How to Make Hostess Gifts for a Baby Shower

When someone hosts a party in your honor it is always nice to show your appreciation by giving her a hostess gift. If you make this item yourself you can add your own special touches and create a more meaningful gift. Gift baskets which reflect the interests of the person hosting the baby shower are a great idea. Here are ways you can make the ideal basket for a hostess gift.

Things You'll Need

• Medium-sized basket
• Cellophane wrap
• Large ribbon or bow

Instructions

1. Consider the interests of the hostess. What does hostess most enjoy doing? Does he or she have any special interests?

2. Plan your basket based on these interests. Think of all things which would fit in the basket to create a similar theme. Then select which items you will include based on your budget.

3. Create a baking basket for the cook or food lover. Include cake or dessert mixes, new gadgets such as a timer or a whisk and add in a new cookbook. You might also consider filling the basket with homemade goodies that you prepared along with the recipes.

4. Make a gardening basket for those who enjoy growing their own food or flowers. Include seeds, small gardening tools, small pots with herbs and a pair of gardening gloves or clogs.

5. Put together a wine party basket for those who enjoy entertaining. Include bottles of wine or champagne, a wooden cutting board for cheeses, containers of nuts, chocolate and wine-inspired decorations such as dish clothes or pot holders.

6. Give a movie night basket to those who enjoy quiet evenings at home. Include popcorn, a popcorn bowl, candy and a gift certificate to a local movie rental store.

7. Create a spa day basket by putting together lotions, styling products, a face mask and nail tools. If your budget allows, you can even include a gift certificate for a massage.

8. Arrange all items in the basket based on the theme you have selected. Wrap the basket in the cellophane wrap so that it comes together at the top.

9. Tie the ribbon around the top to close the cellophane and create a large decorative bow.

Tips & Warnings

• Gift baskets can be any size. Even small baskets with inexpensive items such as travel lotions and treats like chocolate can serve as a thoughtful gift.

• Avoid adding anything perishable to the baskets in case your host may not be able to get to a place where he or she can store it as necessary.

Resources

• Expert Village: How to Make Elegant Gift Baskets