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Homemade Champagne Gift Baskets
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You may want to consider homemade champagne gift baskets for anniversary gifts, birthday gifts, or for all occasions for those who enjoy champagne. This is a great gift idea for men, couples, and particularly appropriate for work associates.
Start with the container. Baskets are always appropriate. A basket with a handle works well because you can tie a bottle to the handle. Containers such as ice buckets or coolers are also nice. A tall wire basket with a handle is an ideal container. Start by lining it with linen tea towels or napkins. Next, place a bottle of champagne in the center of the baskets. Fill in the spaces around the bottle with small packages of cheeses and gourmet crackers. Add a decorative touch by strategically placing a few small bunches of fresh grapes.
If you've never considered creating a gift basket before, you will want to read through my
assembly and decorating
web page. In addition to step-by-step assembly decorations you will also find decorating tips, the description of various filler materials, "how to tie bows" directions, and dozens of ideas to personalize your gift baskets.
When selecting gifts for your
homemade champagne gift baskets,
choose items that fit into your budget and that are personal favorites of the recipients. Some generic gifts that would go well with champagne are:
- champagne (full bottle or splits)
- champagne opener or stopper
- champagne scented candle
- caviar, pate, smoked salmon
- gourmet cheese or cheese spreads
- crackers such as sesame, wheat, or herb pepper
- mixed nuts or cashews
- gourmet jelly beans
- chocolate covered mints, fudge, or
homemade chocolate truffles
- shortbread cookies or biscotti
- herbal tea, gourmet coffee, or cappuccino mix
If this gift basket is for a specific holiday you may want to include some decorative theme gift or food items. If your preference is a gift basket that will indicate romance, add something heart shaped or scatter red Hershey's Kisses amongst the other items.
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