Make any gift basket distinctive by working around a theme. Themes can include holidays, new baby, birthdays or a new home just to name a few. You can even make everything revolve around a color or that one perfect gift or gifts that you found for that special person.
When putting together a theme basket it is good idea to keep a theme throughout the whole product. This would include the container that is used, for example a basket, tin or theme box. The shrink-wrap or ready-made bag used can also have a theme design on it. Sticking with a color scheme is a sure way to make your gift basket look great.
Keep in mind that there are also some great alternatives that can be used in place of the traditional basket. The most important thing is to keep an open mind and use creativity. Some options are mugs, votive candleholders (without the candle), various holiday containers, and decorative food trays.
One of the enjoyable parts of making up gift baskets for men is that they can be made for any special event and made to fit as suitable gifts for anybody and any holiday. They can be made to highlight a specific product or group of similar products; for example, cookies.
Some ideas to include in a cookie gift basket would be a cookie cutter, a recipe card with the cookie recipe and some coffee or hot chocolate mix. You could offer the whole gift on a cookie tray versus a “traditional” basket. Add in a pot holder and a matching dish towel to keep the whole theme going and make it an extra special gift.
Always be sure to finish off the basket with a colored ribbon that coordinates with the rest of the basket. A small product or coordinating embellishment can also be added to the bow. Examples of small products that can easily be tied into the bow are a chocolate spoon, a candy stick, or a sucker as well as a silk flower or a small ornament. If the gift is for a child you can always add a small toy to the bow.
Knowing the person well who is receiving the gift makes it easier to pick the gifts or theme out. But, you have to keep in mind things they really don’t like or your attempt at making them a gift basket could turn out disappointing. On the flip side if it is someone that you don’t know very well by giving an assortment of items you are sure to hit on a few things that the recipient will enjoy.
Whether you are having it delivered to their home or office or giving it in person it is for sure that everyone likes receiving gifts. A personalized and distinctive cookie gift basket is a great treat for anyone and they will be sure to enjoy all the goodies that you have tucked into the basket. The only question that will remain is whether they will share the treats or keep it all to themselves.