Gift baskets are a very popular gift idea for birthdays, holidays, baby showers, weddings, corporate events or any occasion. A customized gift basket is a unique gift tailored to the recipient’s interests and hobbies. Making your own gift basket is a thoughtful alternative to everyday gift giving. Anyone would appreciate a unique and personalized gift!
Below are a few simple rules to ensure your basket will look organized and professional.
Choose the Right Basket:
Choosing a basket is the first step in creating a gift basket. Pay close attention to size. If you choose a large basket, filling it will require many items to fill it, while a small basket may only hold a few. The more items you need the fill the basket, the higher the overall cost will be.
Choose a Theme:
A nice way to coordinate items in a gift basket is to choose a theme. Relaxation and romance gift baskets are great for couples or your special someone. Coffee, tea or snack themed baskets are perfect for corporate gift giving. Gourmet food can be made into a variety of themes including southwestern, Asian and Italian. Be creative!
Coordinate Colors:
One option that will make your gift basket look coordinated is color scheme. Your basket, filler and products should all fit into a range of two to four colors. Color in itself can be a theme for your gift basket. A pink or blue basket with baby items would be perfect for a shower. A bright yellow basket is perfect to cheer someone up, and red is a great color for a romantic basket.
Vary Sizes of Items:
Your gift basket will look more professional if you include items in a variety of shapes and sizes. Whether your basket is round, oval or square, a variety of items will fit into the basket better and look more organized. Simply place the larger items in the back and smaller items in the front. This way the recipient will have full view of all of the items. Another trick is to add an odd number of items instead of an even number. An odd number of items fit together better in your basket.
Don’t Overfill or Under-fill:
Look at the size and shape of the gift basket and choose items accordingly. A medium to larger sized basket can comfortably hold several large and small items. If you choose all large items, they may not fit. At the same time, if you choose all small items, the basket may seem empty.
Get Personal:
Since a customized gift basket is a personalized gift, make sure it is suited to the recipient’s tastes. If he’s a sports fan, consider making a basket with a soccer theme. If she loves the beach, consider a sea themed basket. You can be very creative with your themes and the items you choose.
Add Finishing Touches:
To complete your gift basket, consider using glue dots to hold your items in place. These are easily removable, but will assure you your items will stay right where you want them. Shrinkwrap is another quick addition that will make any basket look more professional. It will also hold your items in place and hold all the items in the basket. You can buy shrinkwrap at any craft store, and it's simple to use. Top it off with a ribbon or bow, and your basket is finished!
If you would like a custom-made gift basket without the time and effort, you can Make Your Own Gift Basket here at Designer Gifts. Simply choose your basket and the items you would like us to include, and we will make it for you!
