Do it Yourself Gift Basket Ideas for Any and All Occasions (2024)

65.5K Shares

Gift Baskets are always SO fun to receive – but do you struggle with how to put together the perfect personalized bundle for somebody else? I created an easy and sweet DIY gift basket for a baker or anyone who loves kitchen goodies! (So, basically, for anyone.) Using a batter bowl and some inexpensive colorful kitchen items it was so easy and the presentation is darling! Come see how to do it yourself and recreate it in minutes. While you’re here – check out all of the other ideas I found for Gift Baskets as Thank You, Christmas and Neighbor Gifts, Get Well, Birthday Gift baskets, New Homeowner and Housewarming gifts, Manly gift bundles and more! Any one of these would make MY day:

Do it Yourself Gift Basket Ideas for Any and All Occasions (1)

Do it Yourself Gift Basket Ideas for Any and All Occasions

(This post contains affiliate links. See our full disclosure here.)

This idea is PERFECT for anybody and any occasion. Even people who don’t know how to cook or bake seem to LOVE kitchen goodies! Amiright? Pretty sure I am. This would work as a Thank You gift, Housewarming, Birthday, Christmas present or whatever!

Do it Yourself Gift Basket Ideas for Any and All Occasions (2)

Think of the batter bowl as your gift basket. Line it with one or more cute, inexpensive kitchen towels and then fill it with little cooking,baking and miscellaneous fun items. The more colorful the better! Throw in things like baking spoons and spatulas, a cookie dough scoop, cheese graters and zesters, pretty colored and patterned paper straws, a sandwich crust cutter, sky’s the limit! Well, actually what all you can fit in the batter bowl is the limit. Cuz: Physics. If you have a favorite family recipe – print it and include a copy or write it on a recipe card to be extra thoughtful. Wrap a bow around it and you are golden!

Check out all of the other fun ideas I found for you to copy to create the PERFECT gift basket for any occasion! There’s bound to be an idea or two here that would be perfect for that hard to shop for family member or friend on your gift list.

Just click on the source link below the image to take you to the full tutorial for any of these awesome ideas!

Do it Yourself Gift Basket Ideas for Any and All Occasions (3)

Grab a cute little plastic laundry basketand fill it with goodies for the perfect Baby Shower Gift Basket! Full Baby Shower Laundry Gift Basket tutorial viaThe Inspired Hive

Do it Yourself Gift Basket Ideas for Any and All Occasions (4)

Fill a cute basket or pretty crate with handles with a variety of K-Cups, mugs and treatsfor the Keurig Coffee lover in your life! Make sure you include her darling printable too – grab it whenyou are checking out the tutorial! | Happy Go Lucky

Do it Yourself Gift Basket Ideas for Any and All Occasions (5)

I just LOVE this for the friend or family member with the green thumb! Create a basket from GARDEN HOSES! Fill it with fun gardening items like gardening gloves, sprayer nozzles, gardening tools and seed packets like this cute herb set. Even throw in a live plant if you want! Photo via Pinterest

Here’s a tutorial I found to make the BASKET from garden hoses:

Do it Yourself Gift Basket Ideas for Any and All Occasions (6)

Step-by-step TUTORIAL – How to: Make a Basket from a Garden Hose via Wiki How

Do it Yourself Gift Basket Ideas for Any and All Occasions (7)

Use a cute plastic tackle box as the gift basket and fill it assorted fun washi tape, glitter glue pens, craft sticks and other fun craft supplies for your artistic little ones and friends! | Such a fun idea viaMama Papa Bubba

Do it Yourself Gift Basket Ideas for Any and All Occasions (8)

Looking for the perfect Get Well gift or something to make a friend smile who is going through a hard time? Who wouldn’t be cheered up with this darling Gift Basket full of SUNSHINE!? Includes FREE Printable Gift Tags | Melly Moments Blog

Do it Yourself Gift Basket Ideas for Any and All Occasions (9)

For the Hello Kitty obsessed little (or big) one! Make double/triple sure this darling Hello Kitty Thermos makes it in your bundle! And if it’s for a grown up – you have GOT to get them this Hello Kitty COFFEE MAKER!(I just added that to my Christmas wish list aka Amazon Shopping Cart. Not even kidding.) | Merchant Circle

Do it Yourself Gift Basket Ideas for Any and All Occasions (10)

Cute and HANDY New Homeowner Housewarming Gift idea full of helpful items they will actually use! Fill their pail(ones like THIS) with nails, screws, extension cords, surge protectors, light plug outlet timers and whatever else you think they’ll need! | Such a thoughtful idea viaJust Make Stuff

