Best Friend Birthday Gift Ideas

by Helen Hecker

If you are wondering about what to give that best friend for his or her birthday consider giving a beautiful personalized gift basket that you can easily make.  You can easily create a personalized gift  basket, since you no doubt have some idea what your friend's interests and hobbies are.

Drawing Up a List of Best Friend Birthday Gift Ideas

First draw up a list of your best friend's hobbies and interests  - list everything you can think of.  For a long list of ideas for both male and female see our other page  Cheap and Easy Gift Baskets To Make For A Gift                                

then come back here. 

You can easily tailor their interests to your gift basket theme.

Containers and Items to Use for Your Best Friend Birthday Gift Ideas

Decide on what container to use.  You can go with the traditional basket or pick a container that your best friend might be able to use. A long list of container examples are listed on another page 

 go to  Cheap and Easy Gift Baskets To Make For A Gift   

Then come back to here.                                   

Now decide on what items you're going to put in the basket.  Naturally they'll be items that fit into it nicely.

Gift ideas to consider:  small plant, disposable camera, a small book, inspirational book, bath and body products, spa pillows, bath pillows, spa supplies, facial and body scrubs, handmade soaps, fragrant soaps, shampoos, hand and foot lotion, fluffy towel, potholders, gift certificate for massage or spa visit, scented oils, scented massage oils, gift certificate to favorite store, gift certificate for restaurant, loofah, fragrant candle, matches to light candles, CD of nature sounds, favorite artist CD, DVD of newer release movie, how-to video or CD, garden trowel or other garden tools, garden gloves, work gloves, cold weather gloves, leather gloves,  garden picks, seeds, hand lotion, flower pot, flavored teas, green tea, specialty tea, herbal tea,  biscotti, tea infuser, small tools, gadgets,  stuffed animals, toys, playing cards, healthy snacks, travel-size games, small puzzles, fancy chocolates, boxed chocolates, chocolate bars, hot chocolate mix, specialty coffee mix, handwritten poem, perfume, cologne, watch, framed photo, t-shirt, baseball cap, collectible cards, tickets to events, small dolls, homemade cookies, homemade brownies, homemade jams, movie tickets, popcorn, caramel corn,  giant-size boxed candy, candy canes, suckers, lollipops, apple, pear, orange, persimmon, mango, papaya, chips, pretzels, nuts, plastic skulls, spiders, fake cob webs, magic shop items, coffee mug, gourmet pasta, gourmet olive oil, doggie biscuits,  cat treats, dog or cat collar, dog or cat toys, stationery supplies, cooking tools, cooking gadgets, measuring spoons,  receiving blanket, baby rattles, baby powder, baby shampoo, baby bath wash, hooded towels, pre-packaged food items, pancake mixes, brownie mixes, cookie mixes, wooden spoons, baby shower games, baby shower items , your best chocolate chip cookie recipe, Italian recipes, Mexican food recipes or other ethnic recipes,  birthday poems, corkscrews , computer-related items, mouse pad yarn, painting or artist supplies, golf balls, golf tees, golf knick knacks, tennis balls, tennis knick knacks, key chains, small calendars or desk calendars, barometer, outdoor thermometer, science gadgets, electronic gadgets, health-related items, auto-related items, cinnamon sticks

Assembling Your Best Friend Birthday Gift Ideas -Gift Basket

Assemble all your gift basket items, tools you need, etc.

First line your selected gift container.

Then stuff your selected filler into the gift basket to give sdded height to your items.

Place, layer and arrange your selected items on the filler in the gift container. Put the larger items in the back, the smaller items in front. Fill in the holes or prop up with more filler (shredded paper, Easter basket grass, wrapped chocolates, napkins or holiday napkins etc.) Also you can use 'picks' of artificial flowers to fill in space.  Place your cellophane or other  wrap under the gift basket.  Center the gift basket on the wrap.  Bring the cellophane or other wrap over the top of the gift basket and tie it with ribbon and or a beautiful bow! Use ribbon and bows to match your theme colors 

Tuck  a card in the ribbon and that's it!

Make sure to enclose the card.  Your best friend will be thrilled with a basket of personalized items that you've put together.  And you'll learn to make gift baskets for your friends and family as well.  There are other links on this site that will give you a lot more ideas.  For more detailed basket making instructions on this site go to:  Baskets To Make For A Gift

So that's all there is to it!  You now know how to take your best friend birthday gift ideas  from inspiration to beautiful personalized gift basket!  Happy gift basket making!

"If I had a single flower for every time I think about you, I could walk forever in my garden."  ...Claudia Ghandi

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