We have given you tons of ideas on different, reasonable and creative gifts to place in a hamper, but apart from making quirky gifts, you can also create some artistic and affordable hamper containers. Read on to know more…

• Shoes: - Yes, if you have some nice Ugg boots that you do not want or are new and you want to gift it, then you can use it as a gift hamper container. Make sure you place dry gifts inside this which are packed in a plastic bottle or packet. This could be a really creative way to surprise someone.
• Cork containers: – If you have collected some medium sized liquor bottle corks then you can utilize them. Make a hole in the between with a knife and put in some cute earrings in there. You can also attach a magnet behind so that they can be used as fridge magnets. Paint them well so they look decorative.
• Strainer containers: - If you are sending a fruit basket across or some delicacy then a strainer is very useful. The opposite person receiving the gift can make use of the strainer too, and it will be just another extra gift. You can also use some craft paper or ribbons to highlight the outsides of the strainer.
• Toy trucks: - If you have a dump truck then you are in luck! You can use this to place a lot of jars and smaller containers. This can be the final hamper basket. This unique idea will surprise the other person and bring a huge smile on their face, we guarantee!  Make sure you only use this idea if you are taking the hamper along to gift it and not sending post otherwise you will have to double pack to ship it.
• Birdcage: - Who needs a basket when you have a birdcage just kept like that at home. Polish it few days before and wash it off well if it has been kept in your store room or garage for ages. If your gift has a vintage theme, then you can keep it a little off coloured without polishing. Put in all your gifts inside this cage and use tons of ribbons to decorate. This surely is an amazing and quirky idea.
• Paint cans: - Have empty paint cans lying around? If yes, then use them! Use colourful paints to decorate them and add in some glitter. Wash them well before using it. Once they are clean, you can put in several packed gifts like nail polishes, lipsticks, make-up sets, message cards, etc.
• Book container:- If you have an old empty book or a fancy hard cover book then cut out the pages in a rectangle shape and use this as a container. You cannot place food items in there but can place some liquor bottles, make-up items, accessories, etc.

We hope these few unique ideas are helpful to youand can even send some of such hampers by post to your loved ones. You can find many other things around the house to use as hamper container and baskets.

Marian Anderson had once made a very thought provoking quote – “Everyone has a gift for something, even if it is the gift of being a good friend.” Everyone likes a good gift. A gift can be anything – they could be a bouquet of roses, an expensive dress, hampers delivered in UK or to any other part of the world or even something innovative such as a package holiday. But what makes gifts even more special are two things – if you can personalise them and if you do a buy a gift that really suite the person you want to offer the gift to. To make sure your gift hits the right note with that person, here are a few tricks that you could use and make the right decision:

• The occasion – You first need to look at what the event or the occasion is. If you are gifting someone something just for the joy of gifting, there is no special occasion for it, then almost any gift that you give is going to be a big hit because you are doing something wonderful, yet unexpectedly. If there are occasions, then choose according to that. For example, you can give your friend a mug with a naughty saying on it for their birthday but you certainly can’t gift something like that when they are getting married.
• Know the person well – Are you on very good terms with the person you are gifting the things to? Or are you just mutual acquaintances of business colleagues? You also should consider how close the other person considers you to be. Extremely informal gifts for business partners or very expensive gifts for someone you barely know are going to be looked at with distaste or suspicion. It may even lead to souring of a few relationships.
• The gift’s appearance – If you are gifting something along the lines of a paid vacation or a day in the amusement park, then you don’t have to worry about the way the gift is wrapped up and delivered or handed over to the other person. Here are some unique gifts that speak on their own – they don’t need an attractive outer wrapping. For example – antique sculptures or paintings, heirloom jewellery and luxury cars are good enough on their own. For the other gifts, whether big or small, a little bit of festive wrapping and some gift ornaments like tassels and bells go a long way to create a better impression.
• Timing of the gift – If there is an event that will be happening in the next week or so and your gift is to be posted, post it in time in such a way that the other person gets the gift on that day, not before or after. This advice holds good for gifts that you personally give to someone too. Make the occasion special with your gifts; don’t give them as afterthoughts or as a result of social propriety.

So follow these simple yet effective tips and let your gift make the right impact on your chosen ones.

The special warmth that runs through your body when you open a gift given by a loved one is so enthralling! The rush of excitement that accompanies you is a feeling incomparable, the euphoria is too much to handle – haven’t you felt this way too? Getting and giving gifts is a symbolic gesture which counts so much for any special occasion! But giving proper, loved and appreciated gifts is an art, which anyone can master, but it requires observation and the willingness to see that special smile on someone’s face.

These days, gifts are not really based on need – we all have everything we need. So, the basis of choosing a gift for someone should be aesthetic value, creative value and something connecting the giver of the gift to the receiver in a unique and personal way. Gift giving is certainly not an easy task!

If it is someone’s birthday, anniversary, wedding, celebration of some achievement or any such special occasion, gift giving is the best way to convey our happiness for the same. A carefully chosen present is worth a thousand words. So, keep in mind the following, while you pick up that special something for the recipient:

-          The person’s taste- Is the recipient intellectual? If so, does he read? If yes, what does he read? One question must follow other in a logical fashion and gift picked accordingly.

-          What do you have in common? Is it through the drawing class you met or at a history symposium? Select something that may mark your first meeting, any special incident or some patent one liner you share as a joke – anything up, close and personal.

-          Some generic gifts – If you are really not sure what will be a good gift, items like laptop accessories, daily use items like bags or purses, watches, organic or gourmet soap, pots and pans, pens, mobile accessories or bed linen is a good idea. These things can immediately put to use and never lose their utility.

-          Cost of the gift – How well do you know the person? Do they or do they not value an expensive gift like precious metal or stone? Are they a simple person who appreciates even low cost gifts? These are the questions you must take note of.

-          The hamper question – Will it be appropriate and fitting? A multitude of options are available on the internet to buy cheap hampers in UK. The UKtops the charts for sale of cheap hampers to give away as Christmas gifts. But they may be too generic and not classify as well-thought after gifts.

-          The person’s occupation – If the recipient is a teacher, it may be a good idea to gift them nice pens. If they work for a corporate, think about personalized stationery or cufflinks/ briefcase.

Gifts are wonderful! A person who has mastered the art of gift giving, will ensure there is a lot of warmth for every person they give a gift. Gifts have even grownups getting all jumpy like kids. That’s the charm! So, follow the key pointers while picking a gift and make them smile with your gestures!