A birthday is a very special
occasion.
It is an event worth going an extra mile for.
Birthdays also mean gifts. However,
picking the perfect birthday gift can be a dilemma.
If you want
your gift to be extra special, you have to think of something
unique… something the celebrant won’t expect and will
definitely not soon forget.
Why don’t you try making your own
birthday gift basket? It’s fun, exciting and surprisingly easy
to make.
Yes, it may take extra effort from the giver, but it
makes a very pleasant treat.
Preparing your basket of
surprise
It all starts with picking the perfect
basket. Price is not the main factor here; however, a
fun-shaped basket is ideal for this kind of gift. Consider the
size too, you want to make sure all your presents will fit
inside. It would be good if you can buy a bright colored gift
basket, but if you can’t find any, you can just paint the
basket yourself.
Be sure to let it dry before you start
putting your gifts. Next, line the interior with cloth, fabric
or perhaps a soft gift wrapper. Try to make it as merry as
possible by adding confetti, cut-outs and even party
blowers.
Adding your
gifts
You can begin by putting a birthday cake
at the center of the basket. However, you should make sure that
the cake is protected. You don’t want to mess your gift with
icing smudges and cake morsels all over. A clear container made
of plastic is ideal for this purpose.
Depending on the size of the basket, you
can put small presents such as figurines, gift cards, or
anything the celebrant is interested in. This is the part where
you can really personalize your basket. You can choose the
gifts to put in depending on the person’s age, likes, gender
and personality.
Just make sure your presents fit well
inside the basket. To make it even more special, you can wrap
your present in a colorful wrapper or fabric and put bows on
it.
Finishing
Touches
The festive feel of your gift basket
doesn’t have to end inside. You can wrap the entirety of the
filled birthday gift basket in a cellophane wrapper and put
additional decorations on it. You can also add some birthday
balloons or streamers. Make it even more colorful by putting
ribbons or bows.
The beauty of giving birthday gift basket
is that it is personalized and it is for everyone. The idea is
unique and you can do a lot of things to make it even more
special. Try giving it on your loved one’s next birthday, and
you’ll be glad to see the happiness your present brings to
his/her face.
Remember that price is not what makes the
gift special, but the thought. You can put small, significant
things in it (i.e. a framed copy of your first out-of-town trip
together or even a mushy, handwritten, “remember when…” love
letter).