The Structure of a Gift Basket

When I decide a design of a gift basket to see whether or not it is, in my opinion, a good design, I consider a few things to make up my mind.

First of all, I consider balance. When you look at the gift basket, does it feel unbalanced and chaotic, or does it feel very much balanced and calming? Within my gift baskets I like symmetry. I like to make my gift baskets, such as this deluxe movie gift basket, symmetrical and balanced to the eye.

Next, when I look a gift basket to see if it is a great gift, I look at the contents. Is this basket full of items that your recipient will love, or is it full of a bunch of filler items like huge boxes of crackers filled mostly with air? I, personally, do not get many people request gourmet gift baskets, however that doesn't mean they are not delicious. My business focuses on snack gift baskets filled with junk food items that seem to please everyone. For the health conscious we are about to launch our baked gift basket line filled with items such as baked chips, nuts, and sugar free candy.

Now, the next thing I look for in a great gift basket is overall design. Does it look great? If it looks great, contains enough contents and good products for the price, and feels right, then it will probably be a hit to your recipient.

We hope you decide to order a unique gift basket today. Order from Thinking of You. Your recipient will not be disappointed!

Birthday Gift Baskets

Birthday Gift Baskets are great gifts for your loved ones. This happy birthday gift basket that we have created is absolutely filled with a ton of candy and treats that everyone loves. There is such a variety in this unique gift basket that it will please a person with any palette. We can customize gift baskets for you also. If your loved one loves crunch bars, we can make sure that we add a bunch of their favorite candy bars to this treat. You don't have to call and make special requests to personalize this gift. We know calling can be a hassle and sometimes impossible. If you order this special gift, just make a few requests in the comments box during your order. You can say:

"Yes, I ordered one of your birthday gift baskets and I would like to add a bottle of coca cola and see if there is anyway you can add more Butterfingers bars, Kit Kat's, and skittles, but DO NOT add m&ms, Starburst or Cheetos. "

All we will do is use your specifications and take out items you don't want and add items you do. As long as the items you request are available to us, we will do it! The basket will be the same size, just customized for your recipient's taste buds!

New Gift Basket Designs and Images

As I began reworking my website: Unique Gift Baskets, I realized that I need to take better quality images of my gift baskets. I love making gift baskets. It is a great way for me to use my artistic abilities to make something great. One of my favorite baskets I have made recently is a candy bar gift basket - pink chocolate that was ordered for valentine's day. This beautiful gift basket I designed using a pink chocolate gift box and metallic pink poofs. I placed 50 candy bars/variety chocolate candy, in this beautiful gift basket. The result was a great gift.

Gift Baskets can be time consuming to make. I hand cut and made each of the pink metallic poofs in this basket. I also designed the gift basket to be somewhat symetrical. I like a nice clean look of symetry better than a jumbled mess of food. As our business grows we are learning more and more what we feel makes a great gift basket. I have decided to primarily stick to junk food gift baskets, candy gift baskets, and snack gift baskets. I feel that is what most of my customers enjoy. I also do baby gift baskets and baby time capsules, and wedding towel cakes and wedding time capsules. Currently, I am working and brainstorming some new and exciting gift basket designs that I think my customers will love. I am planning to not only add designs, but also add different items such as cokes, that used to be custom orders only. I hope everyone will keep an eye out for our new gift basket designs. I can't wait to show you my new gift baskets!

Snack Gift Baskets

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I have been working hard to decide a good direction for my business. In order to discover my niche I have crunched numbers and looked at previous orders over and over. I have recently come to the conclusion that snack gift baskets are my best sellers! Since I adore making snack gift baskets and chocolate candy gift baskets, I am thrilled. My customers have been pleased with their snack gift basket orders, so I am very happy to announce that we are primarily focusing Thinking of You Gift Baskets to offer as a majority of our selection, snack gift baskets.

Currently, we are updating our site and hoping to get some new, cleaner, better images as the one above so that our customers can much more easily see the type of gift they are purchasing. We are hoping to have some new designs as well as new images to show them off. We love creating new snack gift baskets that everyone seems to enjoy.

Custom Gift Baskets

Everyone knows that Easter is coming soon! It is almost time for the easter bunny to whip out a bunch of adorable gift baskets especially for the little youngsters. Its obvious that the main ingredient in a great Easter gift basket is candy.. candy... and MORE candy! That is what most kids usually get in their easter baskets. Why not change it up? Think about presentation. Want to cut back on the amount of candy? Why not add a nice spring outfit? Add some toys, socks, books, paint sets, coloring books, crayons, balls, cars, dolls, etc.. There is no restriction. To make it look like there is more candy, just make sure all the candy is up front! It will be the perfect gift.

Be her Valentine!

