It is fun to receive a sweets basket. So naturally, somebody else would feel excited to receive it too. Building your very first sweets or candy basket is not going to be that complicated. As long as you know how to start and what you should add to your basket, then you are off to the right start. It is now easy to buy confectionery. So all you need is to learn how to build your DIY candy basket. So here’s how to get started.
Be Creative
Yes, it’s a sweets basket, but you don’t need a standard basket to make a gift basket. Yes, you read it right. In place of a standard basket, you can also use bowls, colanders, even pans, and skillets. This would of course depend on the theme of the occasion. You will never run out of options when it comes to containers. Just think outside the box and be creative.
Look Out For Discounts
If you want your gift basket to have a certain theme, then plan ahead and keep an eye out for huge sales and discounts. There are plenty of discount stores online that you can visit. Find out what they have on sale. You can also find clearance sites on the internet that sell items at a very affordable price.
Building The Base
Now that you have ordered your supplies for the gift basket, it’s time to plan on how to arrange them. When putting together a gift basket, it’s best that you keep the items at an angle instead of flat. How the items are arranged will greatly affect the overall look of your gift basket. You can make it as fun and creative as possible.
For example, if your container is too shallow, then you can use fillers like bubble wrap, tissue paper, or old newspaper. You can also use boxes to elevate the items even if the container itself is pretty deep. Find ways to build a steady base before you place your sweets.
Fill It Up!
To make a gift basket that looks eye-appealing, use items of different sizes, shapes, and colors. Make it as attractive and colorful as possible by adding a few extra things. Your goal is to have as little empty space as possible. Make sure everything is visible by placing the shorter objects up front and the taller ones in the back.
Now that you have the basics of building a gift basket, you can use this guide to create more exciting and fun ideas in the future. Always make sure that you plan ahead. It’s not easy to procure all the things that you will use to fill the basket. So ensure that you have everything ready before you start building.
