The Perfect Gift
One of my favorite ways to give a gift, whether it be for Elle’s friends or as teacher appreciation gifts, is to order a personalized straw basket filled with goodies! These under $10 embroidered Etsy baskets are the perfect go to. I like to order a batch at a time and have on hand for the year so I’m not rushing to put together a fabulous yet affordable gift. Many have asked how I wrap these baskets, so read below to see how easy it is!
Supplies You Need:
• straw basket
• additional gifts inside basket (if any! the basket can be the gift itself)
• tissue paper
• cellophane bag big enough to fit the basket – check measurements if you need to order
• ribbon
• gift tag
How to Wrap a Gift Basket
- Gather all of your supplies on a flat surface.
- If you are including any gifts inside the basket, wrap those first if you want. You can always layer enough tissue to hide these gifts if you don’t want to wrap any extra.
- Stuff the tissue around the inside edges of the basket. The key is to make it look nice and pretty!
- Put the basket inside the cellophane bag.
- If your cellophane bag is a little too large, tape up the corners so that it appears as though the bag was made perfectly for the basket.
- Grab your ribbon and tie a pretty bow!
- Loop through a gift tag and sign accordingly.
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FAQs
Pull up the paper on the box's ends to see if it covers ¾ of each side. Now that the paper is measured to cover the length and width, pull the last 2 edges of the wrapping paper up to the box's ends. If both ends are able to cover three-quarters of the box's side, great!
How do you arrange items in a gift basket? ›
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.
How do you wrap a gift basket to hide contents? ›
Gather all of your supplies on a flat surface. If you are including any gifts inside the basket, wrap those first if you want. You can always layer enough tissue to hide these gifts if you don't want to wrap any extra. Stuff the tissue around the inside edges of the basket.
How do you wrap a gift basket without cellophane? ›
What should you use instead of cellophane wrap? Instead of wrapping your basket in plastic wrap, try wrapping paper, newspaper, a scarf, a tablecloth, or nothing at all.
How do you make a gift basket look fuller? ›
Filler: Newspaper, packing paper, gift wrap or cellophane can be used to fill the large space that many baskets and containers have inside. Just crumple it up filling to the desired height before adding the bedding. Bedding: Decorative shredded paper or other stylish bedding to go under contents.
How do you calculate gift wrapping? ›
First, you'll want to measure and cut the width, which should be the same width as the width of your gift, plus twice the height of the gift. In other words, if you've a box that's 7 inches wide and 2 inches tall, you will need to cut 7+2+2 inches, or 11 inches. Then, you got to measure and cut the length.
How do you wrap a gift basket? ›
Wrap It in Cellophane
Once you know the size, make the cut. Wrap the cellophane around the basket, scrunching it up in the center at the top of the basket, then secure it with a twist tie. Finally, take a roll of festive ribbon and tie a bow around the twist-tie-secured cellophane.
How many items should be in a gift basket? ›
We recommend you include 4-5 items in a small gift basket. For a medium-sized REALTOR® gift basket, choose 7-8 items. Finally, we suggest you pick 10 or more products for a large basket.
Should you wrap a gift basket? ›
If you are including any gifts inside the basket, wrap those first if you want. You can always layer enough tissue to hide these gifts if you don't want to wrap any extra. Stuff the tissue around the inside edges of the basket. The key is to make it look nice and pretty!
How to wrap a basket without cellophane? ›
Tissue paper is a versatile and budget-friendly option for wrapping gift baskets. Crumple sheets of tissue paper and arrange them around the basket, ensuring the contents are fully covered. Finish by tying a ribbon or bow around the top for a decorative touch.
