How to Wrap a Gift Basket (2024)

Materials

Woven Gift Basket With Twinkle Lights

Create a magical holiday gift basket by adding a strand of battery-operated twinkle lights for an extra festive touch.

1. Create the Base

   First, select your gift basket vessel, which in this case will be a woven basket. Gather the gifts you'll be putting inside it to figure out what sized basket you will need.

   Once you have your basket, fill it with tissue paper to create a colorful base—add a little bit of padding and volume to support the items you'll be nestling inside it.

   

2. Add the Gifts

   Next, arrange the gifts inside the basket, positioning them in an aesthetically pleasing way and creating size and shape variation.

   Layer larger items on the back or bottom of the basket—place those that are smaller or lighter in the front or on top.

   Add extra tissue paper as needed to fill in any empty spots.

   

   Tips

   Adding mugs and candles to your gift baskets is a cost-effective way to make a gift feel cozier. If you have space, add cozy snacks or a blanket as well.

3. Turn on the Twinkle Lights

   To finish off your gift basket and to make it feel extra special, add a strand of battery-operated mini twinkle lights.

   Hide the battery pack under the gifts—then arrange the strand of lights inside the basket, tucking it around and under the basket's contents to keep it in place.

   

Kraft Paper Box Gift Basket

Use a simple Kraft paper box and fill it with seasonal gifts for a simple and merry gift box idea.

1. Prepare the Box

   Start by preparing your Kraft paper box. This style of gift basket is particularly fitting for flat gift items such as cookies, small skincare or makeup gifts, and even little jewelry boxes. Figure out the size of the box you will need, then fill it with crinkle paper about halfway up the box.

   

2. Fill the Box

   Place all your gifts inside the box, gently pressing them into the crinkle paper layer and nestling them in to keep them in place.

   

3. Decorate the Top

   Finally, add a festive touch to the box lid, which can be as simple as a holiday gift tag or as elaborate as hand-drawn designs and a big bow. Close the box with your gift tag-adorned lid and it's ready to brighten someone's day.

   

Cellophane-Wrapped Gift Basket

For a classic look, you can't go wrong with a cellophane-wrapped gift basket topped with a big satin bow.

1. Choose Your Basket

   Choosing the right vessel when it comes to putting together a gift basket is half the fun since it becomes a part of the gift.

   If you're creating a food-themed gift, for example, go with a classic wicker basket with a handle for a traditional look.

   

2. Fill It Up

   To make the gift basket look nice and full, make sure to fill its base with lots of crinkle or tissue paper before nestling in your gifts.

   Mix tall, small, large, skinny, round, and rectangular objects—such as a bottle of wine, a box of crackers, wedges of cheese, and a packet of nuts—to create variety and an interesting look.

   

3. Wrap It in Cellophane

   Grab a roll of cellophane and place it on a clean, flat surface. Next, place your gift basket in the middle, then bring up the two sides of the cellophane around it to gauge how large a piece you need to cut. 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.

   Add a gift tag, some mini ornaments, or a fresh spring of greenery into the ribbon knot for an extra little decoration.