Create Custom Gift Baskets for Friends and Family

06/19/2013 You always want your gifts to make a lasting impression, and creating a custom gift basket for family or friends is a great way to personalise a gift and impress the recipient. When shopping around for gift hampers look for websites that allow you to customise your own hamper. This way you can include items you know the recipient will love and that match their tastes and personality.

Whether you’re shopping for a holiday, like Valentines or Christmas, or just putting together a basket to let someone know you’re thinking of them, customisation can take a basket to the next level. If you live in a different country than the recipient you can customise a basket with lots of local flavour. Sending gifts from England to the United States lets you give your friends a taste of your culture that is fun and memorable, especially if they’ll never have the chance to visit.
The Differences between Pre-Made and Custom Hampers
Browse around different sites and you’ll notice a wide array of premade gift hampers. You may be wondering why you shouldn’t just order a premade gift hamper since it’s already packaged and prepared for shipping. While sending a gift hamper that’s premade is perfectly acceptable and will be appreciated, taking the time to customise your own basket lets you pick out items perfect for your friends or family.
Many premade baskets utilise much of the same items. There may be a few food items mixed in with some decorative items. If you don’t have the time to spend picking out each item for a basket, consider seeing if it’s possible to swap out a few items from a premade basket. Most companies are happy to oblige, and this helps save you time while still allowing you to include a few custom items.
Types of Custom Baskets
If you live in the United States and want to send gifts to Europe that showcase life in the US, consider filling the basket with lots of local foods, music from American artists, and any speciality items you know aren’t available overseas. Items like cookies, breads, chocolates, and fruits are all good items to include.
If you’re sending the basket for a particular holiday or celebration, include the recipient’s favourite flowers, a book you know they want to read, and if possible a special brand of wine or champagne. The gift company you order from will know whether or not something can be included in a basket when shipping international gifts, so just speak with a customer service rep if you’re unsure about what to include. A customised gift basket is one present that your friends or family will enjoy days after they open it.

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