During every festive season, my company would send gift baskets or hampers to our clients. This Hari Raya is no different. So when the boss asked to buy hampers for the staffs of our only Muslim client, I told him that I would like to make a gift basket for one of the staff whom we deal with on a daily basis. When the boss gave his green light, I went to Marks & Spencer to purchase the cookies.
Here are some of the cookies including a Lemon Sherbet Sparkling Juice
I got this basket from my sister 🙂
I bought some crepe paper and a soft net-like material for wrapping the basket
First, I lined the basket with the crepe paper.
Then I arranged everything in the basket. I also added the 2 glass containers as gift. They are great for storing sugar or other condiments.
Here is my simple DIY gift basket, all wrapped up. I forgot to buy a striking ribbon and managed to find this maroon one in my craft box. I’m still not very satisfied with this ribbon though. Will probably try to add another piece of ribbon later. Oh, I also clipped a glittering dragonfly onto the basket as decor. I bought it from SSF (a home furnishing shop) for rm3. I wish I have more time so that I can DIY the rest of the gift baskets for the client. I must remember to start early next year. Hopefully my boss will say Yes 🙂
Barb, you are so good in craft!! Do you ever consider of being a boss to your craft shop??
That huge glittering dragonfly is very nice 😀 Can use as wall decor too~
hahahha…thanks. I’m not that good in craft actually. I’m not a creative person because I always need some kind of inspiration before doing my craft 😛
Yo! Barb, so nice la! That’s why I said you are the Gold Medal woman for Andy and Ashley. I can’t do all these.
By the way, thanks for the 2 comments that you left yesterday in my latest entry. Please do come back for my replies.
Thanks Yan. Gold medal? hahahah you are too nice.
The dragonfly is a nice touch–nice job in the basket.
that’s great! I used to wrap hampers too.
Wow nice, what if that sparkling drink change to a bottle of wine? All the items are cheap for wrapping our own gift basket, but where to find so many basket?
thanks 🙂 i can’t put in the wine because Muslims cannot take alcohol.
Very nice Barb. Looks so pro. M&S cookies must be very delicious.
Barb, seriously, I think you should start classes on handicrafts!
hahhaha….really? I’m not good in these things. I just like doing them only 🙂
Very nicely done, Barb! Looks like those sold at corporate gift shops 😉
haha..thanks Pei Yi 🙂
Hey Barb, I loved the dragon-fly….something different.
Wah, nice! U made the basket look so elegant using crepe paper n d net-like material. Nice touch with the dragonfly.
very nice! i probably cant even make a nice ribbon on the top! what is the dragonfly actually for selling in ssf? also as a decor or they have specific purpose?
Oh I don’t know what the dragonfly is for. home decor maybe? is there ssf in ipoh?
Wah! So nice! Your basket looks good! I love M&S biscuits!
Hey! This is look very nice, a lot nicer and more unique than those we buy from outside! And this one is wrap with love. 🙂 Well done Barb!!
wah.. very nice wor..
That’s a beautiful basket! I especially love it that you used eco-friendly materials and no plastic.
I am sure your Muslim staff will love it 🙂
Lovely Barb! So much cheaper to do it yourself too! 🙂