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Bountiful Baskets: Creating Perfect Gifts for Any Occasion

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When I first saw this book, I was skeptical. I've put together a few gift baskets, I thought to myself. But when I looked through the photos and read through the Basket Basics, I was hooked. The basket ideas are clever and charming. Most of her 'baskets' are not baskets at all: boxes, canisters, laundry baskets, buckets, a bread box and more! In fact, the projects are not traditional directions. This book is a collection of ideas and tips organized by occasion and recipient, punctuated with great photos. Each photo has a paragraph for a caption, explaining the gift basket shown and extra tips.

Let's go back to the beginning. The basics section starts with planning, brainstorming, and a list of basket theme ideas to get you started. Then onto the action: choosing a container and filling it. Several methods for creating the full, professional look are illustrated. The finished basket is covered in netting, cellophane or shrink wrap. Several pages show different embellishments, bows, and tags to complete your gorgeous gift basket.

The Basket Gallery is full of projects. It is divided into several sections: Gourmet, Spa, Feminine, Masculine, Baby & Child, Family, All Occasion, Professional, Get Well and Unique Baskets. After you've been inspired by the baskets, you will be ready to check out "Basket Business," the nuts and bolts of planning and running a professional gift basket business. There are several good tips on pricing and appealing to customers.

Gift baskets are a fun way to express your creativity in gift-giving. Now is a great time to start gathering items and ideas for the upcoming holidays.

If you are interested in constructing beautiful gift baskets with attention to both form and function, then clearly, this book is a must have. The author's approach to gift selection is both practical and savvy. She encourages the reader to personalize every basket by keeping in mind the recipients likes, dislikes and lifestyle. Her baskets are classy, unique and smart.
If you're interested in the business end of the gift basket industry (and who wouldn't be after viewing her storefront - at the back of the book), she offers great tips and advice on getting started. More importantly, she offers a short quiz for readers who might be "on the fence" about self-employment" and she candidly explains that it is not a choice for everyone.
All in all, I would have to rate this, by far, my favorite book in this genre. I own 7 books related to gift baksets. This is the one that had me drooling from the first flip of the pages. I'm not sure the author ever sleeps (read her bio). Her style is impeccable, right down to her tags and letterhead.

I love this book! Lots of photos to show how to put baskets together along with the suggestions of what to put in it. I have been inspired by many of the ideas it offers and have used it already in gift giving. With the holidays approaching I know I'll use it many times.

The author, Sara Toliver, is a Genius!
This book is so beautiful that it is a gift itself. Beautiful color photos show how to make wonderful gift baskets using everyday items from baskets to tool boxes. It teaches how to create gifts with a personal touch. It's changed the way I give gifts.

Bountiful Baskets is a gift that keeps giving & giving.

This is a great book of ideas! The pictures are great and really helped me think of ways to do my own baskets. There is a wonderful section about starting your own business that I found helpful as well. The pictures were great and very creative and professional looking. This book was just what I needed!

Lots of really great ideas, wish it was a thicker book, but it gets the creative juices flowing.

When I first saw this book, I thought it was going to just show me some ideas of "baskets" to put together. Boy was I wrong! This book is absolutely awesome!!! The business owners who wrote this book know how to put elegant costeffective gifts together. Included in the book is advise on how to start your own gift giving business! I really love My Book....well worth purchasing! It does give simple ways to make a plain container fabulous...and unique!

I was looking for a book to share with a friend who is starting a gift basket business. Bountiful Baskets is suitable for beginners and those who have a wealth of basket knowledge. Everyone has a 'finished' look in mind and this not only provides the information and photos of finished products it gives ideas about other options one hasn't thought about. I develop workshops and not only do I encourage the distribution and sharing of knowledge, I understand that students need a reference book to return to for a little confidence as they create their gift items. This is definitely one to keep for my library. Good purchase!

I really like this book, it gives you a complete idea on how to start your gift basket shop. A really good book...

Excellent book, well worth the money spent. The photos of the finished baskets are lovely and directions clear.