salad bowls. Even yard sales have been known to offer some unusual items.
Putting it all together - the thing that creates the magic. It should be visually pleasing but have balance. Bigger, heavier items in the center, tall bottles like wine and olive oil reclining and lots of small things to fill in the spaces. Feel free to rewrap any items that you think can be made more attractive. Esthetics are important for success, box your cookies if possible. The finished look should be bountiful but not cluttered.
Act three - the finishing touches will give your gift basket that professional look. Wrapping gift baskets in in clear or tinted plastic is the usual way to secure things, as you probably have noticed. The reason is simple, it doesn’t hide the effect you have worked hard to create and conforms well to irregular shapes. And of course it has the added advantage of holding everything in place and keeping those cookies fresh. At this final stage you can try your hand at doing a double wrap of clear plastic and sprinkling small, torn pieces of tissue paper between the layers for a very festive mood. And top it all off with a fancy bow or a handmade card on a ribbon.
Free examples of creative gift wrapping ideas and gift cards that will put more fun into gift giving. See how you can use raffia and crepe paper to create unusual effects: http://www.gift-wrapping-ideas.com
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