How to Prepare a Gift Basket?

Answer 1

Have you ever struggled to think of a gift for a spouse, friend or co- worker? Have you been at the store and eyed a beautiful gift basket, but wished the contents were different? If you knew how to prepare a gift basket, you wouldn’t have these problems! If you follow the steps in this guide for making your own gift baskets, you’ll be a pro in no time.

• First, consider who will be receiving the gift. How many items will be going in the basket and how big will the basket need to be? Once you have a rough idea on the size of the basket and the person you’ll be giving it to, you can pick the basket itself.

• Next, select the gifts that will fill the basket. Generally, a couple of larger items surrounded with a larger number of smaller items works well and looks good in a gift basket. Really anything can go in a gift basket. Some favorites include bath soaps, shower products, jams, wine, cheeses, fruit and even baby supplies like diapers and toys.

• Now you’ll need to select decorative elements that complement the basket and gifts you’ve chosen. Special decorative elements could include flowers, ribbons, bows, gems or stones, tissue paper and so on. These can be used to fill space and give the gift basket an overflowing appearance.

• Next, you’ll need to actually assemble the basket. Often, it’s easier to place the larger items in the basket first, then add the smaller items and decorative touches.

• Finally, wrap the entire basket. Many people choose cellophane to cover the entire basket and then tie it at the top with a ribbon or tie of some sort. Colored cellophane is a great way to make your basket really pop.

If you’ve ever wanted to make your own gift baskets in the past but haven’t known where to start, this guide should help you out. Simply follow the steps laid out here, and you’ll be preparing custom gift baskets in no time.