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Holidays are a wonderful time to give gift baskets, and Halloween is no exception. Are you wondering how to make a Halloween gift basket that will impress every recipient on your list? We’ve put together a few ideas, tips, and tricks to help give you some creative inspiration.
Pick a theme
The first step to making a memorable Halloween gift basket is to pick a theme. There are so many different directions you can take for this holiday.
Do you want to go with a cute and whimsical feel, or maybe a scary, creepy, or ghoulish vibe? The key to picking a theme is to think about your recipient and what they would most appreciate and enjoy.
Keep in mind that Halloween is a great opportunity to have fun and do something a little different and unexpected.
Choose your gift items
The best part about making a gift basket is choosing all the special items to fill it.
Once you’ve selected a theme for your Halloween gift basket, the next step is choosing a variety of gift items that go along with that theme.
For a truly memorable gift basket, pick items that are unique and will leave a lasting impression. This could mean upgrading to gourmet vs. everyday food items. You could even curate locally made gifts or include those that have special meaning to you or your recipient.
Halloween gift basket ideas
Here are a few examples of themes and items you may want to consider when putting together Halloween gift baskets with some real wow factor.
A very gourmet Halloween
Everyone appreciates quality food items, and there are so many wonderful ways to include them in a gift basket. Nothing says Halloween quite like candy, but you can make it extra special by including some unique gourmet confections. Other suggestions include custom-decorated sugar cookies, sweet caramel apples, or festive popcorn balls. Find a local vendor who can create something one-of-a-kind to truly impress.
All the Fall beverages
Another food-related idea is a Halloween-themed fall beverage gift basket. Think small bottles of apple cider, fall-flavored tea, and gourmet coffee beans. To introduce some variety, add a fun Halloween mug or tumbler, coffee cup cozy, or cute coasters to pair with your selection of fall beverages.
Halloween movie night
Who wouldn’t love to receive a Halloween movie-themed gift basket to help celebrate this spooky holiday? Since horror movies aren’t for everyone, there are plenty of less-scary Halloween movies to pick from as well. We’d suggest classics like Hocus Pocus, Beetlejuice, or Ghostbusters for nostalgic appeal. In addition to a DVD or digital download, you can include Halloween movie snacks and a blanket or cozy socks to complete the movie night.
Not-so-spooky spa day
If traditional Halloween candy or movies aren’t your thing, maybe you’d prefer to spend the day relaxing and pampering instead. Leave the tricks out of this basket, but be sure to include plenty of treats. Stick to the theme by including an orange bath bomb, sugar scrub, cute sleep mask, and a scented candle. Here’s some more ideas for a spa-themed gift basket.
Fun extras
Have fun with your theme and add in a few extra items to kick it up a notch, making your Halloween gift basket even better. Whether you choose to fill your gift basket with small gift items like a cute pumpkin, decorative fall leaves, or creepy spiders, it can be the little extras that tie your theme together and make it memorable.
This collection is pictured in a 8 in x 8 in x 2½ in wooden gift basket crate by Carpenter Core.
Assemble your gift basket
Once you’ve chosen your theme and selected your gift items, all that is left to do to make a Halloween gift basket is the assembly.
You’ll need some additional materials such as a container to fit all your gift items in, some sort of filler, cellophane wrap, and ribbon or a bow. Something as simple as using orange and black crinkle paper for filler or a color-coordinated bow to finish off your basket can make a big impact. Are you looking for tips on how to arrange the items in your gift basket? Check out 4 Easy steps to arrange impressive gift baskets for all our best tips and tricks on creating an impressive presentation.
Conclusion
Pick a theme with some real wow factor. Choose your gifts. Add fun extras and assemble everything with an eye for making a lasting impression.
We hope these ideas provide the inspiration you need to make a Halloween gift basket that your recipients will talk about for years to come.
Do you have any more ideas for making a Halloween-themed gift basket?