Do it Yourself Gift Basket Ideas for Any and All Occasions (11)

Create a fun and summery spa gift basket ANY time of year by filling a pretty bucket with flip flops,loofahs, pumice stonesand other pampering pretties! | Pleasant Surprises

Do it Yourself Gift Basket Ideas for Any and All Occasions (12)

Use a pretty stainless steel Colander or Strainer as the basket and pack it full of stylish pot holders and pretty food and kitchen items like a nice salt and pepper grinder. Perfect idea for your friends who love to cook! | Great idea viaWorld Market

Do it Yourself Gift Basket Ideas for Any and All Occasions (13)

Tons of FUN ideas for Gifts In aGalvanized Tub – ***You can get the tubs in lots of size choices HERE*** including Free Printable Tags and Labels | The DIY Mommy

Do it Yourself Gift Basket Ideas for Any and All Occasions (14)

Grab some of these snuggly slippers and fill them with goodies for a pampering gift bundle anyone would love to receive! Perfect Pedicure Gift Basket Idea and PRINTABLE gift tag! | Laura’s Crafty Life

Do it Yourself Gift Basket Ideas for Any and All Occasions (15)

Use a pretty Crock Pot as the gift basket and fill it with goodies! Isn’t this Bella Diamonds Collection Slow Cooker gorgeous? Love this Gift Idea for the Foodies on your list! | Tonya Staab

Do it Yourself Gift Basket Ideas for Any and All Occasions (16)

Love this idea to string yarn through the colander holes to make them look like snowflakes! And how much do you love that they make this colander in turquoise? Add some pretty kitchen tea towels, tie on a wooden spoon with a bow and you’ve got a Worry-Free Weeknight Dinner Gift Basket! Idea and photo viaBHG

Do it Yourself Gift Basket Ideas for Any and All Occasions (17)

Grab a cuteplastic caddy as your giftbasket and fill it with colored pencils, assorted pretty colored markers, fun assorted edger scissors, a watercolor paint set, pom poms, various doohickies and other fun art supplies! | Time 2 Save Workshops

Do it Yourself Gift Basket Ideas for Any and All Occasions (18)

Perfect for the Grillmaster! Make sure to include this 8 at a timeburger press and THESEGrilling Accessories and put together The Ultimate Father’s Day {or ANYTIME} Grill Gift Basket | A Girl in Paradise

Do it Yourself Gift Basket Ideas for Any and All Occasions

Do it Yourself Gift Basket Ideas for Any and All Occasions (19)

Fun Gingerbread Pancakes and Mimosas Holiday Breakfast Gift Basket Idea | Curly Q. Paper

Do it Yourself Gift Basket Ideas for Any and All Occasions (20)

Learn How to Make the Perfect Coffee Lover’s Gift Basket | The Tom Kat Studio

Do it Yourself Gift Basket Ideas for Any and All Occasions (21)

Pack a basket (I’d use a cute little pet bed like THIS as the basket) full of Dog Chews, cute squeaky pet toys and yummy training treats – anddon’t forget the pet shampoo, deshedding brushanddental chews! Perfect gift basket idea for new Pet Owner/Parents! | Design it Yourself Gift Baskets

Do it Yourself Gift Basket Ideas for Any and All Occasions (22)

What a fun idea! Use a soft cooler or lunch tote as the basket and fill it with Marshmallow Roasting Sticks and S’mores Supplies – perfect for anyone and any occasion. Because: S’mores! End of the year Teacher Gift Idea | Driven by Decor

Do it Yourself Gift Basket Ideas for Any and All Occasions (23)

LOVE the balloon! Easy and so thoughtful – Happy Birthday in a Box idea for when you can’t be there in person! Make sure to include an AMAZON GIFT CARD! | Idea viaA Bubbly Life

Actually, make sure you include an Amazon gift card with any of these fun gift baskets. You can pretty much buy anything you want with it so you know they’ll love it!

Isn’t it SO FUN to give someone something that makes them feel special? I sure think so. Happy smile making, friends!

Make sure to PIN THIS IMAGE to keep coming back for more GIFT BASKET IDEAS when someone’s Birthday pops up or your friends move into a new house or just to be super nice and make someone’s day!

Do it Yourself Gift Basket Ideas for Any and All Occasions (24)

Want to go back to the beginning and PIN one you passed by the first time? Easy, peasy! CLICK HERE or on the IMAGE ABOVE and it will take you right on back to the start!

