Things You'll Need:
- Gift Ribbons
- Ribbons
- Tissue Paper
- Hardy Boys Books
- Greeting Cards
- Mystery Novels
- Baskets
- Cellophane Gift Wrap
- Gift Bags
- Gift Bows
- Wrapping Paper
- Coffee Beans
- Coffee Mugs
- Mystery Magazines
- Gift Certificates
- Shredded-paper Filling
- Clue Board Games
- Baskets
- Tissue paper
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Step 1
Select from the following items: new mystery novels (soft and hardcover), videos of classic Alfred Hitchcock films, the playing pieces from the classic board game "Clue" (wrap them in a small box and give the game board later), mystery magazines, spooky gag gifts, audio cassette renditions of mystery novels, and a Nancy Drew or Hardy Boys book, for the memories.
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Step 2
Include a large coffee mug and coffee beans to keep your friend as alert as the heroes and heroines.
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Step 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.
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Step 4
Decide on the color of the basket by choosing one that complements your friend's home decor. If in doubt, choose a neutral color by selecting a natural wicker basket.
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Step 5
Use shredded paper filling to make the gifts fit snugly in the basket.
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Step 6
Buy a mysterious greeting card.
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Step 1
Wrap each present with a colorful gift wrap.
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Step 2
Put a layer of shredded paper filling on the bottom of the basket.
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Step 3
Cover each gift completely with filling to create suspense and surprise as the basket is unpacked.
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Step 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.
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Step 5
Bring all sides of the wrap up to a few inches above the top of the basket. Secure the wrap by tying it with a long, colorful ribbon.
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Step 6
Tape your cryptic greeting card onto the wrap.
