Make your Own Gift Basket from a Beer Gift Basket and More

Homemade Gift Baskets for Everyone

Make your own gift basket with our custom homemade gift baskets and ideas.

If you are looking for the perfect gift, homemade gift baskets are easy to hand tailor to the recipient. Basket gifts are popular, and it's a lot of fun to make your own gift basket for someone special. This allows you to customize what is in the basket, making sure you give them a basket that is tailor made for them. If you have been wondering how to make a gift basket to give to someone, here is a look at some great theme ideas, a look at common supplies needed, and tips for assembling the actual basket.

Great Theme Ideas for Homemade Gift Baskets

First of all, if you are going to make gift basket themes, you will want to come up with some good theme ideas. In many cases the theme is going to depend on the person you are making the basket for and the event you are celebrating with them. Here are a few great ideas to inspire you as you figure out what type of homemade gift baskets you want to make for family and friends.

Cheese Baskets- One option you have if you want to make your own gift basket for someone special is to include a variety of cheeses. Now you don't want to go to the store for a stock of Velveeta, but consider adding some tasty gourmet cheese to the basket. Choose a nice variety. It's also a great idea to add a bottle of wine with the cheese basket as well.

Christmas Gift Baskets- If you are planning to give a basket to someone for Christmas, a nice holiday gift basket is the perfect choice. Consider adding in holiday themed items. Perhaps a Christmas ornament, some Christmas themed candy, and perhaps some traditional Christmas foods, such as Stollen and peanut brittle.

Coffee Baskets- Coffee baskets are another great choice to give someone special. If you know someone who enjoys their java, make up a basket including a nice coffee mug, and some exotic gourmet coffees. Add rich hot chocolate too, you can't drink coffee all the time! They'll be sure to enjoy it.

Spa Gift Basket- Do you know a busy woman who could use a break? If so, a spa gift basket is just the thing. It can be filled up with body scrubs, bubble bath, a nice Egyptian cotton towel, scented soaps, lotions, and more.

Beer Gift Basket- Guys especially love beer, so why not put a spin on a name for your beer gift basket and surprise your guys! Some ideas might include a Beer-BQ basket with beer and BBQ sauces, or how about a Dip and Sip basket with beer, chips and yummy dips? You could go for a Brew Bunch and Munch that includes a selection of micro brews along with nuts, pretzels, pistachios and popcorn? Now that you have the hang of it, the possibilities are endless!

-Kids Gift Baskets- Really, kids are often overlooked for the gift basket crowd, although they would love to get one. Personalize according to the child's interests. Movie nut? Make a movie night basket with two DVD's, popcorn, candy and chips. Know a boy with a lego hobby? How about a builder basket full of things to build? Maybe it's a preteen girl who could use some time cheering up, and a good collection of paper dolls, books about castles and fairies and adding on to her existing collection of favorite theme characters or dolls.Continue on to Part Two below for gift basket supplies and assembly tips.

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Part 2 Homemade Gift Baskets -Supplies and Assembly