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How to make a gift basket full of goodies

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make a gift basket full of goodies
make a gift basket full of goodies

Gift baskets are an inexpensive gift and can be personalized for any occasion.

Difficulty: Easy
Instructions
  1. Step 1

    Visit your local craft store and pick up a basic wicker basket. Alot of dollar stores also carry baskets so you may want to check there first.

  2. Step 2

    Purchase items that fir into the theme of the occasion. For instance, for a baby shower pick up rattles, bottles, onesies, bibs. For a birthday you could pick up hand and body lotions, bath beads, etc.

  3. Step 3

    Place the items in the basket neatly.

  4. Step 4

    Wrap cellophane completely around basket starting from top and ending on the bottom of the basket. Hold a blowdryer against all ends of the basket until cellophane has completely adhered to the basket.

  5. Step 5

    Tie a bow at the top of the basket and your done. Now you have an inexpensive and creative gift for any occasion.

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cicikiz33 said

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on 10/21/2008 great do it yourself gift idea

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