| Who doesn't ooh and ahh over a gift basket? Baby | | | | And what about continuity, or symmetry? Equally as |
| showers and birthdays; your only limitation is your | | | | important. If your basket is six inches high on one |
| imagination. If you've never made one before, you | | | | end, you wouldn't want the other end to be two |
| might be wondering where to start. Follow the tips in | | | | inches high; it's lopsided and awkward. Arrange your |
| this article, and you'll make sure that your creativity | | | | basket as you would a floral arrangement. Nothing |
| hits a homerun every time. | | | | should protrude; nothing should cause pause. It should |
| Three things contribute to a top-notch gift basket; | | | | be harmonious, blended and congruent. It's the |
| color, symmetry and content. Each aspect will be | | | | hallmark of a well-crafted basket. If you want the |
| covered here. | | | | look, you have to know what to put inside - the |
| For color, make sure each component of your gift | | | | content. |
| basket is coordinated. Appearance is crucial; if your | | | | Let's face it: Lousy content equals a lousy gift no |
| basket falls flat on appearance, its contents don't | | | | matter how pretty it may be. Choose items carefully |
| much matter. That's why it's pivotal to pick a color | | | | to keep expenses at a minimum, but make sure they |
| and stick with it. Think about it: You have a grouping | | | | are complimentary. |
| of several shades of yellow and one blue piece. That | | | | And for more tips and ideas on making a gift basket, |
| blue piece will stick out, right? | | | | see my signature. |