17 Christmas Basket Ideas for Sister
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Sisters share an unbreakable bond and a special Christmas basket will show her how much you care and appreciate her.
Here are 17 fabulous basket ideas that will make her holiday truly magical.
From decadent chocolates to skincare, specialty teas, and a pedicure treat, choose what your sister loves best!
1. Teen Girl Holiday Gift Basket
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This DIY teen girl gift basket is perfect for any teenage girl who loves makeup and pampering!
Choose a lovely plastic basket like this and wrap it with a huge bow! Then fill it with a makeup bag, a set of makeup brushes, hair ties, soft slippers, a fleece blanket, candy cane treats, and some decadent chocolates.
Check out these other DIY Christmas basket ideas as well!
2. Cozy Chocolate
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Cozying up with chocolate is the ultimate treat for the festive season.
I adore this vibrant red bucket, especially how the gift scarf playfully peeks over the edges, adding a touch of festive charm.
Here are some sweet ideas to include in the bucket – candy cane, hot cocoa mixes, Hershey kisses, Ghirardelli holiday chocolate squares, a lovely snowflake ornament, and a personalized mug.
Check out these great DIY Christmas gift ideas under $10!
3. Baking Themed Gift Basket
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If your sister loves baking, here is the perfect gift basket for her. This one is so easy to put together and won’t cost a fortune.
Find a lovely red tin bucket like this and fill it with holiday cookie cutters, sugar cookie mix, sprinkles, a spatula, oven gloves, and a tea towel.
4. Coffee Gift Basket
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Let your sister wake up to a steaming cup of coffee with this fun coffee gift basket. I love using a wooden crate like this to hold all the goodies.
Wrap the crate with a huge hessian bow and fill it with ground coffee, coffee mugs, to-go coffee cups, sugar, creamer, stir sticks, and homemade biscotti.
5. Pedicure Gift Basket
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Pamper your precious sister with a pedicure that she can enjoy in the privacy of her home. This fun idea packs all the items into a pair of plush bedroom slippers like these.
Things to include will be a foot file, nail polish, electronic nail file, cuticle oil, and foot lotion. Add a handwritten card for a personal special finish.
6. Spa Gift Basket with Homemade Items
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Take your gift basket to the next level with these awesome ideas from Irena and Cyna from Country Hill Cottage. Learn how to make candy cane bath bombs, peppermint bubble scoops, candy cane soap, lip balm, and peppermint body butter.
Present them in a natural woven basket that she can use in her bathroom to store bathroom essentials. The products are all-natural and designed to pamper your sister and make her feel truly special.
You’ll also want to check out these cheap DIY Christmas gifts to add to your basket.
7. Cozy Christmas Gift Basket
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A cozy Christmas basket will tempt your sister to kick off her shoes, relax in front of the fire, and enjoy the evening!
Choose a rustic woven basket and fill it with a bottle of wine, a personalized mug, Hot Cocoa, mini marshmallows, a chunky knit blanket like this, and a pair of fun festive socks. Tie loads of red and white ribbons around all the gifts to add to the festive spirit.
8. Movie theme
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What is better than cozying up and watching movies to celebrate the festive season? Here is a great idea to make a movie theme Christmas gift basket for your sister.
Fill a basket with popcorn, popcorn bowls, a cozy blanket, and some classic movies she loves. You can also include cute decorations to hang on the Christmas tree.
9. “Swiftie” Basket
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Is your sister a Taylor Swift fan? Well, I have found the ultimate Christmas basket idea for her!
This basket is a musical delight featuring references to her music, love life, and career. Include a DIY Taylor Swift themed craft kit and a few Taylor Swift DVDs. Pack all the goodies into a luxurious, sparkly gold box like this, tied with a purple glitter ribbon and bow.
10. Self Care
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My next idea is a fab basket that will encourage a go-getter sister to slow down, relax, breathe, and take a moment to herself.
Include stress-relieving herbal tea, an inspirational journal, a mantra band with a special message, cozy socks, a soft throw, a bar of natural soap, and a choice of soothing face masks.
11. Croissant, Jam and Berries Gift Basket
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Turn your sister’s holiday breakfast into a tempting feast with a croissant, jam, and berries gift basket.
Place 3 to 4 croissants into a cupcake box lined with parchment paper. Add a selection of decadent jams, fresh berries, whipped cream, and must-have chocolate. Choose a pretty basket to hold all the treats!
You also need to see these brilliant Christmas stocking ideas!
12. Popcorn Lover
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I LUV this fun and different idea! Fill a large decorative bucket with a choice of gourmet popcorn wrapped up in clear bags and tied with sparkly ribbons.
You can buy the popcorn or make it yourself. This blog post has a tempting recipe for Christmas Peppermint Crunch Popcorn. Don’t forget to throw in some paper napkins and fun festive plates like these.
13. Gift Card and Treat Filled Slippers
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Stuffed slippers may sound odd, but I am obsessed with this awesome idea! Choose a pair of plush slipper like these and fill them with pampering goodies.
Include gift cards, cozy socks, candy, lip balm, an exotic coffee blend, scented candles, hand cream, and bath bubbles. Your sister will enjoy a well-earned pampering session.
14. Chocolate, Candle and Bathsalts
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What is your perfect evening? For me, it is a relaxing bath and chocolate. Create this dream for your sister with these ideas from Serena of Serena Bakes.
Fill a woven basket with decadent chocolate slabs, a lovely candle, and a bottle of Sea Breeze natural bath salts. If you prefer, you can decant the bath salts into a luxurious glass canister like this.
15. Makeup Gift Basket
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A makeup gift basket is the perfect gift for a sister! I love these black and white striped boxes that Erin has chosen.
Fill the box with natural organic eye shadow, eyeliner, glossy lipsticks, face creams, cleansers, lip balm, a crease brush, and nail polish.
If your sister is just beginning her makeup journey, include a guidebook on mastering makeup techniques to help her achieve a flawless, professional look.
16. Skin Care
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Help your sister achieve a glowing complexion with a unique skin care Christmas gift basket, filled with nourishing products that will leave her feeling radiant and refreshed.
I found this delightful woven gift basket on Amazon to hold all the products.
Fill it with cleanser, moisturizer, lip scrub, bath bomb, body lotion, face steamer, aroma therapy candle, snacks, skincare fridge, face roller, toner, and a choice of face masks.
17. Tea Gift Basket
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In my house, tea time is anytime, and if your sister shares that love, a tea gift basket will be a delightful and thoughtful present she’ll love.
Include classics like Chamomile Tea and Walkers Shortbread Cookies. Also add in a tea rest, decorative tea tins for storage, and a handwritten note saying how much you love her!
You’ll also want to see these brilliant Christmas gift wrapping ideas!