{"id":1054,"date":"2009-09-15T10:25:03","date_gmt":"2009-09-15T15:25:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.nashvillewraps.com\/blog\/?p=1054"},"modified":"2022-09-26T13:33:19","modified_gmt":"2022-09-26T19:33:19","slug":"how-to-make-a-gift-basket","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.nashvillewraps.com\/blog\/2009\/09\/15\/how-to-make-a-gift-basket","title":{"rendered":"How to Make a Gift Basket"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Cello-wrappedMany of you have asked for more Gift Basket \u201cHow To Ideas.\u201d Our new Halloween & Harvest Packaging Page offers a great opportunity to demonstrate the building of a beautiful autumn basket step-by-step.<\/p>\n

Select the theme and products that will go in the basket. Price is no object for me because most of my boxes are empty, but you will need to factor in the cost of your contents to price the finished gift basket. Wine & Pasta is my theme and I want to include our new Gourmet Window Boxes. Without just the right container on hand, it\u2019s time to think outside the box!<\/p>\n

A purchased container isn’t always necessary \u2013 get creative \u2013 look around \u2013 you might be surprised at what you can find. A Nashville Wraps catalog box is transformed with a trusty box cutter and copper kraft gift wrap, (just cut off the top flaps and wrap the box) \u2013 lovely!<\/p>\n

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\"TheThe items that will fill my basket need some support. Scrunched up pieces of kraft paper stuffed tightly in the bottom of the box do the trick. More kraft paper is added to support the individual items. Notice, Crinkle Cut or Fine Cut Shreds<\/a> aren\u2019t added until the end. They add color and texture but not support.<\/p>\n

\"TallThe first item in, a wrapped gift box. It might hold pretty cloth napkins, tea towels or other related items. This box forms the backbone of the gift basket. Wrapped in beautiful Autumn Leaves<\/a> it\u2019s wedged into the back of the copper box.<\/p>\n

Next, a Window Box, perfect for that bottle of wine! It\u2019s my featured item so I want it to really stand out. With a small ball of kraft paper under it I can raise it up to show above the other items in the box. I\u2019m adding a biodegradable cello bag with colorful pasta and a tiny Tabasco Sauce bottle tied to the top \u2013 again using the kraft paper for support. Aren\u2019t the cello bags of pasta cute!<\/p>\n

\"AddingThis is a great place for my custom label<\/a>. Always include your store information with your Gift Basket. Recipients might want to order another!<\/p>\n

\"TheLeaf Green and Chocolate two-piece candy boxes<\/a> go in next. Chocolate works for any theme! After wrapping each box with Wired Dual Tone Grosgrain ribbon in Chocolate and Kiwi, I cut out a leaf from the Autumn Leaves wrap, run it through a sticker maker and attach it to the smallest box over the ribbon. Another leaf shape went for the little square Truffle Box<\/a> that I put in the center of the container. The last item in is another cello bag with bottled dipping oil. It\u2019s tied with Recyclable Paper Raffia<\/a>. Happy with the placement and arrangement of the items, it\u2019s time for finishing touches. Orange Sherbet Crinkle cut paper is tucked into bare spots and to show above the sides of the box. The Chocolate Dual Tone Grosgrain Bow\u2019s dual purposes are to disguise the folds on the sides where I wrapped the box and to add that attractive finishing touch. In the video, you will learn how to use a basket bag to wrap the entire basket keeping the bow to the outside so it is not mashed.<\/p>\n