Gift basket ideas to make yourself aren't hard to come by! You just need an original basket and a little inspiration! If you have a new baby on the way, or maybe a baby's first birthday party and you would like directions on how to make unique gift baskets, you're in the right place! Even if you don't live by the beach, a bitty beach baby pail will come in handy at the sandbox and is one of our wonderful gift basket ideas to make yourself!
Bitty Beach Baby Pail
This idea is creative, unique and inexpensive! Talk about cheap baby gift baskets, take a look at this supply list!
- Plastic bucket or pail (buy at the dollar store!)
- Plastic shovels & sand tools in coordinating colors (buy at the dollar store)
- Sand sifters (for finding treasure!)
- Bag of sea shells (buy at the dollar store)
- Baby sun glasses
- Waterproof baby sunscreen
- Infant sun hat, coordinate the colors with the pail and sand tools
- Newspaper / tissue paper
These customized unique gift baskets are both adorable and thoughtful. Most new parents receive gifts for the new baby that will be obsolete in a few months, this gift will last for three or four years. My five year old still plays with his sand toys in our sand box! Give this idea a try, you'll be glad you did!
Cheap Tips!
- Purchase cellophane and ribbon at a time of the year when it goes on clearance, such as the after holiday sales (Christmas, Valentine's Day, Easter, etc.) Just buy solid color cellophane and ribbon so it can be used for many occasions!
- If you know you have a new baby coming in the future, plan ahead! Look for the above items at year end and buy them on clearance. Place your purchases in a large storage container in your attic, garage or basement. When the occasion arrives, you'll be ready AND you will have purchased your items at a discount! Ta da!
