Homemade Gift Basket Ideas for Kids

by Rochelle
(Philippines)

I made this homemade gift basket for this adorable little boy named Leander. Leander is a cute, bubbly and *really* talkative kid who lives next door with his mom and older brother. He’s five and like most kids his age, he has a knack for saying the funniest things!

For this Christmas, I looked up a lot of homemade gift basket ideas but just couldn't find the perfect one for a bubbly kid. So instead, I got creative and made Leander a basket full of goodies that I’m sure he’ll love. I know most homemade gift basket ideas usually make use of, well, a basket but I figured kids won’t really see baskets as “fun” so I made Leander a colorful one made of cardstock instead. :)

The Basket

What you’ll need:

- 12x12 inch cardstock in a fun Christmas color

- A strip of cardstock in a complementing color for the basket handle

- A strip of patterned paper (optional)

- Double-sided tape

Step-by-step instructions:

- Click here to download the trapezoid and square templates, print and cut out each.

- Trace the trapezoid template onto your cardstock. Each trapezoid will form one side of your homemade gift basket. Repeat this step for the remaining three sides.

- Take each trapezoid and score and fold along the broken lines.

- Trace your square template onto cardstock and cut out. You can use whatever scraps you have for this and colors/design won’t matter as this is generally hidden from view. This will form the base of your basket.

- Using double-sided tape, assemble your homemade gift basket as illustrated in the photo.

- If you’re in the mood for a little more fun, decorate your basket handle before attaching it. I put a little color on mine by weaving in a strip of patterned paper.

- Now for the fun part! Unleash your creativity and decorate! I accessorized my homemade gift basket with patterned paper and a simple label. I wanted to add in a butterfly but I didn't think Leander would approve..

So. Done with the basket! Yes, it’s as easy as pie and the next part is even easier!


The Goodies

What you’ll need:

- A printer

- White cardstock

- Marshmallows

- Chocolates

- Candies

- Tic-Tacs

Step-by-Step Instructions:

Just 3 short, easy steps!

- Download and print the free printables (see download links below) on white cardstock.

- Cut out the graphics.

- Adhere to your goodies using double-sided tape.


Download Snowman Poop label here.

Download Christmas circle labels here.

Download chocolate nugget labels here.


Unfortunately, I don’t have the license to distribute this Tic-Tac Christmas label. As an alternative, you can simply wrap a Tic-Tac with patterned paper and write in your message.

Hope I somehow gave you another idea to add to your list of homemade gift basket ideas. This is really fun to do and kids are just such a delight and so easy to please you can never go wrong. ;)

Some Tidbits About Me:

I’m Rochelle and I’m a certified craft addict (surprise!). I dabble with all kinds of crafting medium but I have to say paper has a very special place in my heart and card-making has got to be my favorite pastime. When I'm not here lurking in Stephanie's pretty website, I'm probably busy updating my own site, Let’s Make Greeting Cards where I share lots of free card ideas, tutorials, templates and printables for a whole lot of card-making fun. Hope you drop by!

Thanks for looking and have a happy Christmas! :)


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