Gift Basket Assembly
Before You Begin: It is wise to have gift basket supplies on hand. Buying baskets / containers all year round as you come across unique containers that catch your eye ensures you don’t have to go hunting for a basket each time you need to put together a gift basket.
Other supplies to have on hand are: generic gifts to fill the basket with (kind of like stocking stuffers), filler, wrap, ribbons and bows, adornments, and enclosure cards.
See Gift Basket Supplies for more info.
Gift Basket Assembly Instructions:
Fill the bottom of the basket or container with filler such
as crumpled up or shredded tissue paper to raise the base
on which you will place your gifts. Place your items on
top of the filler and fill in the bare spaces with more
filler. Place the tallest item near the center. Place the
other items around it, from the next tallest to the shortest
- facing the outer edge of the basket. The basket should look balanced from all angles, especially if it to be used as a centerpiece
Alternately, the smaller items can be placed at the front and taller items at the back so the gift basket actually has a front and back. This method is usually simpler.
Adequate filler
is required to keep items in place. You may have to
anchor certain objects with skewers, double sided tape, or
glue dots, If necessary, a piece of styrofoam may be glued
to the bottom or side of the basket to anchor objects to.
The gift basket is usually wrapped to help keep the contents
in place and/or to protect the contents from moisture. It
also stops people from handling the items in the basket.
Cellophane is often used to wrap gift baskets. Cellophane
bags are popular. Place the gift basket inside the bag.
Gather at the top and tie with a ribbon. Add a bow.
Shrink wrap and shrink bags are commonly used. Place the
shrink bag over the gift basket and gather the excess wrap
underneath the basket. With a heat gun or blow dryer, apply
heat. Upon cooling, the wrap shrinks and forms a tight seal.
Start at the bottom of the basket. Move the heat gun
or blow dryer back and forth. Do the Handle next, if there
is one. Then finish with shrinking the wrap in-between.
If you are not worried about protecting the gift from moisture,
tulle (a sheer netting) is a nice gift basket wrap.
For more information and ideas on how to make your own gift basket, see:
Gift Basket Themes
Gift Basket Supplies
Gift Container Ideas
Whether you choose to make your own gift basket or choose
one from the vast selection of ready-made gift baskets available,
a gift basket is an ideal gift for any occasion. Top ^
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