Homemade Bridal Shower Gift Ideas

Homemade gift baskets are fast gaining popularity due to its easy-making process, and no longer require shelling out money. A homemade bridal shower gift is fun to make and can be customized as per the wedding theme. The limit is endless if you decide to present gift basket container. The main advantage of this basket is that you can personalize it as per your choice. There are certain processes to follow before making one. Here are few of them.

Selecting Empty Baskets
The availability and size of empty baskets differ from shape, size and material used in making. Wicker, rattan, wire and chrome can be used. These baskets are with stationary handle, free-swinging handles, handles at either end and no handles.

Inexpensive baskets are easily available at any departmental stores at the most a dollar per piece. The other source to shop for baskets is flea markets, yard sales, thrift shops, Good Will, Salvation Army Stores, and eBay.

Few tips while selecting empty wicker basket:

Go for one with sturdy bottom if you plan to put heavy items.
For breakable item such as a bottle of wine, a stationary handle is better option. You can tie the neck of the bottle to the handle with twine or ribbon.
Rinse the basket in hot soapy water and air dry to freshen it.
Use nontoxic, odorless spray paint and dry it in an open air for several days if you paint a basket.

A picnic basket container for a bridal shower is a better option. You can add a terry towel or a fabric tablecloth in the bottom. This will make easy to place all gift items as you want. An overflowing basket with gift items looks better than a half or sparsely filled basket.

How to Make Gift Baskets
Plan your needs before the gift basket assembly process. Simply use your own ideas and creativity with few items that are easily available in stores. Start by laying out all the necessary elements. Fill the container with enough colorful paper or foam in the bottom so as to make your basket appear as filled and your gifts visible. When the filling process is done, arrange the gifts in the container. Attach ribbon of raffia to the items in container with handle.

These are the few suggestions you can make your basket with:

Baking Gift Basket
Baking gift basket is a wonderful and useful gift for those who enjoy baking. These items come in different shape and size, thus making it easier for you to select as per your budget.
Fruit Gift Basket
This is the easiest gift to make, as fruits are easily available. You can use a wicker basket or wooden crate as a gift container to fill it with fresh fruit, nuts, cheese, cookies, and candy.
Kitchen Gift Basket
This basket is appreciated by those who love cooking. It is easier to make this gift if you know the food habits of the receiver. You can include edible oils, recipe books, flour paste, spices, pickles and different sausages.
Luxury Spa and Wine Basket
Give the bride an ultimate spa experience overflowing with perfumed bubbles, scented lotion, soap and bathing accessories along with a few wine glasses accompanied with a bottle of delicious wine and some gourmet cookies.
Wedding Picture Frames Basket
Get a nice shadow box with paint or colors of your choice. Include small wedding related things such as dry flowers, fabric, confetti, photos of bride and groom, etc. and place them in a creative fashion. This can be preserved by the bride for a longer period.
Wedding Memories Gift Basket
This basket can help the bride to remember her special days of life. Place a nice golden or metallic photo frames to display couple’s picture, a scroll holder with a wedding cake candle. Include a good wine/champagne bottle to enjoy their candle-light dinner.

These are the few options you can choose from. You may also go as per your taste, ideas and creativity in making a basket worth memorable.