How to Make a Gift Basket
Whether it's for yourself, your friends, or for patrons in the holiday rush, creating DIY baskets is fun and easy. Plus, it gives your gift a distinct, personalized touch. Here are basic steps you can follow to craft your own gift basket.
Pick a theme. Whatever works - gardening, fruits, new house, new baby, or the holiday season. Choosing a theme will make it easier to plan for and design the basket.
Find a basket or container. You can't go wrong with traditional wicker baskets, but you can pick virtually any container for your gift. Boxes, bags, and buckets may even do the job, depending on your theme.
Put filler at the bottom of the container. No matter what container you use, set layers of crumpled paper or any filler at the bottom. They'll act as a sturdy foundation before placing the gift items in.
Put in and arrange your gift items. This could vary from gardening supplies, to different fruits, or personalized packages. Put the tallest item in the center and place other items by height, and their weight. Stuff extra filler to keep it stable and balance out as needed.
Embellish with ribbons and flowers. Put a few flowers and wrap ribbons. You can place them on the handles or around the container for a nice aesthetic.
How to Dress a Plant
It doesn't matter what plant you have and where you placed it - in the office, living room, kitchen, or nightstand. There's a couple of quick and cost-efficient ways to keep them bright and lively in any room. We've organized a list of these practical techniques to dress up your plant and give it an instant upgrade.
Stencil art
Readily available in local art supplies shops, stencil is very flexible for use. Cut out a couple of templates and paste on your potted plants for an instant delicate design.
Paint
One of the fastest and cost-effective ways to dress up plants. Paint is very accessible and great for a wide variety of designs. This is also the perfect choice for little ones who want to help you out!
Lace
Give your pots an instant refined look with lace wrapped around it! Paste with care at the sides to avoid unwanted stickiness and a neat, delicate look.
There's a bunch of other materials you can use to dress up your potted plants. Some, you can even find around your home!
These include your common burlap, spare cloth from old clothes and socks. You could even work with scarves, bracelets, and even your kids' cute artwork. Cut them up to an appropriate length and wrap them around your pots with glue or twine string. Enjoy custom-made pot designs!