Gift Basket

Gift Basket

What you need: 1 small willow basket; gold or silver spray paint (optional); 3 miniature toiletries; 1 small perfume; soap; sluffing glove or scrubby;; 1 sheet of wrapping tissue (white or color of choice); 2 sprigs of holly berries with leaves or evergreen attached; 1 gold plastic miniature photo frame; stretch seal or cello wrap; 1 Christmas bow or holiday floral sprig; 1 special photo; glue; 1 Christmas bow or holiday floral sprig.

What to do:

1. Spray paint entire basket, in and out with paint and allow to dry thoroughly. Note: This step may be omitted if you prefer the natural look of the basket.

2. When basket is dry, place the sheet of wrapping tissue inside bottom of basket and work to fit up the sides.

3. Arrange all personalized items in the basket as desired. Include the favorite photo you have chosen enclosed in the photo frame.

4. Cover entire basket with cello wrap or stretch seal and glue ends closed.

5. Trim front and back of basket rim with holly berry sprigs as shown in photo.

6. Top gift basket off with with Christmas bow or holiday floral sprig as shown. Add a festive gift tag.