Gift Basket Making in 10 Simple Steps

Name: Gift Basket Making in 10 Simple Steps
Rating: 4.5 (36 reviews)

I'm Denise Riley "The Gift Basket Lady". I will show you how to make Custom Gift Baskets, Gift Bags, Gift Cards & more.

Created byDenise Riley

Last updated 4/2017

English

What you'll learn

At the end of my course you will be able to make beautiful custom gift baskets,
At the end of my course you will be able to make beautiful custom gift bags
At the end of my course you will be able to do basic gift wrapping
At the end of my course you will be able to make beautiful custom greeting cards for all occasions that people do not throw away.

Course content

5 sections • 45 lectures • 3h 23m total length

Gift Basket Course Introduction & Overview2:17
INTRODUCTION

Hello, I am Denise Riley. Thank you for your interest in gift basket making. I will teach you how to make incredible gifts that will be remembered and treasured long after they are received.

Making a personalized gift basket for someone that you care about is very thoughtful. When you put your heart and soul into making a gift, it means so much more than a store bought one. Once you get started, you will not be able to stop making incredible gifts for your friends and family. Gift baskets can be made for any occasion and with any budget. You will be so proud of yourself after you create your very first gift basket. Good luck and most importantly have lots of fun!!!

Table of Contents

G ift Basket Planning (Step 1)

I magine your Gift Basket (Step 2)

F abulous Shopping Ideas (Step 3)

T he Art of Organization (Step 4)

B egin to Personalize it (Step 5)

A rranging (Step 6)

S tart Wrapping (Step 7)

K ey to the Final Touches (Step 8)

E xpress yourself with a card (Step 9)

T he Presentation (Step 10)
Gift Basket Planning - Step 13:10

Gift Basket Planning (Step 1)

Who is the Basket for?

What are their interests? Favorite colors?

What kind of THEME is it going to be?
Imagine your Gift Basket - Step 21:52

Imagine your Gift Basket (Step 2)

How to choose what kind of Basket

Where to get the Basket at little or no cost

How to prepare the Basket
Fabulous Shopping Ideas - Step 33:20

Fabulous Shopping Ideas (Step 3)

What type of contents to buy

Several places to get the contents

Which are the best discount stores
The Art of Organization - Step 42:49
The Art of Organization (Step 4)

Why transparent cellophane?

What type of fillers do I use?

What do I need to put it all together?
Begin to Personalize it - Step 52:53
Begin To Personalize it (Step 5)

What are the best uses of a glue gun?

What options do I have to make it personal?

Should I order a custom basket?
Arranging - Step 62:14
Arranging (Step 6)

How do I decide what goes where?

How do I make a double-sided Gift Basket?

Being Creative, Having Fun & Custom Tips
Start Wrapping - Step 71:58
Start Wrapping (Step 7)

What are the best types?

How does it stay put?

Ribbons or Bows?
Key to the Final Touches - Step 82:11
Key to the Final Touches (Step 8)

What are more Custom details you can add?

Personal touches you might have forgotten

Learn more Tip & Tricks to finalize your creation
Express yourself with a Card - Step 91:59
Express yourself with a Card (Step 9)

How to find or make the perfect card

How to customize the card

How to use Clip Art to add something special
The Presentation - Step 102:45
The Presentation (Step 10)

Giving from the heart

How amazing you will feel

Document your presentation

(Let's get started)
10 Simple Steps Complete2:04
You now have the knowledge on "how to" make a Custom Gift Basket of your own.

I would to feature your creations. Send me a picture or video of yours to:

LearnToMakeAGiftBasket@gmail.com

Please leave me a BOOK REVIEW on Amazon.

