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Home ‏‏‎ ‎/‎‎‏‏‎ ‎ DIY & Crafts ‏‏‎ ‎/‎‎‏‏‎ ‎ Gift Ideas ‏‏‎ ‎/‎‎‏‏‎ ‎ Gift Baskets ‏‏‎ ‎/‎‎‏‏‎ ‎ Tips for Creating Perfect Gift Baskets

Tips for Creating Perfect Gift Baskets

By:

Britni Vigil

04/10/2023

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I love gift baskets and how versatile they can be. In the past I’ve shared cute gift basket ideas for returned missionaries, college students, and more. And today, I’m sharing my tips for creating the perfect gift baskets and a fun spring cleaning gift basket idea.

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I don’t know about you but I love gift baskets. I just think it’s really fun to pick a theme and find creative ways to stick with it like in the good luck gift basket I made for my friend before her marathon last year. There’s just something more fun about putting together a bunch of little gifts in a basket than picking out one big gift. And it’s a really fun way to personalize your gift without spending too much money. I pretty much always put my gift baskets together in the same way and am so excited to share how I do it.

How to Create the Perfect Gift Basket

Step 1 – Pick a theme. 

This is the most important step out of all because it impacts all of the rest of the steps. For this particular gift basket, I saw these awesome KLEENEX® Betsey Styled Single Packs (74ct.)  while I was grocery shopping at Harris Teeter and my theme immediately hit me – a spring cleaning basket, or spring “Kleen-ing” basket if you want to get clever with it. I thought it would be fun to give the basket to one of my friends who had a pretty rough winter and needs a fresh or clean start in the spring.

Love these tips for creating the perfect gift basket and how cute is that spring cleaning gift basket idea? I'd love to get that!
Love these tips for creating the perfect gift basket and how cute is that spring cleaning gift basket idea? I'd love to get that!

Step 2 – Choose a container. 

Notice I didn’t say basket. The beauty of gift baskets is that you can actually use whatever kind of container you want. I’ve used wire baskets, boxes, and bags in the past, and they all work great. Make sure to get a container that’s going to be big enough for how many things you want to fill it with. You don’t want to buy a tiny basket if you know you want to include three items that are big as the basket itself. For my spring cleaning basket, I picked up a pretty pink basket that went along with the bright pink color from the KLEENEX® box.

Love these tips for creating the perfect gift basket and how cute is that spring cleaning gift basket idea? I'd love to get that!

Step 3 – Fill up the majority of the space with large items. 

Start filling your basket with some bigger items that take up quite a bit of space. These don’t have to be expensive, just things that take up space so the gift basket looks nice and full regardless of how many things you have in it. My bigger items included a water bottle (great for being healthy), my KLEENEX® box, and a book and neck pillow for relaxing.

Love these tips for creating the perfect gift basket and how cute is that spring cleaning gift basket idea? I'd love to get that!

Step 4 – Add small fillers to fill in the blanks. 

Since you already filled in the majority of the space with big items, now all you need to do is fill in the leftover space with smaller items. When you look at the basket, you want it to appear to be completely full or overflowing, so pick up small inexpensive things to fill in the leftover space. I added pampering items to mine like a body scrub, nail polish, and foot lotion.

Love these tips for creating the perfect gift basket and how cute is that spring cleaning gift basket idea? I'd love to get that!

Step 5 – Don’t forget the treats. 

If you are having a problem figuring out what to put in the gift basket or need another item to fill in space, treats are always a good idea unless it’s for someone you know can’t eat treats. I just added some chocolate covered blueberries that I know my friend loves.

Love these tips for creating the perfect gift basket and how cute is that spring cleaning gift basket idea? I'd love to get that!

Step 6 – Add a personalized tag. 

Don’t assume that the person can read your mind and figure out what you were going for with the gift basket. Add a cute little tag to the basket that tells them your theme whether it be a box of sunshine, a spring cleaning basket, or a good luck basket. It only took me minutes to make these free printable spring cleaning tags that match the KLEENEX® box and they really finish off the basket perfectly. 

