How to make items stand up in a gift basket?

If you have several small packages that you want to display (such as snack-sized items), you can use bamboo skewers and packing tape to make them stand where they otherwise couldn't. In order for this arranging method to work, you need to use Styrofoam inside the basket instead of crumpled paper.

What can I use instead of a basket for a gift basket?

Then, consider these container options: reusable bags, a clear tumbler, a plastic or metal tub, a brightly-colored dollar store cup, or even a mason jar . All these can make great containers for gift giving.

How many items should be in a gift basket?

Ultimately, the number of customer Christmas gifts you include in your gift basket is determined by the both the size of the basket and the size of your gifts. We recommend you include 4-5 items in a small gift basket. For a medium-sized REALTOR® gift basket, choose 7-8 items .

How do you make a gift basket look expensive?

You'll want to use ribbon and bows throughout the gift basket to enhance the overall look and bring everything together . You can tie ribbons around the cellophane wrap to keep it together. You can also paste bows in any empty spaces around the container as well.

How do you make a gift basket like a pro?

Add the goods and goodies you've chosen. Keep items straight and visible. Try to arrange tall items in back, medium height items in middle and short items in front. Arrange items until they are pleasing to the eye.

What do I put in the bottom of a gift basket?

Regardless of the basket you choose, you should fill the bottom with crumpled paper or another type of filler before adding the gift items. This filler provides an even, decorative base. Crumpled tissue paper is one of the most common options, but shredded paper, shredded cellophane, and straw can also work well.

How do you make an ultimate gift basket?

Start Hunting Be on the lookout for gifts that fit into your list, keeping in mind the following: - 1-3 large items -ones that will be the main focal point for the basket and take up the most space - 1-2 splurge items - ones that take up the majority of your budget - a nice bottle of wine, a gift card to their favorite ...

How to make a comfort basket?

Include in your basket, tray, or box at least four items that bring you joy to see, touch, smell or be reminded of . Use your comfort basket to ground yourself when you feel stressed. If it's small enough, you can carry it from room to room, use it outside, or even in your car.

How to arrange Christmas gift baskets?

We recommend starting by placing the larger and heavier gift items in the back. Place shorter and smaller items in front, arranging them in a way that all gifts are visible . Use tissue paper or shred to help boost height for items that may not be quite as visible.

What can I use as a base for a gift basket?

Filler Paper – This is what lays the base for any gift basket; it goes under the crinkle paper to give the basket “structure”. Use old newspaper, tissue paper, etc.

How to arrange items in a gift basket?

Arranging Your Gift Basket Items Place shorter and smaller items in front, arranging them in a way that all gifts are visible . Use tissue paper or shred to help boost height for items that may not be quite as visible. Play around with your arrangement before committing to a final look.

What do you put in the bottom of a gift basket?

Regardless of the basket you choose, you should fill the bottom with crumpled paper or another type of filler before adding the gift items. This filler provides an even, decorative base. Crumpled tissue paper is one of the most common options, but shredded paper, shredded cellophane, and straw can also work well.

How to Create a Cozy Christmas Gift Basket | with Jessie J

This post is in partnership with Cost Plus World Market, a brand I love! All opinions are my own. #ad #worldmarket There is something so SWEET about a beautiful, personalized Christmasgift basket. We created our favorite to hold so much including themelodies of amazing holiday songs by Jessie J and two vintage mugs of silky hot chocolate. A basket says “you mean a lot to me”, “in so many different ways”. The person you love will feel special inside when they look through this basket with delight.

JESSIE J, THIS CHRISTMAS DAY

I love this CD from Jessie J, This Christmas Day! We included it in our basket so that our recipient can enjoy these beautiful melodies during the holiday season. The song Santa Claus is Comin’ to Town is one of my all time favorites. I’m OBSESSED with her beautiful voice in the background while we put the lights on the tree.

Cost Plus World Market has the cutest commercial with Grammy Award-nominated, multi-Platinum star Jessie’s song Santa Claus is Comin’ to Town. I’m singing along!

WATCH AND LISTEN >>>

SING ALONG TO JOIN THE CONTEST TO WIN!

Not only is this CD so GOOD, they have a Star Maker Song Contest running in Cost Plus World Market stores, with a singing kiosk to enter. You can go into a store to use the kiosk or upload your own video to enter to win some amazing prizes. Bring your family, young and old to enter. Kiosk locations are listed here.

What would I do with $1000 to Cost Plus? It would be really hard to decide. What would I choose: fresh holiday decor, new furniture or stock my home in amazing food and drink for years to come.

How to Enter:

SING, SING, SING… Create a video of yourself singing Santa Claus is Comin’ to Town. Create your own music, sing a cappella or even use the instrumental with lyrics. Get the instrumental here. Submissions that use non-original music will be disqualified.

BE JUDGED… The panel that judges the videos will be made up of 90% qualified judges and 10% voting public. They will score based on 60% voice, 20% performance and 20% creativity. Jessie J will choose the Grand Prize winner!

UPLOAD YOUR VIDEO… Complete the registration form, upload and get ready! There will be a moderation process, so it will be a few minutes until you are in the Contest Gallery. An email will let you know when to share.

LET’S TALK ABOUT THIS COZY, CHRISTMAS BASKET!

We started our cozy basket with the idea of listening to holiday songs, snuggled around the Christmas tree. Which I always love to do with a hot beverage, so we will share some hot cocoa with our loved one as well. Classic songs sung in a fresh voice, just fill me with joy. That right amount of nostalgia and fun combined.

This basket includes:

Jessie J This Christmas Day CD
Hot Cocoa
Two Vintage Christmas Mugs
Treats (Mini Panettone, Peppermint Candies)
DIY Marshmallow Chocolate Peppermint Treats (5 minutes) – recipe below
Birch candle

Other great gift giving ideas to add to a cozy Christmas basket:

How to Create a Cozy Christmas Gift Basket | with Jessie J - TINSELBOX (2024)

LET’S TALK ABOUT THIS COZY, CHRISTMAS BASKET!

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