Gift baskets are a great gift for almost every occasion. They are appropriate for your closest friends or for people you don’t know that well. When assembled well, a gift basket can become a work of art. Here are some ideas for creating the perfect gift basket.

Coffee-Lover Gift Basket

A coffee-themed gift basket is the perfect present for your caffeine obsessed friend or co-worker. Line a basket with natural looking, crinkle cut shred. Fill it with a bag of coffee beans, a fun mug, chocolate covered coffee beans and a gift card to their favorite coffee stop. Ask for an empty disposable cup at a nearby coffee shop and use it to stash the gift card or another treat.

Kitchen-Themed Gift Basket

Does your friend love to cook or bake? Why not assemble a gift basket with the chef in mind? Buy a strainer or pot to hold everything. Include pot holders, cookie cutters and some new kitchen utensils. Add a new cook book, apron or a set of measuring cups. For an extra creative addition, include your personal cookie mix like the one we recently told you about.

A Gift Basket for the New Home Owner

New home owners need lots of stuff. Fill a bucket, paint can or flower pot with items like cleaning supplies, change of address cards or monogrammed hand towels. Swing by the post office and pick up a change of address form to include. Another personal touch would be return address labels complete with their new address.

More Tips for Creating the Perfect Gift Basket

• Use cellophane bags to contain your gift bag. Tie it at the top with coordinating ribbon.

• Give your gift basket a professional look by using glue dots. It’s an easy and discreet way to stick items together.

• Line your basket with tissue paper or shred to give it a creative look and to add color.

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