Since you’re in the gift giving mood – check out all of these AWESOME handmade gift ideas! There’s something for everyone on your list and to fit any budget! CLICK HERE or on the IMAGE BELOW to gather some clever and fun DIY GIFT ideas:

(Visited 1 times, 8,116 visits today)

Related

65.5K Shares

Do it Yourself Gift Basket Ideas for Any and All Occasions (2024)

FAQs

How do I make my gift basket stand out? ›

For example, a winter-themed basket could include cozy blankets, hot cocoa mix, and scented candles.
  1. A personalized candle is a perfect addition to a wellness basket.
  2. Add a handwritten note to your greeting cards for a more personal touch.
  3. Add a personalized gift tag to really make your basket items stand out.
Sep 12, 2023

What can I use instead of a basket for a gift basket? ›

Pails, tubs, and basins work well for themes such as barbecue, fishing, sports, or for a housewarming gift basket. These containers are rugged and the larger sizes can hold several cans or bottles of beer, soda, or other beverages.

How many items should be in a gift basket? ›

We recommend you include 4-5 items in a small gift basket. For a medium-sized REALTOR® gift basket, choose 7-8 items. Finally, we suggest you pick 10 or more products for a large basket.

How do you make gift baskets look expensive? ›

A few things I can think of that you can do on the cheap that make your basket seem luxe:
  1. Small Basket - if you use a smaller basket, it's going to look like it is overflowing with just a few items in it. ...
  2. Filler - you need a lot of filler (e.g. shredded or crumpled paper) to get the items in the basket to sit up high.
Dec 6, 2022

What makes a good gift basket? ›

Follow these simple guidelines for the best gift basket:
  • Pick a theme. ...
  • Start with a good container. ...
  • Stick to coordinating colors, when possible. ...
  • Include some edibles. ...
  • Go for the fancy(ish) candle. ...
  • Buy in bulk. ...
  • When in doubt, add some booze. ...
  • Don't monogram anything, ever.
Dec 1, 2017

What small things can you put in a basket? ›

Beads, necklaces and bracelets look fantastic in baskets and work well alongside other baskets of accessories or cosmetics on a bedroom console. If you enjoy collecting natural objects like shells and seed pods, a small basket is an attractive way to protect and display them.

What is the rule of 7 gifts? ›

It's where you stick to a budget and buy your loved one (or yourself – no judgement here) a set number of gifts. Each present falls into a different category, and by the 24th; you'll have 7 gifts for them to unwrap. We've taken this concept and adapted it slightly to fit all your jewellery gifting needs.

Does a gift basket have to have a theme? ›

Every good gift basket needs a purpose. It can revolve around a specific holiday or special occasion, but a “just because” theme works, too.

What is a basket full of gifts called? ›

If we asked you what a hamper was, you'd probably say something along the lines of "a large woven or wicker basket filled with an assortment of goodies" and you'd be right, kinda. In reality, a hamper is simply “a collection of food and drink items, usually presented as gifts and sometimes include a hamper basket”.

Can you make a gift to yourself? ›

It's time to treat yourself. There comes a time in life when we all think to ourselves, "I deserve a little treat." That gift for yourself could be anything — a new Nespresso machine, a new pair of joggers, or maybe even a new vitamin C serum.

How do you make a wellness basket? ›

To make the basket, layer filler paper or even towels at the bottom, add your stay well items as well as a few fun extras, add a tag (printable below), and you're good to go! It's so simple, but super useful!

How do you make a pamper gift basket? ›

Choose spa products: Consider items such as bath bombs, bath salts, body scrubs, bath towels, face masks, body lotions, aromatherapy soy candles , and essential oils. Add extras: To make the basket more special, consider adding items such as a loofah, slippers, a shower cap, a bath pillow, and a bathrobe.

Top Articles
Latest Posts
Article information

Author: Lidia Grady

Last Updated:

Views: 5888

Rating: 4.4 / 5 (45 voted)

Reviews: 84% of readers found this page helpful

Author information

Name: Lidia Grady

Birthday: 1992-01-22

Address: Suite 493 356 Dale Fall, New Wanda, RI 52485

Phone: +29914464387516

Job: Customer Engineer

Hobby: Cryptography, Writing, Dowsing, Stand-up comedy, Calligraphy, Web surfing, Ghost hunting

Introduction: My name is Lidia Grady, I am a thankful, fine, glamorous, lucky, lively, pleasant, shiny person who loves writing and wants to share my knowledge and understanding with you.