How to Make a Fresh-Fruit Basket

A fresh-fruit basket is an excellent variation from the normal flower arrangement for a special gift. Almost everybody enjoys fresh fruit, and it’s good for them, too. To save money, you can make the fruit basket yourself and even personalize it a little.

Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

Things You’ll Need:

• Basket
• Fruits
• Ribbon
• Tissue paper or fabric
• Additional small gift items (optional)

1. Choose the perfect basket. Think about how much fruit you would like to put inside it, and pick the size of the basket accordingly. There are baskets in just about any shape, size and color that you can imagine, so have fun with this step. You can find baskets at craft and import stores.
2. Decorate the basket. Use some ribbon to dress it up. Line the basket with attractive tissue paper or fabric. Don’t be afraid to use bright colors. They will make the basket stand out and attract attention.
3. Shop for the fruit you want to include. Choose only the most attractive-looking fruits that you can find. For best results, select a wide variety of fruit.
4. Consider including other gift items that the recipient might enjoy, such as a book, magazine, drink or candy. This is where you can make the gift personal.
5. Arrange the fruits and other items in the basket attractively. Be careful not to bruise the fruit. Pay attention to the size and colors of the fruits so that you will make the basket as beautiful as you can. Imagine you are making a floral arrangement, and the fruits are blossoms.

Tips & Warnings

• Prepare the basket right before you present it so that the fruits will be as fresh as possible.