A gift basket is a decorative basket filled with a collection of gifts, often along a theme. Gift baskets allow an opportunity to give a gift that can personalized and in an attractive presentation. They can be purchased, or made by the gift giver. A gift basket may follow a theme or may include a variety of items enjoyed by the recipient.
Types of Gift Baskets
Gift baskets can be given for just about any occasion. They can be given for holidays like Christmas and Easter, but can also be a nice touch for birthdays, weddings and even house warming parties. Gift baskets are extremely versatile as the gift can contain many items or just a few items. Gift baskets can be tailored to the occasion or to the individual receiving the gift.http://www.mygiftbasket.us/ A gift basket may include one or two small items supplemented with a gift certificates or gift cards.
Making a Gift Basket
Consider the recipient of the gift basket and his or her favorite things. Use that passion as the central theme for the gift basket. For example, a person who loves to cook might appreciate a gift basket containing gourmet ingredients and a recipe card, while a person who needs some pampering might like a basket with spa-type items like soap, bubble bath, and terry-cloth slippers. Purchase a basket or similar container, large enough to hold all the gift items, and add accents such as ribbon, tissue paper, and cellophane wrap, if desired. Arrange items from large to small, with smaller items in front. Decorate the basket as desired.
Gift basket containers may be a regular basket or may add to the theme. A sports gift basket may be assembled in a trash can with the logo of a favorite team. A fashion gift basket may use a handbag to hold other smaller items.
Unique Gift Basket Ideas : Shrink Wrapping Gift Baskets
Chrissy Lyons shows you how to shrink wrap your own gift baskets in this instructional video. The most important thing to do is to make sure you have actual shrink wrap. It should be available at your local craft store and is not to be confused with cellophane wrap. Cellophane won't shrink to wrap your gift basket tightly.
Making a Gift Basket
Belmont Vision offers this demonstration of making an Italian themed basket for an individual who likes to cook. The basket items are shown and placement in the basket is discussed. Heavier items go to the back of the basket to prevent the basket from being weighted incorrectly and not sitting properly.
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Fast Facts
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Common uses
gifts, personalized gifts, thank-you gifts
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Availibility
Mail-order catalogs like Harry & David offer gift baskets
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Types
Baskets can be pre-assembled or customized
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Price range
$10-$750
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Where to find
Can be ordered online or found in department stores or mass merchandisers
