Do-it-yourself Hanukkah Gift Basket

If you're seeking a great gift for a special someone this Hanukkah, why not try making your own gift basket? Gift baskets are widely popular, and there are many companies out there that offer beautiful gift baskets for all sorts of occasions, including Hanukkah. However, rather than spending a fortune on a basket made by someone else, why not do it yourself?

By making your own Hanukkah gift basket, you'll not only save money, you'll be presenting someone with a gift that you created with your own two hands. They'll certainly appreciate the personal thought and effort that went into your handmade gift basket!

The first thing you'll need for this project, of course, is a basket. It's important to get the right size basket. You'll need one that's large enough to hold everything, but not too large that it looks empty when filled. It's important that the basket looks full to the brim! After choosing the perfect basket, you'll need a filler like confetti or shredded paper. Try choosing basket filler in the traditional Hanukkah colors which are blue, white and silver.

Next, it's time to fill your basket! Try loading it with an assortment of kosher foods. You can go with a certain theme, like chocolate, cheese, or coffee. You can never go wrong with a good assortment, however. Try items like smoked salmon, cookies, crackers, gourmet tea, jams and jellies, dried fruit, and nuts.

If a food themed basket isn't your thing, then try filling the basket with items that you know the recipient will love. For a teen girl, how about a basket filled with luxurious bath products like shower gel, bubble bath, a loofah in blue, white or silver, and even Hanukkah colored nail polishes!

For a great children's basket, how about filling it with inexpensive items that kids love. Some ideas are: candy, coloring books and crayons, bubbles, dreidels, and small stuffed animals.

One cute idea is to make a Hanukkah gift basket for your pooch! Fill it with items like squeak toys embellished with the Star of David, a Hanukkah patterned doggie sweater, and lots of yummy treats. You can even bake your own dog biscuits and use a cookie cutter to make them in the shape of the Star of David!

Any good gift basket needs some finishing touches! Wrap the basket in clear cellophane, or go with blue for a little more color. Embellish the basket with bows and ribbons in traditional Hanukkah colors. With a little creative thought, you can put together the perfect gift basket that anyone would love to receive this Hanukkah!