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How to make a last-minute gift basket

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make a last-minute gift basket
make a last-minute gift basket

Here are some ideas for a last-minute gift basket with items you can buy at the supermarket or drugstore.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy
Instructions

Things You'll Need:

  • container to put the gifts in
  • assorted gifts to put in the container
  • tissue paper
  • sheet of cellophane
  • ribbon
  1. Step 1

    Before loading items into the container, line it with colorful tissue paper.

  2. Step 2

    For a person who loves to COOK

    A large bowl, recipe card w/ a favorite recipe, kitchen towel, a cute kitchen gadget, main ingredients

  3. Step 3

    For a person who loves the SPA:

    A bakery box, dessert-scented spa items such as body wash, bath salts, lip gloss, body mist, candles, chocolates, romance novel, etc.

  4. Step 4

    For a person who loves MOVIES/TV:

    A large bowl, pretzels, popcorn, mixed nuts, candies, comfortable socks or slippers, a movie rental gift card

  5. Step 5

    For a person who loves CHRISTMAS:

    A basket with a few ornaments attached, a Christmas dvd, hot cocoa mix, marshmellows, mug, candy canes, chocolate santas

  6. Step 6

    For a person who is a FAR AWAY FRIEND:

    A basket, small calendar/planner, greeting card assortment, pretty stationary, pens, stamps

  7. Step 7

    For a person who loves PHOTOGRAPY:

    A photo box, disposable camera, small photo album or brag book, scrapbook stickers, pens or markers, fancy edge scissors

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brandy1123 said

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on 9/18/2008 great tips

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