Spa Baskets for GiftsI am planning on doing a "spa basket" for my grown girls for Christmas this year. So I am making a stop at the dollar store frequently for goodies to put in such as lotions, makeup; oh, my the list goes on and on.
Make Gift "Baskets" in Useful Storage ContainersI hate Easter basket type gifts! This might sound harsh but what I really hate is the basket that these gifts come in. What do you do with them after the gift is gone?
Stock Up on Easter Grass for Gift BasketsI like to make gift baskets for various events and learned to seek out Easter clearance for basket fill. I don't use the green plastic grass, I use the colored shredded paper and find that many of the colors can be used for any occasion.
Gift Basket Idea for First ApartmentWhen my brother graduated from college and got his first apartment, I tried to think of something that he could really use, and wouldn't get for himself.
Giving Baskets with Handmade ItemsI save money on gifts by giving baskets with handmade items. Example: Cookie making basket, including, cookie mix, sprinkles, cutters, couple of hot pads, wooden spoon.
Samples for a Gift KitYou can make nice gifts from bargains if you put your own stamp on them - I just found a bunch of Aveeno samples (which I know appeal to my friend), and put them into a nice travel kit which I got on sale at a beauty supply store for 2 for $2 -(I took out the accompanying store literature). . .
Collecting Items For Gift BasketsWhen you have a large family creating gift baskets are a wonderful way to give everyone a gift without breaking the bank. Making your own gift baskets is easy and economical. Each one you create can be individualized in any way you want.
Gift Basket ExcelsiorIf you run out of excelsior (or whatever that shredded stuff is called) for a gift basket you're putting together and don't want to make a trip to the store to buy more, try this.
Shredded Paper for Gift BasketsWhen I make a gift basket, I use the shredded paper from my shredder for filler. Sometimes I shred some colored paper, a comic strip, or some left over gift wrap and use it on top of the plain shredded paper for a fancier basket.
Thoughtful "Thinking of You" Gift BasketI once saw a gift basket that made a lasting impression. Included in it were small inexpensive gifts thoughtfully put together. With each gift it had a tag saying "If you're feeling happy open me" or "If you're feeling depressed open me".
Sewing Theme Gift BasketMy sister got a basic sewing machine for Christmas and wants to start making things. For her birthday in February I decided to make her sewing themed gift basket with some of the basic necessities.
Dinner and a Movie Gift BasketI would like to suggest a theme basket that I did for Christmas this year that earned me many compliments. My theme was dinner and a movie.
Gift BasketsI buy wicker baskets at yardsales and paint them white if they look slightly tawdry, and cut off the bows and ribbons. I use spray paint outside. When they are done, I put them away for Christmas or any occasion for which I need a gift.
Making Gift BasketsI enjoy making gifts using baskets from thrift shops and filling it with tons of the samples I order from the internet. If the items are basically shampoo, conditioners, etc. I will line the basket with a couple of hand towels and wash cloths.
Collecting Items For Gift BasketsIf you participate in free and reduced price offers on the internet, save some of the items you receive for future gifts. Many free samples can be added to "theme" gift baskets that you make yourself.
