How to Create a Gift Basket for Your Boss

It's easy to create a custom gift basket for your boss. Simply select an inexpensive variety of useful items and pack them into a specially chosen decorative basket.

Difficulty:

Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need

• Gift Ribbons
• Ribbons
• Tissue Paper
• Greeting Cards
• Baskets
• Cellophane Gift Wrap
• Gift Bags
• Gift Bows
• Wrapping Paper
• Assorted Teas
• Flavored Coffees
• Gourmet Foods
• Gourmet Spices
• Relaxing CDs Or Tapes
• Credit Cards And Loans
• Gift Certificates
• Shredded-paper Filling
• Tissue paper

Choosing the Gifts and Basket

1. Include a group of eclectic items in your basket, keeping in mind that no one expects you to spend a lot.

2. 

   Choose from items such as international gourmet foods or spices; flavored coffee beans; teas from around the world; books or magazines about your boss's favorite hobbies or sports; handheld games; and relaxing CDs or tapes, such as those with sounds of the seashore, chimes, water or whales.

3. Pick a basket style. 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. 

   Choose a neutral color that will complement any home or office decor. A natural wicker basket works well.

5. 

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

6. Buy an appropriate greeting card.

Packing the Basket

1. Wrap each present with a colorful gift wrap.

2. Put a layer of shredded paper filling in 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 your boss unpacks the basket.

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 to the wrap.