How To Get Good Gift Basket Reviews When Making The Gifts For Friends And Family

By Lisa Sweeney

Gift baskets are fun and personal gifts that everyone can enjoy. They are goody-filled baskets that are perfect for birthdays and other holidays. Making them yourself can be just as enjoying as giving them away. With a few tips, you can create some that will be sure to get good gift basket reviews from those who receive them.

For creating personalized gift baskets, the first step is to make an outline of their design. They should be tailored for the specific people they are being made for. For example, if someone has just had a baby you can make them a baby themed basket. If a friend has recently fallen ill, the gift basket can act as a care package. Feel free to get creative with it, as long as the basket reflects the person's situation or interests.

Next you should gather all of the supplies that you will need. Find a good sturdy basket or bucket to hold all of the items. You'll also need a lot of cellophane to wrap it in as well as some bows and gift tags. To make working on the project easier, work on a large flat surface like a table or counter.

Now it is time to locate the main gift, this will be the gift basket's so called centerpiece. Be sure that it goes along with its theme. For your housewarming basket, a bottle of wine or candle will do. And a travel guide is perfect for the gift basket aimed towards a friend or neighbor leaving for vacation. To make sure that you will have enough space, put the chosen gift into the basket and fill around it.

To make up the rest of the basket, fill it up with smaller items. These too need to go along with the basket's theme but don't have to be expensive. Some bottles or infant socks will be perfect for the baby themed basket. And cough drops and candy bars will be well appreciated. Keep your intended recipient in mind but feel free to get creative as well.

It's time to wrap the basket in cellophane after everything has been put inside of it. To do this, start at the top of the basket and slowly make your way to its bottom. You can tape the cellophane off at the bottom this way, so it will go unnoticed. Use a blow dryer to heat the cellophane wrappings to tighten it up. You can now add the gift tag and bow if you wish.

Finally, it's now time to give the gift basket away. If the recipient lives far away, you'll have to mail the item. Make sure you insert it in a box big enough so that the basket will fit. It's also important to make sure it's snug so it won't get damaged. Dropping the gift off at the person's home or office is also acceptable.

Making a personalized basket can be a rewarding and fun project. If you want some nice reviews from the person who receives it make sure the basket has been constructed to fit their situation or personality. Getting it to them in one piece is also important.

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