Our Favorite Homemade Valentine’s Day Basket Ideas | Wilton (2024)

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How to make the perfect Valentine's basket? ›

Fill your gift basket with a variety of packaged sweets: we suggest popcorn drizzled with Candy Melts candy or candy-coated pretzels. Complete your basket with a few romantic DVD's and a big, cozy blanket!

Dress up a simple picture frame with colorful candy hearts for a sweet DIY Valentine gift idea. Cut out a cardboard circle to fit on top of a square frame. Adhere hearts as shown, then glue the cardboard to the frame. You can also use pastel-colored foam hearts to make a longer-lasting frame.

1 — Romantic Date Night Basket

Light up a set of pillar candles for a romantic ambiance. Don't forget to include gourmet chocolates to share with your partner. You can even throw in a sexy red slip for your special woman or yourself. Elevate the evening with a nice bottle of wine or bubbly to toast to your love.

The best gift baskets tie in your recipient's interests and items that match the occasion. For example, gifting a few of your significant other's favorite movies or books, along with chocolates, flowers, or other confectionaries can make the perfect Valentine's gift. Just don't forget a card and festive wrapping!

Arrange the tallest or largest items at the back of the container to create a visual balance. Gradually fill in the space with smaller items, ensuring everything is visible and aesthetically pleasing. Pay attention to color and texture, and arrange items in an eye-catching manner.

If you're unsure about what to get your special someone for Valentine's Day, the survey says that the most traditional gifts are the most desired: 48% want a nice dinner at a restaurant. 34% want chocolates. 31% want flowers.

Some traditional first Valentine's Day gift ideas include a flower bouquet, a box of chocolate, and a card with a thoughtful message.

Regardless of the basket you choose, you should fill the bottom with crumpled paper or another type of filler before adding the gift items. This filler provides an even, decorative base. Crumpled tissue paper is one of the most common options, but shredded paper, shredded cellophane, and straw can also work well.

A variety of gift baskets exist: some contain fruit; while others might contain dry or canned foods such as tea, crackers and jam; or the basket might include a combination of fruit and dried good items.

Think Outside the Basket

But if you think the gift recipient would appreciate another style of container, or you have something else on hand, feel free to deviate from the norm. How about a fun serving bowl or ceramic baking dish for kitchen-themed items?

What do you put in a heart basket? ›

Cut a strip of card stock or construction paper to make the handle. Glue the ends on the inside of the heart basket. Once the glue dries, fill the basket with candy, chocolates, confetti, or valentine notes. For a sturdier basket, use felt instead of paper.