How to Create a Gift Basket for a New Father

New fathers are often all but forgotten when a baby is born. You can easily create a gift basket for a new dad by selecting items that will remind him he is an important part of his family.

Difficulty:

Moderately Easy

Instructions

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
• Tissue paper

Packing the Basket

1. Wrap each present with a colorful 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.

Choosing the Gifts and Basket

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.

2. Bring his favorite dessert when you visit, especially if he doesn't like to cook or bake.

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 family'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 greeting card for a new dad.