A housewarming gift basket.

I put together a housewarming basket for some friends. I love grouping things together to create a themed gift, and last night we went to their new place.

We were picking up a pizza to take with us, so that started my inspiration. I got a pizza cutter, some new pot holders and an oven mit, a nice big pillar candle along with a match-light, some cold beer, and, a nice soft blanket throw for their sofa. Last but not least, I scooped the last of the homemade coconut ice cream into a cute to-go container for a late night snack for our friends.
It took me no time at all to assemble the items. I bought the throw and oven mitts, (gotta love Target!) but I had all the other items at home already, so it was really pretty easy.

I always use my plastic grocery sacks as filler to plump things up...
and then cover them with some shred.
Adding coordinating ribbons to items adds a nice touch...
and a sweet tag I whipped up on my computer pulls it all together....
It looked great, traveled well, and, it went great with the five meat pizza.

Comments

[Susan Marth]

Too cute Tracey! Thanks for all the inspiration you give us.

[Teena]

Tracey, what a great gift and presentation! I always am inspired by your talents and love seeing what your latest creations are. Thank you for taking the time to share!

[Carter]

Don't waste your time filling the gift baskets with paper! put more presents in it!

[Lori]

What does the tag say?

[Tracey Buxton]

The tag reads, a little something to warm your house and home.

Sent from my iPhone

[Hilary]

What cute baskets! I have actually been looking for really cute gift baskets in toronto. I just think they are the perfect gifts!!!

[Lance]

Really great idea. I hope you dont mind but i want to give out some gift baskets in toronto to some friends, and i would like to copy your idea. Thanks a ton for sharing this!