Giving the perfect gift can take a lot of time. At times gift baskets can be seen as a last-minute gift idea, however, a hand-made gift basket can make for an extra special gift with the perfect presentation. Instead of spending big bucks on a gift basket, use a decorative ceramic mug to store goodies. A mug not only will look adorable but will also be a useful piece to the gift.

Follow these easy steps to make the perfect gift basket in a ceramic mug:

1. Choose Your Items

Choosing your items does not have to be super expensive. You can find a lot of fun items at your local dollar store. It helps to go with a theme such as a spa basket or a vacation essentials basket. Since coffee mugs don’t have a ton of space you will want to choose items that will fit in your mug.

2. Line the Mug

To give your mug a decorative touch and make it look like a gift line the mug with tissue paper. You can choose colors to match a theme or use plain white.

3. Place Items in the Mug

Place your assortment of items in the mug. If you are giving candy or other small items, you might consider filling the mug with styrofoam and using skewers and tape  to arrange your items like a bouquet

4. Wrap the Mug

Using a cellophane bag is a great way to wrap the mug. You can use a clear bag or a colored bag that fits the theme. There are cellophane bags for just about every holiday. Once your mug is filled, simply place it into the bag and tie the bag just with a band or ribbon. If you’re doing a spa-themed basket, you might consider securing the bag shut with a decorative hair tie or scrunchie.

No matter what your gift basket includes, your receiver will love the thoughtfulness of your gift and will appreciate the usable ceramic mug basket. Have you ever made a gift basket from a mug? We would love to see your creations!