One of my favorite parts of the holidays is surprising people with fun gifts. There are so many people in my life I appreciate and never get a chance to tell them how much they mean to my family. We try to play “Ding Dong Ditch” around Christmas. Instead of ringing the doorbell and running, because I would not be fast enough to get away, we wait until friends are not home, then leave an anonymous package on the porch. This year, now that my son is a senior, I wanted to thank one of his teachers who has gone above and beyond to help him over the years. He was diagnosed with dsygraphia several years ago and has challenges in his school life. This teacher, who is also a trained psychologist dealing with these types of cases, helped us develop a learning plan for his high school career, spent a year working with us on treatment, and has continued to give us suggestions and work with us each year. Knowing how much she loves to bake, I decided to make a Christmas gift basket for her, using products from World Market.
Here’s my idea for an easy Christmas Gift Basket DIY. This basket was so easy to make. I started with a ceramic bowl, added a coffee cup, then filled it with products for her to treat herself; coffee, tea, hot cocoa mixes, scones mix, chocolates, cookies and hot cocoa stirrers. I added some shredded paper to the bottom of the bowl and into the cup, arranged the products into the bowl, and boom, an instant treat set. I’ve included the products below if you want to make it yourself.
- Red Striped TerraCotta Mixing Bowl
- Holiday Peppermint Chocolate Scone Mix
- White Chocolate Peppermint Hot Cocoa Stirrer Gift Sets
- Holiday Blend Coffee
- Walker’s Traditional Shortbread Cookies
- Ghirardelli Peppermint Bark & Dark Chocolate Bar
- Hot Cocoa Christmas Gift Tags
- Republic of Tea Red Velvet Chocolate Tea
- White Embossed Coffee Mug
- Snowflake Measuring Spoons
What are your favorite gift ideas or ideas for Holiday gift baskets?
I am a World Market ambassador and have received gift cards for my participation. However, my love of World Market and their products is my own.
I’d love a basket like this. Everything in it looks yummy!
I love putting together baskets for the holiday season! They are so much fun to do and so fun to see the person’s face light up with all the goodies!
I love gift basket and I never ever get them. I think I need to point my family and friends to this post and give them some hints.
Gift baskets are great. You can customize them for whoever you’re giving them to which is always fun.
I love gifts in baskets, I have made them since I was a teen. There is just something special about receiving a basket overflowing with goodies.
We love making holiday gift baskets like this! We usually include handmade cards and homemade treats. Yum! Thanks for the great gift basket idea!
This gift basket is great! I used to love making gift baskets for Christmas gifts.
I’ve always loved personalized gifts because they are special to the individual. I also find that others appreciate receiving these gifts more than other ones.
What a great idea for a gift. I know most people would love this. I think I might be stealing this idea.
This is a great idea. I love the idea of pairing chocolate and cheese and wine and maybe another luxury item. Personalization is always a nice touch as well.
I love this idea! Gift baskets are always appreciated, and they’re so easy to put together yourself. I like making them rather than buying them, that way I can personalize them.
I love putting together gifts baskets. This one is full of great goodies!
I love receiving baskets. But I never thought to put one together and offer it. Clever girls
Such a thoughtful gift! We got a homemade basket from friends last year and it was our favorite gift. 🙂
I love putting together gift baskets. A few years ago hubs and I decided we were going to stop buying our parents (there are 4 of them) all these gifts. He has a mom, dad and step mom. I only have a mom. And trying to buy nice gifts for all 4 of them started to be a bank breaking nightmare. So, we got kiddo involved and started making food items and crafts like mugs that they would actually use and enjoy instead of a bunch of stuff that was going to get packed away eventually.
Homemade gift baskets are the best! They have full sizes and you made some great choices!
I would love to receive one of these. 🙂 Sounds like it’s easy and a lot of fun to make.
What a fun basket! We make goodies for many of our friends/family. They are fun and always a big hit.
I love gift baskets. When I gift give I try and go with a theme. A few years ago I did a family night gift basket with DVD’s, games, & yummy food. It was the best!
This is great – we could all use a nice basket to place some goodies for the holiday.
I love being able to make gift baskets for the holidays. Personalizing with special items is the best
That is one gift basket I wouldn’t mind receiving! That Lindt chocolate looks especially good 😛
I would LOVE to get a gift basket like this. I would be happy to give one to friends, teachers, relatives too. I would just ask that they share! ha!
Candy baskets are one of my favorite things to receive on Christmas. This one would totally make my day if I received it under the tree!
I love that gift basket! I’m doing up one for my girlfriend this year and I’m so excited to get it started! This is great!
Cute idea! I like to make “movie” gift baskets the best, complete with DVD’s and popcorn LOL
What a great idea. I am loving your basket. I think anyone would appreciate this.
This basket sounds amazing! I love giving baskets to friends during the holidays.
Super cute gift basket idea, love the candy cane bowl as the basket! NEAT!
This is such an awesome gift basket idea! Thanks for sharing this.
Now THAT is a wonderful gift basket. I’m going to make a few of these for Christmas presents.
They really do have the goods for a great gift basket. I need to make one for ME there!
I love World Market! My absolute favorite store and what a great gift basket idea.
That is a fantastic gift. Very crafty and useful.
This would make a great gift for friends, neighbors, teachers, or family. What a great idea.
World Market is one of my favorite stores. I love the basket you created.
I do enjoy making my own baskets. I think it gives it a more personal touch.
Great basket. I love doing things like this for the Holidays.
Great ideas for a holiday basket. I like gifts like these for our mailman, my hairdresser and dog walker – I can customize the basket to their actual tastes.
I love making gift baskets. It is a great way to give a few different items all together in a nice basket. Has a great personal touch.
What a fantastic basket! I am sure she will love it. The Red Velvet Chocolate Tea sounds really good.
This would be a great gift for anyone. I love giving and getting practical gifts.
I want that bucket of joy! Ha. Very nicely put together, it would be great for teachers
I am all about making baskets, love it! Its so fun to be able to put something you concocted together in a basket, I’ve always enjoyed doing it. I add lots of baked goods as well as other stuff I purchase. Sometimes I add a little picture in a frame or an ornament. I love this idea!
What a beautiful gift basket! I bet the teacher will be really touched.
I am sure she will be. It is a very thoughtful gift.
I might make something like that for my sister. Her and her hubby just moved into a new apartment and they would love something like this.