Homemade Gift Basket Ideas
Create your own gift basket for any occasion
The gift basket is a truly wonderful invention: it lets you combine a number of small, useful, pretty items in an attractive package. It's a gift full of gifts! The problem with commercial gift baskets is they almost always contain a couple of items you'd rather not have. Usually, it's also more expensive than buying the items separately.
Fortunately, there's an easy solution. You can make your own gift basket inexpensively, meaning that it will only contain the items you know the recipient wants. You can create just about any type of basket, but here are some ideas to get you started.
All gift baskets start the same way: with a basket. Get something special or, if you'd rather focus your funds on its contents, try a discount shop. Wrap it in pretty cellophane and you're done. What really matters, of course, is what's inside.
1. Book lover's gift basket
Some ideas for a book lover's gift basket: a few paperback novels, a pretty journal and matching pen, bookmarks, gourmet tea or coffee, or a hollowed out book for storing important items. If you need even more ideas, check out these gift ideas for book lovers.
2. Stress relief gift basket
There are many gift baskets on the market full of spa type items, but let's face it, you know what the recipient will like best. Stuff the basket with some scented candles, a face mask or two, bubble bath, massage oil, scented lotions, a pretty sponge, special soaps. Want a centerpiece? Try a pretty aromatherapy oil burner and an essential oil to go with it.
3. Gourmet gift basket
This is another popular one, but it almost always has a variety of stuff designed to appeal to all tastes -- meaning the recipient won't like everything in it. Pick a theme. Does your friend love chocolate? Get some gourmet chocolate bars, chocolate covered coffee beans, a small gift book about chocolate, hot chocolate mix, and maybe a nice mug to tie it all together.
Use your imagination and you can create a gift basket perfect for any occasion.