Making baskets with your own hands. Gift basket - a universal option

Today we will engage in a very useful and kind activity - for the holiday of Easter. Lots of fresh DIY holiday basket decorating ideas.

The Easter basket is an integral attribute of Easter, a symbolic reflection of pagan beliefs in appeasing pagan gods to obtain prosperity. In this article you will find the most original ideas for decorating an Easter basket with your own hands.

For example, a small basket with handles can be made from chipboard, with a layer of thin strips of paper matching the color of the basket itself. The basket can be decorated with ribbons. Such baskets will decorate your apartment and will be a wonderful gift. The fabric basket can be decorated with flowers and leaves (artificial or real, depending on your taste).

Wicker or plastic baskets are the most popular options; they can also be decorated in an original way. Transform a paper egg carton into a basket and place chocolate eggs in it.

Another interesting option is a paper basket. A similar basket can be used as an Easter interior decoration or as a gift. A great way to use plastic berry baskets as festive containers for all sorts of Easter treats.

There are many options for decorating holiday Easter baskets. The main recommendations here are to decorate the basket with ribbons and flowers, and place the Easter treat on the mat. Another option is a children's basket, which can be decorated with toys, flowers, Easter eggs and Easter. The most important thing is that the basket is not heavy, but fun.

Baskets for room decoration can be wicker, fabric, glass, or plastic. As a rule, such baskets are the most lavishly decorated and contain a minimum of products. We invite you to take a look at small photo gallery about how to decorate a basket for the holiday.

For many, handmade things are of great value because they help create an atmosphere of comfort.

The decor becomes more original, original details appear that bring individual features to the interior.

Modern stores have a very large selection of interior accessories. Various useful little things can be quite expensive, especially when you need not 2-3 things, but a whole set of baskets, vases, paintings, etc.

For this reason, many people choose the option where they can decorate the house themselves.

You can get many advantages from such an idea - the thing will turn out beautiful and exactly what you need - it will be easy to use and fit into the overall interior. At the same time, you won’t need to spend a lot of money on it, or it will be completely free if all the materials are available.

Storage systems will always be useful in the home. Wicker baskets perform such functions perfectly. The process itself can even turn into a hobby that you can engage your family and friends with.

Paper basket

It will not be necessary plain paper, and wrapper. She could stay in the house, but if not, then she is not expensive and can be bought at large volume. You can find it in hypermarkets, flower shops or shops with similar small items.

Brown paper looks good on curves and has a nice color. As a last resort, you can use wallpaper instead of paper; they have a similar texture.

To work you will need a machine, paper clips and glue. The paper needs to be cut into even strips and folded several times. The denser our blanks turn out to be, the more reliable our paper basket will be.

To make it more convenient to work and the product to look more aesthetically pleasing, the edges of the tape are stitched with thread. Indentations are made in the region of 5 mm. The color of the thread is chosen to match the overall color of the room. You can take black threads, they will look good with any color scheme.

In order to further secure the product, the strips are coated with glue. Silicone is best; it sets quickly.

Newspaper basket

You can make your own basket from either paper or newspapers. The principle will be approximately the same. Even decorators often use this method of decoration. Black and white stripes look quite original and bright.

Newspapers are still quite relevant today, despite digital technologies. People value them just like books—for the ability to touch and smell the print.

Many people have large stacks of old publications at home that have nowhere to be identified. It is quite possible to make a dense product out of them - it could be a fruit basket or a container for storing small items.

We will need scissors and glue. As with paper, we make a lot of blanks in the form of smooth ribbons and weave them together. To make the basket more reliable, it is lined with thick tape of any color.

Fabric baskets

From old fabric you can make a good laundry basket. You can also store children's toys, magazines and newspapers in it, and even use it as a cover for flower pots.

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For work you will need plain and decorative fabric and threads. From decorative and plain material you need to cut out 2 blanks - a circle and a rectangle. They must be the same length.

Then you need to fold 2 circles and 2 rectangles with the wrong side and stitch them. After that, we sew everything together and you're done.

Perhaps the first works will not look like a master class on how to make a basket, but with practice, you can make quite decent products that will not only be free, but also beautiful and functional.

Many housewives will agree that sometimes some things simply have nowhere to go. This is especially true for small things that seem to be very necessary in the household, but get in the way or are not always at hand. At the same time, finding a suitable option in a store can be quite difficult.

In the photo of the baskets, you can see options that are easy to make at home, completely free or for little money.

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DIY basket photo

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A magnificent Easter basket, decorated with delicate flowers and ribbons, will be a wonderful decoration for the bright holiday of the Resurrection of Christ. It will create a festive mood for both children and adults. In this master class we will tell you how to decorate a wicker basket with your own hands.

