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Looking for a way to express your creativity and thoughtfulness in your gift-giving? Check out these lovely DIY Christmas gift basket ideas that are perfect for everyone on your list including women, men, kids, teens, pet lovers, and more!
The best thing about gift baskets is that they are such a versatile gift idea! You can create gift baskets on virtually any budget for the perfect Christmas present.
Gift baskets are also on my list of favorite crafts to make and sell!
How to create the perfect Christmas gift basket
Follow these simple steps to create an easy-peasy themed gift basket!
- Decide on a theme-keep scrolling for tons of fun ideas
- Choose a container-see below for some creative alternatives to baskets
- Fill the container with goodies-shop the grocery store, dollar store, Amazon, Etsy, clearance section, and even your own home
- Apply the finishing touches-ribbon, filler, a special note or gift tag
*Tip: be sure to include a variety of small gifts in your Christmas gift basket. For example: something edible, something readable, something wearable, something consumable, and something adorable.
If you want to be really crafty, your gift basket doesn’t even need to include an actual basket!
Ideas of containers to use instead of a basket
- Slippers (for men or women)
- Garden hose (wound into the shape of a bowl)
- Bucket
- Metal farmhouse bucket
- Watering can
- Dog bowl
- Mason jar
- Cookie jar
- Apothecary jar
- Popcorn tub
- Lunchbox
- Cooler
- Baby bathtub
- Art/craft caddy
- Tacklebox
- Wooden crate
- Colander
- Bundt cake pan
Themed gift basket ideas
- Sports-baseball lover, football lover, golfer
- Gardening
- Music
- Gaming
- Booklover
- Artist
- Movie night
- Food
- Spa
- Favorite color
- Fishing
- Outdoor enthusiast
- Fitness fanatic
Christmas Gift Basket Ideas For Men
These are a few of his favorite things…
Copy this: grab a comfy pair of men’s slippers and fill with an assortment of snacks, manly lip balm, and hand warmers. Tie a simple bow to hold everything together.
Christmas Gift Basket Ideas For Women
Beautiful themed gift baskets she’ll love
Copy this: Using a bundt pan as a container, fill it with a cake mix (store-bought or homemade), measuring cups, dish towels, pot holders, a whisk, and a spatula.
Christmas Gift Basket Ideas For Babies
Cute and cuddly gift ideas for babies and toddlers
Copy this: Get your hands on an old-fashioned wooden barrel planter, and fill it with hooded bath towels, bath toys, baby washcloths, baby soap, and blue bath bombs to look like bubbles.
Christmas Gift Basket Ideas For Kids
Unique ideas for fun gifts
Copy this: fill a painted metal pail with white glue, tiny foam balls, baking soda, contact solution (yes, you read that right), food coloring, and glitter if desired.
Christmas Gift Basket Ideas For Teens
Fun gift ideas any teen would love to receive!
Copy this: fill a wire basket with adult coloring books, colored pencils, earbuds, bangles, nail polish, and candy for a teen girl. Fill with comic books (or boy magazine), mints, candy, earbuds, lip balm, winter hat for a teen boy.
Christmas Gift Basket Ideas For Families
Popular gift baskets perfect for sharing!
Copy this: fill a decorative tub (or reusable popcorn tub) with bags of popcorn, movie theater candy, gift cards for streaming service (or movie tickets), and a cozy blanket for movies at home.
Christmas Gift Basket Ideas For Coworkers
Quality, inexpensive gift ideas for everyone in the office
Copy this: fill a metal file holder with assorted office supplies such as sticky notes, sharpie pens, dry erase markers, white-out, staples, and tacks.
Christmas Gift Basket Ideas For Pet Lovers
Dog and cat-themed gift baskets for furry friends
Copy this: fill a cat bed with cat treats, a lint roller, cat toys, kitty litter, and more cat toys. Secure it with cellophane and a pretty bow.
Christmas Gift Basket Ideas For Travelers
Fabulous gift ideas for frequent flyers or staycation enthusiasts
Copy this:fill acamping basketwith wet wipes, disposable cups and plates,firestarter, snacks, and anational park guide.
Christmas Gift Basket Ideas For Foodies
Didn’t ya know, the way to the heart is through the belly?
Copy this: fill a wire bin with bottles of wine, wine glasses, cheese, crackers, a fancy corkscrew, and a wine-pairing guide.
I hope these DIY gift basket ideas have inspired you to create a one-of-a-kind gift for that special someone on your list!
Read also: 60 Cheap And Easy DIY Christmas Gifts
