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How to... with a basket
The following comes from a favorite site Gift Basket suggestion on the Creative Ladies Ministry site.
Gift baskets are not just good ideas for Christmas but also for any other
occasion as well. Make sure you don't get bogged down with having to use
a "basket". Look around---buckets, large watering cans, large pottery
bowels, plastic storage containers, wash tubs, etc. My favorite "baskets"
that I've done I make using large clay pots. If I make them for a teacher
I paint the bottom black like a chalkboard and the rim bright red and paint
on apples, etc. and make the writing white to look like chalk. You can also
stencil them or use rub off decals. So keep your eye out for containers.
Almost any good size container can make a nice gift "basket". Use lots of
tissue paper or excelsior in the bottom so everything doesn't sink. Use
ribbon or raffia to tie around individuals pieces in the basket. You can wrap
them up with cellophane and tie with ribbon or raffia if you'd like.
Other Suggestions
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Music
Find music stationary, blank music composition paper, cd's, tapes, music books. You might even find some tissue paper with music notes on it. If for Christmas you can probably find music ornaments such as violins and trumpets.
Bath
Rolled up towels, bath salts, bath oils, bath goodies, such as brushes, sponges, etc. This one's good for someone who needs a little pampering!
Homemade Goodies
Homemade goodies such as breads, pound cakes, cookies, trail mixes, etc. Wrap each up individually in cellophane wrap. Use small tins for trail mixes or small loose items.
Sewing
If you have someone who sews a lot find some sewing items. A great "basket" for this is a sewing box. Put in thread, spools, straight pins, fabric tracing paper, etc. Don't forget o put in a gift certificate for
their favorite fabric store.
Be sure to visit their site for more wonderful ideas!
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