Themed gift baskets are my absolute favorite thing to give and receive! They allow you to be creative and have tons of fun while picking things out. They also make such a great impression on the person receiving the gift! The whole purpose of gift giving is to show appreciation, so what better way to show someone how special the are to you than by carefully collecting items for them that will bring them a sense of joy and happiness upon receiving!
Finding the perfect gift for someone can seem like a daunting task but it doesn’t need to be! Whenever I’m looking to give someone a gift with a bit of a “wow-factor” I find that themed gifts are an easy solution. Even if you don’t know someone very well, you can surely think of at least one thing they like or enjoy. Maybe its something as simple as noticing they drink coffee in the morning! Regardless of the theme, a creative gift with items that you took the time to hand select yourself will make them feel special and appreciated.
Here are a few tips and tricks to get you off on the right foot for curating the perfect themed gift basket that your recipient is sure to love! I've compiled the ULTIMATE list of tons of themes and ideas along with pictures and Pinterest source links to help you out. Scroll & be inspired!
First things first, there is a single universal component to incorporate in all gift baskets, regardless of the theme. The basket itself! This is where I really like to get creative and use unconventional items to encase whatever assortment of gifts I’ve collected for my recipient. I like to find things that people can actually use after they open the gift as opposed to just throwing things into a gift bag that may very well end up in the trash. Here are a few fun examples of things that you can use to hold all of your items together:
▪ Wire or Wicker Basket
▪ Plastic Bucket
▪ Mixing Bowl
▪ Pot or Planter
▪ Large Clear Glass Jar
▪ Wooden Crate
▪ Decorative Storage Container
Pro tip: If you purchase a set of decorative storage containers, you can use one for your gift recipient and keep on for your own home decor purposes! Now for the fun part! I’ve compiled a list of themes along with coordinating items that will not only fit in a basket, but impress your recipient. Let’s dive in together!
Hostess or Housewarming Gift Basket
• Wine
• Dish towels rolled with a ribbon
• Pickled foods like gourmet
• Luxury soap or lotion
• Candle
• Chocolates or macaroons
• Book
• Notepad and pen
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Chef Gift Basket
• Strainer
• Spoon, spatula, whisk
• Oven mitt
• Gourmet pasta
• Jar of sauce
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Baker Gift Basket
• Mixing bowl
• Cookie cutters
• Sprinkles
• Spoon, spatula, whisk
• Frosting
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Spa Gift Basket
• Individual face mask
• Candle
• Lotion
• Nail polish
• Bath salt, bubble bath, body oil
• Slippers
Green Thumb Gift Basket
• Pot or planter
• Plant seed packages
• Succulent
• Gardening tools
• Gloves
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Baby Shower Gift Basket
• Onesies
• Receiving blanket
• Pacifier
• Bottle
• Socks
• Small toy
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Coffee or Tea Gift Basket
• Mug
• Sugar packets
• Biscotti
• Coffee or tea packets
• Creamer or honey
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Teacher Gift Basket
• Small teacher sign
• Handful of large erasers
• Dry erase pens
• Succulent
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21st Birthday Basket
• Bottle of alcohol
• Bottle opener
• Red solo cups
• Beer pong/ping pong balls
• Ice cube molds
• Tylenol/Advil
Hopefully after reading through all of those fun gift ideas your creative juices are flowing! Next up, I've compiled a list of more specific and unique themes that you could use to play around with and curate your own masterpieces!
Let's check them out!
Unique Themes
• Box of Sunshine (Anything and everything yellow)
• You’re So Sweet (Candies, craft sodas, other sweet treat items)
• A Little Something Out Of The Blue (Anything and everything blue)
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Food Themes:
• Nacho Basket
• Ice Cream Sundae Basket
• Pancake/Waffle Basket
• Pasta Basket
• Cookie/Cupcake Decorating Basket
• Homemade Pizza Basket
• BBQ Basket
• Crockpot/Slow Cooker Basket (Use a crockpot as the container!)
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Themes for Kids:
• Cat/Dog Themed Basket
• Pink/Blue/Rainbow Themed Basket
• Game Night Basket
• Movie Night Basket
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Themes for Men:
• DIY Carwash Basket
• Toolbox Basket
• Survival Kit Basket
• Beer Basket
• Inappropriate Gag-Gift Basket
• Sports Theme Basket
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Phew! That was a lot! One last thing before you’re on your way!
If you still need more inspiration, head over to my Themed Gift Basket Pinterest Board for a couple hundred more ideas that are guaranteed to help you find the perfect theme for your gift basket! Click here to check them out! You can also click here to follow me on Pinterest! Remember to have fun collecting everything and be sure to keep your recipient's taste in the forefront of your mind! Happy shopping!