Its getting closer fellas.... closer and closer as we speak. Are you going to get the love of your life roses... AGAIN? How about a teddy bear... AGAIN? Or perhaps you want to just give her a card.. AGAIN? Guys, trust me when I say that all these things will be appreciated, but it is a little over done dont you think? Why don't you try a truely romantic date. First of all, take your special lady to dinner at her favorite place. Open doors for her, treat her special, but don't over do it. Next, take her either dancing or to a movie depending on how fancy her favorite restaurant is and what her likes and dislikes are. If its a movie, just make sure you pick the right one. Then, take her back home, rub her feet, and run her bath while she is relaxing in the other room. Decorate the bath with rose petals, candles, and maybe even some nice music. Have the most gorgeous Spa Gift Basket waiting on your lovely lady. Show her you think she deserves to relax and de-stress. It will be worth it, and she will love it! http://www.thinkingofyou-giftbaskets.com

Superbowl Gift Baskets

Superbowl gift baskets are perfect for that sports lover. We can make a superbowl gift basket just for your special football fan. We have many Junk food gift baskets located at http://www.thinkingofyou-giftbaskets.com/JunkFood.html that we can easily transform with Colts colors or even Bear colors. We can use Blue and (white) Silver Poofs and even add a blue and white ribbon, or we can use the orange and dark blue to make it a bears basket. Loaded with tons of candy that can feed a huge party of guests, a superbowl junk food basket will keep a house full of family, friends, kids, neighbors, men, and women happy. Check out our site at http://www.thinkingofyou-giftbaskets.com and give us a call so we might make your superbowl party centerpiece a tasty and fun addition.

Thinking Outside the Basket......

When someone thinks of sending or receiveing a gift basket the first visual that comes to mind in most cases would be a medium sized basket loaded with gourmet products with flowers and ribbons. However, there are many other "gift baskets" that we, as designers, can make. For example, I have baskets located on my site http://www.thinkingofyou-giftbaskets.com that are, in most cases, traditional. However, changing the container and enhancements on any basket will make it extremely different and unique. By taking normal components and pairing it with a different container such as a purse, bag, pail, can, pot, dish, or any container, and using enhancements like trinkets, accessories, etc, the gift can transform into something amazing and custom.

Why give a basket?

There are many reasons to get a gift basket as a gift. The number one reason to get a gift basket as a gift is that they are beautiful and can be customized. With limitless possibilities of different enhancements and hardly any restrictions to contents, a gift basket is a fantastic idea.
Another great reason to get a gift basket is that you don't have to go shopping for one. You can call, look online from the comfort of your own home, or when you are in a pinch, call from a cell phone and order a basket specifically for your occasion. Not only does that free up some time for you, but it also helps that you won't have to fight traffic, pick out the right gift, think about what in the world to get that person, and gives you some time to relax and know that the gift is on its way to the destination to please the recipient. It is a win/win gift idea! Choosing to customize the basket with specific colors and items also creates a personal gift that can't be duplicated by going to a department store and buying an off the shelf gift basket that has been mass produced. Not only are our products fresh here at http://www.thinkingofyou-giftbaskets.com, but so are our ideas. Let us handle your gift needs and you won't be disappointed!

Valentine's Day Gift Baskets

Valentine's Day is a perfect day to get a gift basket for your special someone. We can do spa gift baskets http://www.thinkingofyou-giftbaskets.com/Spa.html or we can do a custom gift basket http://www.thinkingofyou-giftbaskets.com/CustomGallery.html and make your special valentine feel like one in a million. We can even do a special sports gift basket http://www.thinkingofyou-giftbaskets.com/Justforhim.htm or Junk food gift basket http://www.thinkingofyou-giftbaskets.com/JunkFood.html just for him! He will love it! Don't just wait until the last minute and stand in line at the flower shop to get the last bouquet on the shelf with the last dusty box of candy and the only teddy bear left... Let us make a fantastic gift that will make you look like you took the time to consider exactly what she would want! Check out our baskets at http://www.thinkingofyou-giftbaskets.com and make sure she or he knows you are thinking of them!

The ease of Gift Basket ordering

Are you someone like me who actually hates getting out in the cold, fighting traffic, waiting in long lines, and spending countless hours deciding what to buy for someone? If you are then you understand why giving a gift basket is a fantastic idea. Here at Thinking of You (http://www.thinkingofyou-giftbaskets.com) we have made it very easy to order custom baskets as well as standard baskets by either calling 317.467.0702 and speaking to a friendly basket designer, or by just using our convenient shopping cart. Some buyers don't like to order by phone because you have to give out your security code.... We, on the other hand, take the order over the phone, send an invoice to your email address, and you pay through our secure server! It's backed by paypal which is one of the most used and secure ways to pay. It is not necessary to have a paypal account to pay either. Just as simple as a few clicks and your gift will be on its way to please. Avoid traffic, time consuming driving, shopping, and lines. Call us to order a basket today and we can easily have it ready to go for your special recipient. Send a thoughtful gift without the extra stress. Afterall isn't the holidays about being together? How can you do that if you are too busy or stressed out to enjoy your time? Let us take care of you.

