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From birthdays to baby showers, housewarming to get well soon, and even PTA fundraisers these DIY gift baskets are total show stoppers!
How to Make DIY Gift Baskets for Any Occasion
If you want to put together a truly unique gift for a friend or family member you can’t go wrong with a DIY gift basket.
It’s the best way to put together some thoughtful and unique items to show them how much you care.
And gift baskets can be used for any and all occasions too, from birthdays and Christmas to Baby Showers and housewarmings, and of course Mother’s and Father’s Day and as get well soon care packages.
Oh and don’t forget welcoming a new neighbor!
These DIY ideas could also be used to put together the most amazing items for your PTA or other charity fundraisers.
Before we get onto the amazing inspiration here are some helpful tips and hacks to help you make the most fabulous homemade gift baskets!
What can I use instead of a basket for a gift basket?
The important thing to think about before you start collecting up the items is that you don’t actually need a basket to make a gift basket.
Oh no, you can be a lot more creative than that because we’ll show you how you can make a hamper without a basket!
The ideas I’ve collected up for you today will help you stretch your imagination so that your gift selection can be contained in a tackle box, a bucket, a mixing bowl, a pair of slippers and even a slow cooker!
How do you make a professional looking gift basket?
When you’re putting your “basket” together you’ll want to play around with the order of the contents so that the finished gift looks really stylish.
What do you put in the bottom of a gift basket?
You’ll want something to put at the bottom of the gift basket to help things stand up, and raise up the items so they’re not rattling around in the bottom.
You can use:
- filler paper like this,
- tissue paper,
- shredded cellophane,
- straw
- or shredded paper, just run some coloured paper or torn out magazine pages through your shredder!
Check out this quick video to see how to make your own gift baskets that look really professional!
How do you make a Dollar Tree basket?
You don’t have to spend a lot of money to make a really cute gift basket to give to a friend or loved one. In fact, you can put together some pretty fabulous Dollar Tree gift baskets which are totally inexpensive.
Watch the quick video below to see how to put together a gift basket for less than $20.
If you want to make a gift basket for a raffle or an auction you can’t go wrong with Dollar Tree ideas so here’s some more for you!
What should a gift basket contain?
When it comes to deciding what your gift basket should contain think about who you are making it for and then let your imagination run wild!
We’ve compiled a huge list of DIY gift basket ideas for all occasions to set those creative juices flowing…
Now onto the ideas!
What to add to a gift basket - a list of ideas
If you're looking for a list of things to put in a gift basket we've got you covered.
We have searched high and low to find DIY gift basket ideas for all occasions to give you an idea of the best things to add to a gift basket as well as ideas for how to style them.
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Give the Gift of Coffee
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Garden Themed Silent Auction Basket
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A Cheer Up “Sunshine” Basket
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A Gift in a Tin: Christmas Baking Kit
Put together a Christmas baking kit in a tin
DIY New Baby Gift Baskets
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Perfect Pedicure Gift Basket
Turn a pair of fluffy slippers into a pedicure gift basket
A Gift In A Tin: Family Game Night In A Tin
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DIY Gift Basket for Men (Grill Master Edition)
Whether it’s Father’s Day or a birthday this gift basket is perfect for your king of the grill
Happy Birthday in A Box!
A sweet idea for a birthday in a box – and don’t forget the balloon!
A Gift in a Tin: Winter Cold Survival Kit
This winter cold survival kit makes a thoughtful get well soon gift
Pancake Breakfast Gift Basket
This pancake breakfast gift basket would be perfect for a hostess
Minibar in a Jar (an easy gift idea)
Your groomsmen will love this minibar in a jar
Get Well Kit
Cheer up a sick friend with this get well soon basket
A Gift in a Tin: Craft Night in a Tin
Treat a friend to a craft night in
Breakfast Hostess Gift | Banana Bread and Honey Butter
Thank your hostess with this breakfast gift basket
Gardener's Gift Basket - The Merrythought
This basket will go down a treat with a gardener
A Gift in a Tin: Ice Cream Sundaes in a Tin
Who wouldn’t love an ice cream sundae gift kit
Baby Gift Basket
This gender neutral gift basket is a great baby shower gift idea
An Easy End Of Year Teacher Appreciation Gift
Fill a cooler with goodies for an end of year teacher gift
Gift Wrap Caddy
This gift wrap caddy would make a fabulous gift for someone who loves to give gifts!
Fun In The Sun End Of Year Teacher Gift
This tote is the perfect idea for an end of year teacher gift
Christmas Breakfast Easy Hostess Gift
This pancake kit will show your gratitude to your hostess
DIY Spa Gift Basket
Use mason jars to make a festive spa basket
The Best Bridal Shower Gift For A Spring Wedding
Fill a slow cooker with goodies for the ultimate bridal shower gift
How To Curate The Perfect DIY Housewarming Gift Basket
Put together a stylish gift basket as a house warming gift
DIY Get Well Gift Basket
Cosy slippers and honey say get well soon
New Neighbor Welcome Gift
Your new neighbor will find this gift basket super thoughtful
DIY College School Supplies Gift Basket
Encourage your teen to stay in touch with this stationer supplies college gift basket
DIY Spa Kit + Free Printable
This at home spa box would make the perfect Mother’s Day gift idea
Summer Hostess Gift: Freshly Squeezed Lemonade
Give your summer hostess the gift of lemonade
DIY Mini Spa Kit
This DIY mini spa day is the perfect way to cheer up a friend
Thanksgiving Gift Ideas: Caramel Apple Basket
This Fall gift basket is an inexpensive way to thank a hostess
Housewarming Gift basket
Welcome your new neighbor with this lovely gift basket
DIY Gift Idea: Sangria for Friends
This sangria kit will go down a treat as a summer gift
How to: Make the Perfect DIY Housewarming Basket
Nothing says Happy New Home like a bottle of wine and a succulent
How to Make a Gift Basket of Cheese, Nuts and Crackers
Your foodie friend will love this thoughtful gift
Here's The Scoop Ice Cream Gift Basket
This Ice Cream teacher appreciation gift basket will go down a treat
College Survival Kit
Show how much you love them with this college survival kit
Teal Birthday Gift Idea for Friends
I just wanted to “teal” you birthday gift basket for a friend
Gift and fundraiser basket ideas
The perfect gift basket to welcome summer fun
Teacher Gift Idea: Now That The STRAIN is Over!
Turn a colander into a gift basket to thank a teacher…
Adult Easter Basket Inspiration
Even grownups love Easter baskets you know
Fall Themed Thank You Gift Idea
Let your friends know you’re thankful for them with this cute gift basket idea