No Fuss and Fabulous!

I came across these great homemade, easy gift basket ideas. Perfect for last minute gifts!These are my favs but here are 101 ideas, perfect for anyone and everyone here!

For the gardener:
Use a large terra cotta plant pot for a "basket". If you like, you can personalize the pot by painting it with acrylic paints. When the paint is dry, spray a light coat of polyurethane over the pot to add a shine. Fill the pot with:
�gardening gloves
�hand trowel
�hand rake
�bottle of liquid fertilizer
�a selection of vegetable and/or flower seeds (go for something unusual)
�a gardening book
�a subscription for a gardening magazine

For the cook:
Use a large pasta bowl for a "basket". Fill the bowl with:
�a package or two of gourmet pasta
�tongs
�a package of sun-dried tomatoes
�extra-virgin olive oil
�spices: oregano, basil, garlic powder
�a collection of your favorite pasta recipes hand-printed on recipe cards
�and/or a pasta cookbook

For the golfer, fill a basket or a golf bag with:
�golf tees
�golf balls
�personalized baseball cap
�sunscreen
�score cards
�a small towel
�a can cooler to keep a can of pop or beer cold

For the wine lover:
Wine appreciation basket. Fill a basket with:
�two bottles of quality wine (red or white)
�corkscrew
�2 or more wine glasses
�wine appreciation book
�tickets or an invitation to a wine tasting (often held at wineries) Extras: add snacks to go with the wine - fine cheese, fruit, crackers.

For the goldfish lover (cute kids b-day gift idea!!!!):
Fill a gold fish bowl with:
�fish food
�aquarium gravel
�net
�gift certificate for fish from pet store
�book about care of gold fish

For the dog lover:
Fill the a large dog bowl with:
�squeaky toy
�rawhide bone
�gourmet dog treats
�dog brush
�dog collar
�leash

For the shutterbug:
Fill a basket or a camera bag with:
�assorted film
�coupons for picture developing
�filters for his/her camera
�lens cleaning solution and cloth
�assorted picture frames and/or albums

For the stressed-out person:
How about a relaxation pack. Fill the basket with:
�a gel eye-pack
�Epsom salts or bubble bath
�aroma therapy oils
�books on tape (to listen to in the bath)
�hand-held massager
�scented candles
�relaxing music on CD or cassette

For the new home owner:
Use a tool box as a "basket". Fill the box with:
�screw drivers
�wrench
�hammer
�pliers
�assorted nails, screws, washers
�gift certificate for the local hardware store
�do-it-yourself book
�assortment of: light switch covers, light bulbs, duct tape, paint brushes, knobs and handles, etc.

For the soap opera lover:
Fill the basket with:
�tissues
�bon-bons
�soap opera magazines
�biographies and pictures of their favorite stars
�blank video tapes
�fan club membership

For grandparents who are far away:
Fill a basket with:
�children's artwork
�gifts made by the kids
�frames family pictures (let the kids buy plain wooden frames and decorate them with stickers)
�videos of the family
�a long-distance calling card
Extras: fill out the basket with candy, coffee, tea, biscuits, Christmas ornaments, candles, etc.

For the one who loves their car:
Fill a basket or a bag with:
�tire gauge
�liter (or gallon) of oil
�wax
�chamois
�car wash coupons
�squeegee for the windows
�mileage log and pen
�travel mug

The ice-cream/sundae lover:
Fill a basket with:
�ice cream scoop
�gourmet sauces
�sprinkles
�cones
�maraschino cherries
�assorted nuts
�sundae glasses and spoons

Cookie lover:
Use a cookie jar for a "basket". Fill the jar with:
�your favorite cookie recipes or a cook book
�cookie cutters
�chocolate chips
�nuts
�decorator icing set
�assorted sprinkles

Create a night out in a basket:
Fill a basket with:
�list of baby-sitters or coupons for baby-sitting
�restaurant guide and/or gift certificates
�movie reviews and/or tickets
�tickets to show or concert
�cab fair
�lighted key chain

For the couch potato:
Fill a large basket or box with:
�assorted bags of flavored popcorn
�other snacks like chips, nuts, candy
�pre-recorded movies
�TV Guide subscription
�TV Remote holder
�Comfortable slippers
�Cushion

Make a kid's beach pack(perfect for vacations):
Fill a plastic pail with:
�plastic shovel
�sand molds
�beach ball or plastic flotation device (deflated)
�beach towel
�flip-flops
�sunglasses
�sunscreen for kids
�bathing suit

For the puzzle lover:
Fill a basket with:
�Rubic's cube
�3D puzzle
�jigsaw puzzle
�word-search book
�crossword puzzle book
�slider puzzles
�and any other puzzles you can find