Line the basket with a bright checked napkin, and finish with a raffia bow. Mini Gift Pails Clean and dry empty soup cans. Insert the ends of the wire into the punched holes to form a handle. Spray paint the cans. When dry, use white glue to apply Christmas pictures cut-out from wrapping paper scraps or paint the child's name.
Fill pails with small toys and candy.
Fill a basket with a mug or two, some flavored spoons and flavored creamers. Add some biscotti or shortbread cookies. Line with holiday colored paper napkins, and finish with a coffee-filter bow. Romance-Lover Load a basket with a romantic novel, bubble bath, candles, English tea with a delicate cup and saucer set and line with a lace scarf. Include incense and a relaxing CD, too.