Denise Riley

“The Gift Basket Lady”

Thanks so much

Now let's move on to the "Gift Basket Making 101"
Gift Basket Making in 10 Simple Steps - Review

Gift Basket Making Introduction2:56
Welcome to Gift Basket Making 101. Now that you have gone through my book step by step and completed my Easter Basket Series you now have the knowledge to make a custom basket of your own. Let's continue this journey starting with where to get your Gift Baskets for FREE.
Baby Gift Baskets Ivan & Nolan7:03
I show you how I customized two store bought baskets and turned them into very sweet Baby Boy Baskets with the cutest Items stacked beautifully inside. You will also see how I decorated the envelopes to add to the already adorable baskets. Don’t miss this one!!!
Baby Gift Baskets Kaden & Aiden3:38
In this video I make a beautiful Baby Basket from one I purchased at a second hand store. I show you creative ways to place your gifts inside. You will see how to make the outside of the basket extra special!! You will also see one of the first baskets that I made.
Baby Gift Baskets Benjiman & Dylan9:04
You will see a quick last minute inexpensive baby basket that I made and the cute card I decorated to go with it! I show you how to paint a basket, fill it with baby items and how I iron my ribbon when needed. You will see the finished basket and I explain how I used my glue gun to make it extra special!
House Warming Gift Baskets3:25
I teach you how to make a few very thoughtful gifts!! One Birthday gift for a man, and a sweet House warming gift for newlyweds using a casserole dish instead of a basket.
Birthday Gift Basket7:38
You will learn how to put together a beautifully detailed “Wine Gift Basket” in this very informative video.
Wedding Gift Baskets9:39
I make an incredible Wedding Basket for some dear friends in this Video by wrapping each gift before placing them inside. You will see a video showing the happy couple’s true reaction to their gift!
Completed Gift Basket Pictures1:51
I show you some baskets for a variety of occasions that I made throughout the years. You will get lots of great ideas watching this video and even see a dog’s reaction after opening his basket.

Now let's move on to the "Easter Basket Making Series"

Driving - Easter Baskets - Part 10:51
In this video I am driving to my favorite discount store to find incredible gifts to fill my Easter Baskets with.
Shopping - Easter Baskets - Part 22:19
In this video you will see lots of Items that I bought at the dollar tree to fill Baskets with.
Final Shopping - Easter Baskets - Part 31:49
You will get great ideas of what to purchase at the Dollar Tree when you watch this video.
Personalizing - Easter Baskets - Part 41:56
This video teaches you an adorable way to personalize a basket for a child.
Arranging - Easter Baskets - Part 53:37
In this video, I show you clever ways to arrange your gifts inside of a basket
Final Arranging - Easter Baskets - Part 62:20
You will see how I place items inside of the basket, and a great tip using scotch tape.
Wrapping - Easter Baskets - Part 72:30
You will learn how to beautifully wrap your basket in cellophane in this video.
Final Touches - Easter Baskets - Part 82:42
In this video I show you how to decorate the top of the cellophane to make it look extra special.
Easter Gift Bags12:38
You will learn how to make adorable Easter Bags, and how to use Clip Art and foam letters to make your very own personalized card. You don’t want to miss this one!!!
Judy's Easter Bag3:54
I show how I made an inexpensive, but very special Easter gift bag for a dear friend.
Nolan's Custom Easter Basket7:02
You learn how to make a super cute Boys Easter Basket in this Video, and how to personalize it by using foam letters and Clip art to make your very own gift tag.
Aiden's Custom Easter Basket6:16
I teach you how to make an adorable custom ordered Bunny Easter Basket for a Boy.
Madison's Custom Easter Basket13:53
In this Video You will learn how to make a beautiful Beach themed Princess Easter Basket for a Girl.
You will learn great tips on how to wrap and secure the cellophane around an Easter Basket. I also show you how to curl ribbon with scissors, and how to add the child’s name to the cellophane.
Easter Bonus Video - Men's Basket2:39
In this video I make a cute Easter Box Gift for my son, and you will see how I creatively used Clip Art to personalize it.
Completed Easter Gift Baskets1:12
In this video I show you some very special baskets that I have made throughout the years.