Tools and materials Time: 15 minutes Difficulty: 1/10

• basket made of wicker or rattan;
• large and small silk flowers;
• pompom braid;
• silk wide ribbon;
• scissors;
• glue gun

To create a bright Easter mood on the eve of the holiday, we will show you one of the options for how to decorate a wicker basket with your own hands for Easter.

To decorate the basket you will need only 15 minutes and a minimum of consumables.

Step-by-step master class

So, below is our version of how to decorate a wicker basket using flowers and ribbons.

Step 1: Wrap the ribbon around the handle

We select consumables (flowers, ribbon and braid) by color so that they are in one color scheme or combined with each other. Use a piece of ribbon with pompoms to wrap the handle of the basket in a spiral. At the same time, we fix the beginning and end of the braid at the base of the handle using a glue gun. For better fastening, the braid can be attached with glue at several more intermediate points.

Step 2: make a bow

We tie a beautiful bow from a silk ribbon and attach it to one side of the handle.

Step 3: Form a Wreath

We form a beautiful wreath from flowers on the table. When the order of the flowers forms an ideal composition, we begin to attach one inflorescence to the handle. Apply glue to the base of the flower and press it tightly to the handle, holding it until the silicone has completely hardened.

All that remains is to fill the basket with Easter souvenirs - and the holiday decoration is ready. Now you know how to decorate a wicker basket with your own hands for Easter.

You can put together a tasty and healthy basket for your mother, friend, husband, even grandmother. If decorating a gift basket with your own hands does not bring tears (or at least a long “Ah”) to the gifted person :), we will return your money. Seriously, we refuse to believe that such indifferent people exist.

Making a gift basket with your own hands

Creating such a gift will require much more time and effort from you, so if you are not ready to bother, pick up a card and money. Gratitude and a smile are, of course, guaranteed to you, but you will have to forget about the sparkles in your eyes and your mouth from ear to ear. GD-Home has prepared 22 inspiring ideas that will tell you what and how you can do. However, such a gift must be 100% individually selected, and the more interesting things you can find, the more delight you will receive.

Gift basket with groceries, sweets, cosmetics

What can become packaging? First, of course, an ordinary wicker basket with or without a handle, which can then be used for storage in the kitchen, bathroom, and bedroom. Cardboard box with or without lid. The only thing worth taking care of is the safety of everything inside. If you need to transport a gift, think about how to quickly put everything in order, or initially pack everything so that small items do not turn upside down.

You can use a plastic container, wooden box, baking dish, glass jar or slippers. In general, something quite voluminous.

1. Cosmetic favorites

If you confidently answer the question about the cosmetic favorites of the person to whom the gift is intended, you can safely collect a cosmetic box. However, if you have doubts or you don’t know at all which brand a person prefers, what type of skin he has, the right shade of lipstick, etc., choose something universal that will please everyone. By the way, such a gift can be given not only to a woman, but also to a man. In the box, put a body wash that smells like Coca-Cola, bubblegum, coconut (you could add a real can of cola, bubblegum, or real coconut as an extra), a bath bomb, or a scented candle. Complete the set with socks with a cool inscription and a postcard.

2. Homemade ice cream set

Who doesn't love ice cream? This is 100% hit the mark! Choose wafer cups, syrup, bright confiture (marmalade, chocolate beads, M&M’s, nuts, shavings, tiny cookies, puffed rice), a special spoon. A keepsake card with a picture of ice cream and a recipe on the back will complete the sweet arrangement. And don’t forget to include everything you need for cooking (cream, milk, eggs, etc.) with the gift. A person should not rack his brains about where and when he needs to buy what is missing.

3. For lovers of pancakes and pancakes

A new pancake frying pan will be appreciated by someone who loves to cook (and not every person who stands at the stove all day long fits into this category. Therefore, before preparing such a gift, make sure that your friend is definitely dancing around the stove :)) . A wooden box (in the future used for storage in the kitchen), a whisk, a spatula, sweet jam, a towel and a large bow will complete the set.

4. One color

A box like this with various little things and goodies in packaging of the same color can be a bright gift. Anything that falls under the color category will go. Drinks, food, dishes, cosmetic finds - anything goes.

5. Basket of sweets

Making such beauty with your own hands is not as easy as it seems at first glance. It doesn’t turn out so neatly and beautifully the first time, and not the second time. So, let's take it in order.

The basket itself can be found in the popcorn section of the supermarket. You can put a soft filler at the bottom, for example, a sponge, in which flowers are usually placed. Next, collect as many sweets and confiture as possible. Most importantly, don’t forget about wooden skewers. The whole secret is to use regular or double-sided tape to attach each bow to a skewer, which is then inserted into the sponge.

