Crafty1_AJ Posted July 10, 2007 Share Posted July 10, 2007 A customer wanted several gift baskets for a "Christmas in July" celebration, so here's what's been keeping me busy lately. These were fun to make, but I really am sorely lacking in "cutesying things up" decorating skills, as is evident from these pics. Forgive the lousy photography; it suddenly got very overcast and dark here, just as I was getting ready to take the pic. Boo hiss. Each recipient will receive a basket customized to her particular tastes in scent. The baskets include a jar candle, lip balm, body wash, lotion, and 2 bars of soap. One basket also included a stick of body balm. Sorry about the green tape, but hey -- the other baskets were already shrinkwrapped before I remembered to get photos. LOLI sure hope the customers' friends like receiving these. Those of you skilled in creating attractive gift baskets -- feel free to give me your best tips! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prairieannie Posted July 10, 2007 Share Posted July 10, 2007 Great Stuff... now STUFF those baskets!! Wad up lots of tissue paper and put it in the basket, then on top of that put basket fill (shreds of paper or straw type filling) make it kind of spill out to the sides and then put your products in.. use the tissue paper to make stuff stand up make it so a big majority of your products are actually at the top or above the top of the basket (they sink a bit eventually any way) and then shrink wrap it tightly so that stuff does move much! Fill 'em up, it makes people say "OMG, look at all that stuff!!" Hope that helps! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brenda Posted July 10, 2007 Share Posted July 10, 2007 They're going to love your products! :smiley2:Lucky girls! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaliZona Posted July 10, 2007 Share Posted July 10, 2007 I agree with prairieannie, you need to add more filler paper. Another suggestion would be to use only the natural raffia on your products. I think the green and red raffia distract from your beautiful packaging. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crafty1_AJ Posted July 10, 2007 Author Share Posted July 10, 2007 Okey dokey -- thanks for the tips. How about a sprig of realistic-looking (but fake!) greenery? Lame? I have lots of cool sprigs I use to decorate soap bars (tied with natural raffia -- like the pic on my home page of my website). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingerinarkansas Posted July 10, 2007 Share Posted July 10, 2007 I agree with PA. Stuff the bottom and put shreds in next. The more you've got on the bottom...the better your products stand out. Your products all look great and people will be thrilled to receive the baskets. Ginger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharon in PA Posted July 11, 2007 Share Posted July 11, 2007 I DO use sprigs of silk flowers and such in my baskets, and I think it makes them look really pretty; just a touch hear and there, and i think that sets it off nicely!I also stuff mine, but I use good old newspaper-(cheap) and then shred, and sit that stuff up a little higher, but nested nicely, so it doesn't wobble-plus, I am a new-found shrink wrap fiend w/ my baskets!! Makes all the difference, and so much easier!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heirloomoriginals Posted July 11, 2007 Share Posted July 11, 2007 They look great!!! Where did you find those tiny baskets? I love the bigger ones for giving bridal and baby gifts, but have never seen the small ones.Steph Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sudsnwicks Posted July 11, 2007 Share Posted July 11, 2007 AJ, your gift baskets look great! Like Steph, I would also like to know where you got the baskets from. I will be making up some gift baskets to donate to an event, and have everything except for the baskets. I wasn't sure if I should get baskets with or without a handle, but after seeing yours, I think it would be nicer without the handle. Yesterday I went and got a roll of cello wrap to wrap around each basket to keep everything together and prevent the contents from falling out. Will you be doing that too? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crafty1_AJ Posted July 11, 2007 Author Share Posted July 11, 2007 Yes, Suds, I shrinkwrapped the gift baskets before shipping them so everything stays intact. Each basket had a circular label (on the candle lid) with the recipient's name on it.I got the baskets from Michael's, gang. I think they are $2.99 each, but natch I got them on sale. Thanks, everyone, for your compliments and for your tips to help me with my presenation skills. I will use these ideas, believe me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sudsnwicks Posted July 11, 2007 Share Posted July 11, 2007 Thanks AJ. I don't have a Michaels here but at least now I know what to look for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pepperi Posted July 12, 2007 Share Posted July 12, 2007 Those pictures are nice! and the products are even better! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnitaG Posted July 12, 2007 Share Posted July 12, 2007 Looks good & I can say I have gotten one of her baskets of goodies & it's wonderful.:highfive: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crafty1_AJ Posted July 13, 2007 Author Share Posted July 13, 2007 Looks good & I can say I have gotten one of her baskets of goodies & it's wonderful.:highfive::embarasse Thanks so much! I'm so glad you liked it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katshe Posted July 13, 2007 Share Posted July 13, 2007 Baskets look super, I would add one more item , a washcloth, (I would get at dollarstore) in the back ground , maybe folded in forths with a piece of cardboard between the layers to give it stability.Just a thought Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaybyrd Posted July 13, 2007 Share Posted July 13, 2007 Love your baskets! Katshe's washcloth idea is good, in fact, I've often used inexpensive dishtowels/washcloths for most of the filler. More goodies for the person and less bits to throw away. Also, try working some of your artificial greenery into the weave of the basket itself - that can dress up the whole thing really nicely! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crafty1_AJ Posted July 13, 2007 Author Share Posted July 13, 2007 Excellent ideas -- thanks! You guys are awesome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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