Fill your hamper with nice gifts to make a Christmas hamper.
Christmas hampers make lovely gifts for anyone. They can include just about any item imaginable, which allows you to suit anyone's taste. Commercial Christmas hampers may cost a lot of money, but you can also make your own. If you choose items and supplies that are low-cost, you can create a gift that looks great without breaking the bank.
Instructions
1. Select a theme for the hamper. Christmas hampers work best when you decide to include gifts based around a specific theme. For example, you could create a movie theme, a food theme or a toy theme, based on the gift recipient.
2. Purchase gifts to go in the hamper. Based on the theme that you've chosen, purchase several gifts that will go into the hamper. For example, a movie hamper could include a few DVDs, along with popcorn and candy to eat while watching the movie.
3. Choose a hamper. The larger the hamper, the more you'll need to fill it. However, you also need to make sure that the hamper is large enough to hold the items that you want to put in it.
4. Put filling in the hamper. This adds bulk to the hamper and helps you to display your gift items. You can purchase filler in a variety of colors or you can make your own using a paper shredder.
5. Arrange your gifts in the hamper. Place taller or bigger gifts in the back and smaller ones in the front. Try to create a symmetrical look based on the items you have.
6. Add a bow or other decorations to the hamper. You may want to add a big red bow to the handle or dangle some Christmas ornaments around the side.
7. Wrap the hamper in cellophane, if desired. This can protect the contents of the hamper.