Health Concious Gift Giving

Being a supplier of gifts we also try to expand our business into offering healthy alternatives instead of chocolates, cookies, and chips. We are currently working on a delicious alternative to our Junk Food Gift Baskets located at http://www.thinkingofyou-giftbaskets.com/JunkFood.html. We will soon be adding a Health Food Junkie Basket that we are using reduced calorie snacks in the place of the traditional. Included are items such as: Baked chips, Sun Chips, 100 Calorie packs of oreos, chips ahoy, and reeces snack mix, quakers caramel rice cakes, trail mix, and a variety of granola and cereal bars. These items are a great idea for a gift for the new year so no one breaks their dieting new year's resolution! We can asily make a gift like this now eventhough it has not yet been added to our site: ww.thinkingofyou-giftbaskets.com. Call us today 317.467.0702 for details on this fantastic and unique idea!

Holiday Gifts

Rush, rush, rush..... Everyone is now rushing to get their holiday shopping finished. So many of us do what we say that we will not and procrastinate until December 20th. At that time we go into a state of panic and rush to begin our long list of gifts that are "must-haves" this holiday season. Wouldn't it be fantastic to order a majority of your holiday gifts, have them delivered with a gorgeous hand tied bow, and not have to pay extra wrapping fees, wait in lines, or fight traffic? Then give us a call! You can check out our website at www.thinkingofyou-giftbaskets.com. We offer many more choices then what we have on our site because we do custom! At no extra charge to you. Let us take care of all the gifts on your list....especially those "I have no idea what to get them" gifts. Holiday gift baskets make the perfect gift for anyone because they are filled with items that people love! We can add favorite foods, snacks, cheeses, sausages, cookies, candy, and a keepsake! We can add ornaments, candy dishes, picture frames, or any other gift that would suit your recipient's needs.

Unlimited Gift Basket Choices

Here at Thinking of You gift baskets (http://www.thinkingofyou-giftbaskets.com) we have not limited the different types of gifts that we will make. There is a world of gifts just waiting to be made, and we intend to use our unique ideas and creativity to make each gift special. We have brainstormed and come up with many ideas that we have not yet created. With so many available containers such as: bowls, buckets, purses, storage containers, colanders, duffle bags, pots, coffee makers, crock pots, and many more, we can design fantastic gifts that you won't see on every website. We create all of our gift baskets on site, not one gift basket that we sell comes from another location or a dropshipper, so our customer service is excellent. With the opportunity to specify exactly what you need to the person who is creating your special gift, we can easily satisfy you. Give us a few details and let us create a one of a kind, immaculate gift full of delicious surprises that makes an outstanding impression on your recipient.

Custom Gift Baskets

At Thinking of You, http://www.thinkingofyou-giftbaskets.com, we make custom gift baskets . Custom gift baskets can be made extremely personal to tell the recipient that you care. Custom gifts are perfect for Thinking of You, Sympathy, Romance, and Birthday Baskets. By choosing an item that conveys a special message, it tells the recipient that you care that much more. Some ideas for customization include using favorite foods and colors of the recipient. If giving a basket to a breast cancer survivor, a pink gift such as a basket with pink ribbons and floral may be a good choice. For a teen who loves music we could design a music gift basket loaded with their favorite treats, CDs, with music industry enhancements. There are absolutely limitless possibilities for custom gift baskets at Thinking of You. We do not have a customization fee. Being new in the gift basket business we have tons of fresh ideas! We take your ideas into consideration also! Custom gifts take only a few extra minutes to order. For the quality and uniqueness, its definitely worth the time.

Kid's Gift Baskets

When starting my business I actually was not sure if kids would even like gift baskets. I felt that a shiny toy may be a better gift in their eyes and was not even worried about ideas for kids baskets. I have, since then, changed my mind because of personal experience. For starters, my son, who is 5 requested a gift basket for his birthday. I made a shiny gift basket with a few balloons, some candy, and various little gifts that he wanted. He absolutely adored it! I had placed a teddy bear in the basket which is now his favorite "friend". Another reason I believe gift baskets are perfect for kids, is that I recently attended a holiday workshop where I displayed a few gift baskets and handed out free food samples. One of the gift baskets that I displayed was a junk food gift basket. You can view it at http://www.thinkingofyou-giftbaskets.com/JunkFood.html. It is full of all kinds of treats that all children love, and it can be made with sugar free candy and 100 calorie packs for kids when parents are watching sugar intake! I had a very "kid-popular" booth needless to say. I even had an adorable little girl come up to me with a dollar to ask how much the big basket was. Knowing it was out of her price range I just told her that I had free samples of chocolate balls (truffles) and brownies, which made her little face light up the room! I had kids telling their parents how cool it would be if they would buy the Junk Food basket. I donated my Movie Night gift basket as a door prize which was what the lady heading the event said "the prize everyone wanted!" Now I am certain that gift baskets are indeed a spectacular gift option for children. With yummy treats and bright colors.... who can resist!

