Gift baskets are a super solution
A classic way to express your appreciation or affection is a gift basket. The delight it brings will bring appreciaion to any occasion. There are commercially prepared baskets for just about any occasion, and there quite a few to choose from. You can make a warm, personal statement by building your own. A third alternative is to buy a readymade basket and personalize it in a way that shows you really care by adding a few items of your own. It could be your famous carrot cake, a decoupage box your so good at, or some other item that says, “you are special.“ Whatever you come up with it’s sure to send an enjoyable message
A gift basket is a fun project with many possibilities. Choose your staples to match the mood of the basket giving situation. To get the ball rolling put on your thinking cap and try to imagine the excitement you can create by gathering together a few unusual gift items as well. A fruit basket, for instance, doesn’t just have to be about island mangos an Fiji apples - although they are very nice. A set of han carved wooden spoons from a craft fair or a couple of fortune cookies - if you can replace the fortunes, even better. And of course there are treasures to be found at the neighborhood thrift store, and eBay
Pick a theme - from countless possibilities.. There is magic to be made once the theme has been settled. Food is a popular for gift baskets and 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 gourmet foods 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 - a 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.
Arrangement is an important way to create excitement with the tallest items in the center of the basket. Smaller items to the front and sides. If products look attractive in their original covering then that’s fine. Wrapping some gifts can add to the suspense and make others better looking.
The finishing touches will give your gift basket that professional touch. The tried and true method is to wrap gift baskets in in clear or tinted plastic. This doesn’t hide the effect you have worked hard to create and conforms well to irregular shapes. It also helps hold everything in place and preserve freshness. For an added touch, at this final stage, you can try your hand at doing a double wrap of clear plastic and sprinkling confetti between the layers. And top it all off with a fancy bow.
A website that lives up to its name: Ideas for gift wrapping. See for yourself how much fun you can have with your next gift wrapping project. Ideas that will have you wrapping baskets like a pro: http://www.gift-wrapping-ideas.com
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