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Love these tips for creating the perfect gift basket and how cute is that spring cleaning gift basket idea? I'd love to get that!
Love these tips for creating the perfect gift basket and how cute is that spring cleaning gift basket idea? I'd love to get that!

And that’s it, you’ve now put together a gift basket that me or anyone else would love to receive. Keeping these steps in mind, it’s easy to come up with all sorts of creative gift baskets.

The spring cleaning theme worked for this basket but I could also have done a fashionista gift basket to go with the zipper design KLEENEX® Betsey Styled Single Pack filled with beauty products, a fashion magazine, and accessories. The possibilities are endless and if you need someone to practice on, I’m happy to receive any and all gift baskets.

Love these tips for creating the perfect gift basket and how cute is that spring cleaning gift basket idea? I'd love to get that!

What’s the best gift basket you’ve ever received or given? 

Love these tips for creating the perfect gift basket and how cute is that spring cleaning gift basket idea? I'd love to get that!
Love these tips for creating the perfect gift basket and how cute is that spring cleaning gift basket idea? I'd love to get that!

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  1. Henry Killingsworth
    01/14/2020

    You made an interesting point when you explained that it is a good idea to create a theme when giving a person a gift basket. My daughter’s sixth birthday is coming up soon, and one of the things that I want to get her is a basket full of candy.

    Reply
    1. BritniV
      01/16/2020

      What kid doesn’t love a basket full of candy!

      Reply
  2. Skylar Williams
    01/13/2020

    I agree that the theme is very important when it comes to making the perfect gift basket. My sister had a hard holiday season and I want to get her a gift basket to help her feel a little better.

    Reply
    1. BritniV
      01/16/2020

      That is very thoughtful of you.

      Reply
  3. Ellie Davis
    09/16/2019

    I liked that you mentioned one of the most important parts of choosing a gift basket is picking a theme. My sister’s birthday party is next month, and we are looking for advice to built gift baskets for her guests. I will let her know about your recommendations.

    Reply
    1. BritniV
      09/17/2019

      thank you

      Reply
  4. Jay
    04/16/2018

    What I would suggest is getting your friend their favorite treat. That would show you care, and pay attention to your friend’s interests and preferences! Thanks for these tips. You have any more tips about gifts that could go in?

    Reply
  5. Persephone de Vito
    12/20/2017

    It was really nice how you said that the reason why you chose the word “container” is that it doesn’t necessarily have to be a basket because anything will work great as long as they’re big enough. I’ll try sticking to the traditional style and use a handmade tonga basket for my gifts. My friends are huge fanatics of anything rustic looking, so I’ve decided to use that for my Christmas gift baskets. I hope it turns out well. Thanks for sharing this article. It got my brain working.

    Reply
  6. Kimmy
    11/26/2016

    I love the pink basket! Where did you find it and how much?

    Reply
    1. BritniV
      11/30/2016

      Kimmy, unfortunately I have no idea where I got it. I got it a few years ago, maybe at Target?

      Reply
  7. Christy
    05/17/2016

    Thanks for gift basket ideas
    I like your ideas for creating gift basket

    Reply
  8. Kate @ Unique Gifter
    09/15/2015

    I totally love this one! I would love to try this one.

    Reply
  9. Andrea Kruse
    04/23/2015

    I love the gift basket you created! Perfect for giving this time of year. All your personal touches are great. #client

    Reply
    1. BritniV
      05/02/2015

      Thanks Andrea!

      Reply
  10. Kendra
    04/22/2015

    I make gift baskets for all of my friends every year for Christmas. They are so fun to make! Thanks for sharing your tips!

    Reply
    1. BritniV
      05/02/2015

      Thanks!

      Reply
  11. Joanne T Ferguson
    04/22/2015

    I love gift baskets and you never know what you might see in them!

    Reply
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