Spa Gift Baskets

A luxurious spa or bath gift basket makes a fantastic gift for any woman. Surprise her with a basket full of beautiful bath and spa products. Give her a day off. Let her soak in a bathtub full of lovely plumeria scented bubbles or lavender scented salt bath. Light a candle in her favorite scent and let her soak away all her worries with the wonderful gift you gave her. She will enjoy it. Spa gift baskets are the perfect birthday gift, christmas gift, thank you gift, romantic gift, and even an I'm sorry gift when you really need a gift to smooth things over. It's nice to get something other than flowers for a change. Speaking as a woman for women, flowers are a nice gesture, but very easy to come up with a flower gift. Give her something that looks like you put a lot of thought into. Give her a day off with one of our luxurious spa baskets. Tell her you appreciate her for the queen that she is. Take a look at our spa baskets at http://www.thinkingofyou-giftbaskets.com/Spa.html and if you can't find a basket or gift that suits her needs, we will make one custom, and it will look custom made... just for her. The basket we make her will be special, just like she is. Let us make a gift that reflects the way you feel about her. We know that its difficult sometimes to pick just the right gift, but here at Thinking of You, it is our job as gift professionals to insure that we have created a unique, beautiful, amazing gift that not only pleases its recipient, but also sends the message that you want to send without breaking the bank.

Emotions expressed with gift baskets

Sometimes it is difficult to express your feelings with words. Sure, a card can easily express feelings, but its so overdone, and more often than not, a card is just not enough. There are those times when flowers just seem useless, cards seem like an understatement, and many other gifts are just inappropriate. This is the perfect time to send a gift basket. Gift Baskets are extremely versatile. With the ability to be themed to countless occasions, gift baskets make the perfect choice any time of year, any reason, and every occasion. Not only are gift baskets beautiful and useful for both men and women, but they are also able to be shipped long distances, which is not the case with flowers. Gift Baskets are also an affordable option. Its difficult to find a breathtaking bouquet for less than $50, but we have numerous options of gourmet gift baskets at much less, plus we do custom at no additional charge! How much nicer would it be to send a fantastic gift basket to your family member who just lost a loved one or just had a birthday instead of sending them a floral arrangement or card that they already have received hundreds just like it. Here at Thinking of You (http://www.thinkingofyou-giftbaskets.com) not only do we have some standard options, but we also offer the ability to customize to make your special recipient feel like you put a great deal of thought into their gift.

Holiday Gift Baskets

Let's face it .. holiday shopping can be a terrible experience. With all the worry of getting something that everyone will like, affordability, and making sure you don't get the same gift they already have can be a challenge. This is why gift baskets are so wonderful. By giving a gift basket for the holidays full of luscious holiday treats, you are sure to please anyone. A small gift basket filled with holiday chocolates, nuts, cookies, sausages, cheese, and crackers, is just the thing for the family who has everything or the person who is the hard one to buy for on your list. With an array of gift basket ideas and options you can get a custom gift basket made specifically for the recipient with no worries as to whether or not they will love it! At Thinking of You we will custom design gifts for each recipient on your list. With no additional charges added, our custom gift baskets are made specifically with your ideas in mind. Give us a few details to go by, a few of the recipients favorite things, and a great gift will soon be on its way to pleasantly surprise the one you care about. Give a holiday gift basket this season. Its a wonderful way to give a thoughtful gift.

Junk food Baskets and Why they are a Fantastic Choice

Personally I feel junk food gift baskets are a better choice for many people than gourmet. Junk Food gift baskets can be designed in a variety of containers with a variety of products. Everyone has a junk food favorite so it is safe. It can easily be designed in a variety of containers and fit a variety of occasions. For example, there are vast amounts of types of "junk food" or snack foods that can be included in gift baskets. Cookies, Candy bars, Crackers, Hard Candy, and Gummy Candy are just a few options to add to a Junk Food Gift Basket. Not to mention all the healthy items that can be included to make a more diet friendly or sugar free basket. There are endless amounts of sugar free cookies and candies, power bars, and granola bars that could easily fit into a junk food basket design. This would be a fantastic choice for diabetics! Everyone loves junk food, so there will be no question of whether or not the recipient will be pleased. Here at Thinking of You we listen to your specifications and can design a fantastic Junk Food Gift Basket full of goodies and even sugar free! Your recipient will be pleased, and you will have sent a thoughtful gift without putting any thought into it.