Now let's move on to: "Gift Cards, Gift Bags, Gift Wrapping & more"

Denise's Clip Art Training15:48
In this lesson, I use Clip Art to turn ordinary cards into extraordinary ones! I teach you step by step exactly how I do it. I also show you how to decorate a simple card with confetti to make it look spectacular! This is valuable information, and will assure that cards you give in the future will not be thrown away.
Completed Gift Cards11:17
You will learn how to decorate cards and envelopes with clip art, confetti and money.
Custom Gifts for Juliet & Kelly5:51
You will learn how I turn an ordinary card into an extraordinary B.F.F card. I also teach creative ways to wrap each individual gifts that will be presented inside of a gift bag.
Custom Gifts for Lisa3:25
You will see a creative way to present a Gift Card in this video, and a fun way to decorate and seal the card.
Gift Bags for Kids6:19
You will see adorable gift bags for Kids in this video.
Custom Gifts for Family & Friends5:38
You will learn how to give “Cash” in a very creative way. You will also learn how to beautifully wrap and decorate gifts, and you will see a few very thoughtful custom gifts that I made in this video.
Valentine's Day Gifts, Bags & Cards3:04
It’s all about “Valentine’s Day” in this video. Learn how to make inexpensive gifts for kids, and a few cute ideas for adults as well.
Completed Gift Bags6:21
You will see how I turned a plain .50 cent white bag into a beautiful 80th Birthday gift bag. You will see a Mother’s Day and Wedding gift bag that I made, and how I decorated and attached the cards to go with them. You will see many other cards and how I used Clip Art and Confetti to make each and every one spectacular.
Course Completion Review2:50
Thank you for taking my course. I hope you feel like you learned a lot, and that you are excited to begin making your very own beautiful custom gifts. It has been my absolute pleasure sharing my passion with you.

Enjoy this Foodie Bonus Video :2:09
Forward your Udemy Course Completion Certificate to LeanToMakeAGiftBasket@gmail.com to receive: Denise's Secret Shopping of discount stores in Los Angeles Bonus Video. Denise takes your around to each store and shows your the in's and outs of discount shopping in L.A. When you come to Los Angeles to visit don't pack much as you will need room for all your new found clothes. xoxo Until then enjoy this Foodie Video. "Cup Cake Gift Giving"

Requirements

You will need a fun attitude and the desire to create beautiful gift baskets for the people you love. These are custom one of a kind gifts that will be greatly appreciated. You will be amazed when you learn how affordable it can be and how adorable your gift basket can turn out. You should have a basket, some clear cellophane, clear tape, ribbon, and a small glue gun on hand so you can follow along and practice as you are learning. As a bonus, my best-selling book “Gift Basket Making in 10 Simple Steps” is included in my course.

Description

Thank you for your interest in Gift Basket Making. I will show you how to make incredible gifts that will be remembered and treasured long after they are received. Making a personalized gift for someone you care about is extremely thoughtful. When you put your heart and soul into making a gift, it means so much more than one purchased from a store. Gift Baskets can be made for any occasion and on any budget. I created a 10 step easy to follow guideline to help you understand the process to get you started on making beautiful personalized Gift Baskets. Also, my custom Gift Card course will show you how to turn an ordinary card into an extraordinary one that will never get thrown away. I will also share my Gift Wrapping techniques. If you feel you don't have the time to make a custom gift basket or you simply don't enjoy wrapping gifts, then your best bet would be buying a gift bag. I will teach you how to decorate and customize a simple inexpensive bag to make it look fabulous. In my course i teach you how to make beautiful custom gift baskets. I also teach you how to customize and decorate ordinary greeting cards and how to wrap gifts beautifully. You will be amazed when you see my before and after photos of the Baskets, Bags, Gift Wrapping and greeting cards that I have personally made.

Who this course is for:

Any person at any age who wants to learn how to create beautiful gift baskets. Gifts made the heart that will be treasured long after they are received.

Gift Basket Making in 10 Simple Steps

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