Here are a few ideas for making your own unique basket! Choose a pretty or practical container of about the right size, put some shredded paper in the bottom and fill for an easy and clever gift. If you are short of time for shopping, you can always order a pre-made basket one of our online partners.
Children's Baskets
SWEET DAYS OF SUMMER BASKET
A day at the beach will be enjoyed by all when they open this nifty gift basket at the beach. Sunglasses, beach ball, frisbee, towel, sunblock, plastic pails and shovels for making sand castles, beach towel, play fishing rod, shell, swimsuit, flipflops, treasure island book, go fish card game, small radio or ipod, in a tote for easy take along.
GIRLY GIRL BASKET
Lots of toys & treats girls love - age appropriate. Varies by age but may include stuffed animals, games and puzzles, frisbee, tea set.her favorite cookies or candy, cheap make-up (so she can dress up), junk jewelry, small inexpensive doll, or make one that is simple, a bed-time story book, a grown-up plain straw hat that you decorate with fake roses, ribbon and lace, fancy grown-up dress shoes, ladies gloves, coloring book with washable markers, My Little Ponys, Bratz dolls, bubble bath stickers, her favorite cartoon video, current hot dolls
DISNEY BASKET
Choose your recipients' favorite Disney character and fill a basket with items with that character's likenes: pencils, paper, stickers, dolls, erasers, paint by number, hair clips, books, pajamas, night light, bodywash or lotion, notebooks with the character on the front, and anything else with that charcters image.
BOY BASKET
Lots of toys & treats boys love - age appropriate. Varies by ages but may include action figures, stuffed animals, games and puzzles, balls, trucks and cars, his favorite cookies or candy, small package of inexpensive trucks or cars (take out of the package), a bed - time story, book coloring book with washable markers, a small package of legos, a cowboy hat or any other kind of hat, little toy man with parachute, a paper plane they can assemble (dollar store), bubble bath, stickers, his favorite cartoon video, yo-yo
TEEN GIRL GIFT BASKET
Teenagers are difficult to buy for, but this basket is a winner every time. Put contents in a large purse or cosmetic bag, subscription to her favorite teen magazine, movie pass, gift certificate to her favorite clothes store, gift certificate to a day at a spa, her favorite cookies, her favorite music CD, her favorite nail polish - with remover, a letter from you (in your own handwriting) why you love her and what you admire about her.
TEEN BOY GIFT BASKET
A winner! Put in hat or packsack, subscription to his favorite teen magazine, movie pass, gift certificate to his favorite sports store or clothing store, his favorite cookies, his favorite music CD, pass to his favorite gym or sport activity, gel or cologne, a letter from you (in your own handwriting) why you love him and what you admire about him, anything for his car.
CHILDREN's AQUARIUM GIFT BASKET
A small fish tank filled to the brim with fish food, gravel, filter, air stone, pump, ceramic decorations, plastic plants, coral, filters, plant food (for real plants), gift certificate for fish, thermometer, water conditioners. Include all the basics for a freshwater aquarium. Great gift for fish lovers and children.
CHILDREN's ART GIFT BASKET
Picasso, Cezanne, Your child. If art is his/her talent, Fill a plastic storage box with: crayons (get the big package with lots of colors), non-toxic markers, assorted fancy papers, pipe cleaners, coloring books, assorted stickers, a paint box, brushes, colored pencils, sketch books, crayons, glue, colored construction paper, buttons, pom-poms, white glue, kid scissors, wooden shapes, wobbly eyes, kid sized craft apron, sparkles, clay, and a long roll of calculator paper. Let there be art!
KIDS TRAVEL GIFT BASKET
Kill time on long trips by using a Book Bag for the "Basket" and fill it with your choice of the following items: Traveling Bingo Game, Other Travel Size Games, Coloring Book, Crayons, Doodle Pad of Paper, Pencils or Pens, Magnetic Doodle Board, Travel Size Etch-A-Sketch, Small Portable Radio/Cassette Player w/ Headset :-), Don't Forget the Batteries, Disposable Camera, Snack Crackers, Raisins, Soft blanket and small pillow to nap.



