How to Make Your Own Gift Basket for Delivery
Gift baskets are fun to give and receive. Part of the enjoyment comes from selecting items that are perfect for the recipient and packaging them so they are displayed to the best advantage in the basket. A quality gift basket takes time and thought, but if it arrives disarrayed or damaged, the gift loses its pleasing first impression. Packaging a gift basket for safe delivery is part of the gift, so take the time to do it well.
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Instructions
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Choose gift basket items that travel well. Creating your basket knowing the items in it will be shipped will increase the chances of everything arriving in pristine condition. Consider the carrier's specific shipping guidelines for glass containers, alcohol, perishables, and flammable materials.
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Choose your packing materials and box before you pack your basket. Select a box made from reinforced heavyweight cardboard. Remember that it's not the weight of your gift that counts the most for safe shipping. Rather, it's the weight of the other packages on the truck or plane that may be stacked on top of it. Purchase enough floral foam to fit the bottom of your box and basket. Purchase dowels and skewers to hold your gifts securely.
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Cut a well in the floral foam to hold your basket securely.
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Place additional floral foam in the basket and secure it with tape if it's not a snug fit.
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Place each gift item in the basket and secure them with dowels pressed into the floral foam. Tape any items that can be taped without affecting their appearance in the basket.
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Gently place the basket in the box and place any additional packing material needed to prevent the basket from shifting in transit. Seal the box with 2-inch packing tape and place a clear shipping label with your return address on it.
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Tips & Warnings
Ship early during the holidays.
Your package may be inspected, so don't send anything through the mail that violates of shipping guidelines.
