Category Archives: Gift Tips
Young Children’s Birthday
Older children gift design is fairly simple. Find their favorite TV/Movie character and build the gift around the brand. Younger children present a larger challenge since the 2,3 or 4 year old has not developed a favorite brand or is … Continue reading
Breaking Up is Hard to Do
Here’s a design which might be just the gift for the breaker or breakee. Friends love to send words of encouragement to those suffering through a relationship change. Design essentials includes chocolate and upbeat cards and books.
Birthday in a Box
When you need a quick gift, enjoy this idea from James Hartier of Twisted Basket. Just a few treats can be tucked inside a box, wrapped in a ribbon and adorned with a message sticker. It is a super way … Continue reading
Pretty in Pink
Sometimes we add just the right color to make our designs stand out. They may be pastels, but the colors in this design still pop! In fact, it’s the color more than the design that may be most memorable. In … Continue reading
Duffer’s Delight
Betsy Shepard of Baskets by Betsy in Sebring, FL, markets golf theme baskets to the pro shops at her region’s many golf courses and to the chairmen of charity golf tournaments.
Snowmen Candles
Comfort, warmth and whimsy — that’s what you find in these candles. They are lighthearted and merry and provide a distraction — exactly what we need to make holiday buying an extra bonus reality.
Christmas Stress?
Seven Signs of Stressed for Success Holiday Behavior By Debra Paulk To me, success doesn’t feel real when it’s too comfortable — when things are going along just a little too smoothly. I believe there should be some element of … Continue reading
Christmas Wears
Read the paper, view the ads, watch the TV and it’s evident the Christmas Season is being cranked up before the month of December appears on the calendar. Quick and easy gifts showing in your shop can help your profits … Continue reading
Christmas Cheer
The holiday container delivers a lot of Christmas cheer without breaking the bank. Peach butter, coffee and cookies are enhanced with gold star garland and pine cones.