Things You'll Need:
- Gift Ribbons
- Ribbons
- Tissue Paper
- Girl's Dresses
- Birth Announcements
- Greeting Cards
- Baskets
- Cellophane Gift Wrap
- Gift Bags
- Gift Bows
- Mini Photo Albums
- Photo Frames
- Wrapping Paper
- Bags Of Ground Coffees
- High-energy Snacks
- Large Coffee Mugs
- Gift Certificates
- Shredded-paper Filling
- Disposable Cameras With Flash
- Baskets
- Tissue paper
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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
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.
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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 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 greeting card onto the wrap.
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Step 1
Select from the following: a large Dad mug, bags of ground coffee, a double photo frame for the office, a new Dad T-shirt, books on fatherhood, disposable cameras, high-energy snacks (to double as breakfast), and a mini photo album for the office.
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Step 2
Bring his favorite dessert when you visit, especially if he doesn't like to cook or bake.
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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 the family'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 humorous greeting card for a new dad.
