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How to Make Valentines Day Gifts-The Spa Gift Basket

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Valentines Day Spa Basket
Valentines Day Spa Basket

What can be better for Valentines Day than to give those you love a beautiful basket of goodies so they can pamper themselves! Making beautiful gift baskets are easy to do if you know a few secrets! These will get a big smile and thank you from the recipient and they will not break your budget!

Difficulty: Moderate
Instructions

Things You'll Need:

  • Basket
  • Paper for stuffing
  • Basket Shred
  • Stuffed Wax Dipped Bear
  • Bath and Body Items
  • Soy or Wax Candle
  • Shrink Wrap
  • Bow
  1. Step 1

    Prepare your gift basket add paper up to one inch from the top of the basket. Place festive red basket shred in the basket to disguise the paper.

  2. Step 2

    Place the wax dipped bear in the basket in the center. Add more items such as the heel to toe butter, the reed diffuser, the all natural lip balm and a soy or wax candle to make the basket complete. Add some foil wrapped heart candies or a wine glass filled with candies for a personalized touch. Refer to the additional website links for instructions on how to make these items yourself!

  3. Step 3

    Place the basket in a basket bag or in shrink wrap. Tape it together and if using shrink wrap heat with a blow dryer to affix the wrap to the basket. Place a bow on top and add curling ribbon if desired.

Tips & Warnings
  • You can find inexpensive baskets at thrift stores or at Dollar Tree stores if you have them in your area. They also carry candles if you need to purchase those.

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StarrySkye said

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on 12/16/2008 Great article...thanks for sharing!

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on 12/13/2008 Another great gift idea!

lacurcio said

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on 12/8/2008 Cute idea!

newmama said

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on 12/7/2008 Thank for the ideas! Who doesn't like a gift basket, especially one to help them relax!

ptb49er said

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on 12/5/2008 Great idea to give this holiday season :)

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