By the way, take into account the height and weight of the candies; it is better to avoid those that are too heavy.

Gift baskets for women

6. Gift for 5+

Why not use a slow cooker as packaging? Such a gift can even be given for a wedding. Inside you can put a recipe book, champagne, a kitchen towel, cups, glasses, a culinary notebook, something sweet.

7. Cookie baking kit

A gift basket with products can look like this. Everything you need for cookies + cutters, spatulas, deco.

Decorative confetti and a bow will add points to your gift.

8. For the little ones

A charming set of several toys, slippers, a beret or a hat will be a good start to your friendship with your baby :) You can add several diapers, a towel, a sleep bag, a bib, a bottle, socks, and a bodysuit to the set. Cool inscriptions are welcome!

9. Seasonings and spices

It's always interesting to try something new, but buying something exotic often fades into the background. Give a friend a few small packets of spices that he has never tried. Or choose the seasonings that he often uses in the kitchen. Recipes using them, which can be attached with a decorative clothespin to the packaging itself, will help complement the gift.

10. Homemade jam

Strawberry or raspberry jam can be an addition to a gift basket with products or a separate stand-alone gift. You can’t have too much sweets, right? If your friend often spent time in the countryside as a child, he might appreciate a set consisting of jam, homemade milk and fresh baked goods.

11. Kitchen stuff

You may have noticed that something is clearly missing in your mom’s kitchen. Just gather everything you need and think about how you can pack it. For example, in a glass decanter, jar, cup.

12. Ready baked goods

This is a universal and delicious gift that is suitable for all occasions. March 8 - yes, February 23 - excellent, birthday - as an addition to the main gift, it’s simply magical. Self-prepared baked goods in beautiful packaging is a pleasant little thing that will speak of your care and warm feelings.

13. Jar of candies/nuts

A simple idea, but no less charming. Colored nuts or M&M's can fill a jar, it's worth printing out the label. This can be done on adhesive paper in a printing house, having previously drawn up a layout or by contacting a designer on site. It is worth preparing the text in advance and thinking about the font so as not to waste time and, accordingly, money on the spot, because every minute of the specialist will be paid.

If you don’t have time for this whole event, you can simply decorate the jar with a beautiful bow and attach a mini-card to it.

14. Interesting office

The gift basket can also include various stationery items. If the recipient likes to keep notes and is a student or schoolchild, he will not be able to remain indifferent. What to put inside? Notepad, cool pens and pencils, pencil case, index cards, planner, calendar, stylish notebooks, etc.

15. Delicious basket with sweets

This set of several types of nuts and candies looks very aesthetically pleasing.

16. Tea set

Such a gift for a loved one who loves to drink tea will be worth its weight in gold. You can collect a collection of different herbs, dry them, and then put them in bags purchased specifically for such purposes. This seems to be the most labor-intensive and cute gift on today's list. A beautiful teapot will be a nice addition.

17. Coffee lovers

And for coffee lovers, a set for preparing different coffee drinks is suitable. Of course, you won’t be able to collect coffee beans with your own hands, but you will be able to prepare various interesting additives. It could be cinnamon, a set of marshmallows, a pack of cream or milk, or syrup. The basket can be supplemented with a small hand blender for frothing milk, a stylish cup, and cardboard cups (for takeaway coffee).

18. Cleaning or shoe care kit

Such charmingly packaged sponges and cleaning products make you smile. If your friend has a thing for taking care of shoes and always keeps them tidy, he will appreciate such a gift. If he is rather sloppy, a set of brushes and creams will serve as a good hint.

19. Cooking kit

Gift baskets for women or men who love to cook can contain full list ingredients to prepare one specific dish. For example, pasta or lasagna. Don't forget to include a detailed recipe with your gift.

20. Gift basket with products

Collect there everything that the recipient loves and often uses. He will be pleased that you know his culinary preferences so well.

21. Honey basket

What can be included in it? First of all, a few jars of honey. Then honey soap, body scrub, lip balm, wax candles. Beautiful card and voila, a gorgeous gift is ready!

22. Homemade lemonade

Homemade lemonade is much better and even tastier than purchased lemonade. You will need: several oranges, lemon, ginger (optional) and a beautiful bottle. You can add straws and a package of stylish glasses to the set.

In addition, lemonade can complement a grocery or sweet basket.

Surprise your beloved woman by giving a healthy, fragrant and alluring fruit basket. In a world where it is customary to give sweets, flowers and champagne, a gift set of fresh berries and fruits will definitely surprise the fair sex.

Benefits of the set

A fruit gift basket is a unique gift for a new generation. Despite the fact that the contents of the gift will be eaten with pleasure, the impressions will remain until the next holiday.

