How to Create a Gift Basket for a Dog Lover

It is easy to create a custom gift basket for a dog lover. Just select a variety of items that have a dog theme and pack them into a decorative basket chosen especially for the recipient.

Difficulty:

Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need

• Gift Ribbons
• Ribbons
• Tissue Paper
• Dog Theme Stationery
• Greeting Cards
• Baskets
• Cellophane Gift Wrap
• Dog Bones
• Gift Bags
• Gift Bows
• Picture Frames
• Wrapping Paper
• Coffee Mugs
• Dog Magazines
• Gift Certificates
• Shredded-paper Filling
• Tissue paper

Choosing the Gifts and Basket

1. Select the gifts for the dog lover. Items with dog themes include fiction and nonfiction books, dog calendars, coffee mugs, computer mouse pads, T-shirts, note cards, stationery, dog magazines and picture frames.

2. Select some doggie bones and dog chew toys for the pooch or pooches.

3. Pick a basket style. Your choices include those with one handle, with two side handles or without handles. Make certain the basket is large enough to hold the gifts you have selected.

4. Decide on the color of the basket by choosing one that complements the dog lover's home decor. If in doubt, choose a neutral color by selecting a natural wicker basket.

5. Use shredded paper filling to make the gifts fit snugly in the basket.

6. Buy a humorous dog design greeting card.

Packing the Basket

1. Wrap each present with a dog theme gift wrap.

2. Put a layer of shredded paper filling on the bottom of the basket.

3. Place the wrapped gifts vertically or horizontally in the basket, as space allows, pushing the filling between gifts to ensure a very snug fit. Cover some of the gifts completely with the filling to create mini surprises when the basket is unpacked.

4. Place the basket in the center of a large piece of clear or tinted cellophane gift wrap. You may need two pieces of the wrap to completely cover a large basket.

5. Bring all sides of the wrap to a few inches above the top of the basket. Secure the wrap by tying it with a long, colorful ribbon.

6. Tape your greeting card onto the wrap.