• You can use not only familiar fruits, but also exotic fruits, berries and nuts.
• The flight of fancy is unlimited. If you decide to design the basket yourself, this process is guaranteed to captivate you. Perhaps in the near future it will even turn into a hobby.
• Get creative by adding wine, candy or champagne. And if you use ingenuity and improvised means, such as foil, glue and glitter, then your surprise will become even more original.

What fruits can be used

Gift baskets for women should be bright, appetizing and juicy. With such a gift you will definitely emphasize their femininity and sexuality, and healthy vitamin fruits are perceived much more flattering than sweet, high-calorie candies. Tip: do not use perishable fruits and berries if you want to prepare a gift a few days before the celebration.

• First, use juicy and flavorful fruits such as tangerines, oranges, grapefruit, limes and pomelo. These citrus fruits can be found in any store, but they appearance guarantees delight among the fair sex.
• Secondly, add exotic fruits to your gift basket for women. Coconut, pineapple, banana, kiwi are ideal. In season you can find mango, dragon fruit or sweet melon.
• Thirdly, don't neglect berries. You can always use sprigs of green or lilac grapes.

1. To make a fruit gift basket look impressive and expensive, you should use our tips.
2. It is recommended to start preparing the gift a few hours before the holiday so that all the ingredients do not lose their presentable appearance.
3. Place only clean fruits and berries in the basket. To do this, carefully rinse all the fruits under warm running water, and then carefully blot each part with a paper towel. Please note that moisture can cause fruits and berries to rot, especially if the basket is stored for several days.
4. Do not cut the fruits, otherwise they will become covered with an unsightly dry crust.
5. Choose only those fruits and berries that have intact skins without dents, damage or rot. This applies more to bananas and grapes. The first fruits may darken after a few hours of storage, and the berries will begin to emit an unpleasant smell of fermentation.
6. Store a fruit gift basket in the refrigerator to prevent midges.

How to register correctly

To give the gift elegance and high value, it is best to choose Unlike gift wrappings and cardboard boxes a woman will definitely find a use for baskets. Today you can choose containers made of bamboo or plastic. Choose a basket with a comfortable handle, separate compartments and a lockable lid. Subsequently, such containers can be taken with you on a picnic or used as useful decor in the kitchen.

To make a fruit gift basket look impressive, you can use lace or satin ribbon. Make a beautiful bow, glue it to a beautiful serpentine and wrap it around the handle of a wicker container. Choose a ribbon that is bright and noticeable so that it literally screams, which is part of a wonderful present. For example, a wide red ribbon looks great, which can be wrapped around the entire perimeter of the basket. Lay out the fruits, starting from the largest, gradually moving to the smallest, so that the woman can see what ingredients she has in her gift.

Which is better: order in a store or make it yourself

Definitely a gift made with your own hands is considered the best and will be appreciated. However, you can get a fruit basket to order if you don’t have the time or desire to bother with the design.

Another great tip: get some brown twine or rough linen and some gun glue. Take a bottle of wine or champagne to match the wicker design. Apply a thin layer of the adhesive base, and then wrap the container with thread so that there are no gaps left. Please note the photo below. It will tell you how to properly arrange wine or champagne.

Pros of handmade:

• You will spend at least 5,000 rubles on a branded gift, and the basket will consist of simple fruits (apples, oranges, plums). If you want to make an exotic surprise, then you will have to fork out a lot, because one gift costs at least 10,000 rubles. By making a gift yourself, you will save a lot, but you will put your soul and love into the design process.
• You can use any details to decorate a fruit gift basket. Sweets, champagne, original cards or soft toys - this is just a small range of what you can add to wicker containers.
• By saving on preparing a presentation, you can make it more impressive and enjoyable. For example, order the delivery of fruit baskets, and the fair sex will receive a fragrant surprise at any time, while at work or at home.

How to decorate original champagne

What could be better than a gift basket with fruit and champagne? Only if you add sweet candies to this amazing gift. Let's perform a miracle and turn an ordinary boring bottle into an original pineapple that is indistinguishable from a real fruit.

You will need a solid bottle of wine or champagne, double-sided tape and round yellow (orange) candies wrapped in foil. To make the decor look as similar to a fruit as possible, take green paper and cut out long leaves from it. Wrap the bottle with double-sided tape and stick the candies in a circle so that there is no gap left. If you are giving such a gift for the first time, then the photo below will help you. Please note that for added effect, you can use brown twine, which is wrapped around the glued leaves.

Summing up

A fruit basket will be an unforgettable gift for any occasion. Surprise your beautiful women by giving them such an unusual gift. We guarantee that all representatives of the fair sex will be delighted, both young and old. And if you want to surprise them, you can enclose small envelopes with coupons (money) or attach notes with wishes and congratulations.