Gift Basket Idea with Fresh Flowers | Easy DIY Gift
This post is sponsored by CVS. As always, all opinions and creative ideas are our own.
Sometimes you don’t need a birthday, holiday or special occasion to make someone’s day! We’re sharing a fun twist on a traditional gift basket by adding fresh flowers. It’s such an easy way to dress up a simple gift and make it feel extra special!
We filled ours with unexpected finds from CVS, including trending beauty products, cozy accessories, fun drinks, snacks and even toys. Who knew you could find so many cute gifting goodies in one stop?! I am so lucky to have a CVS at the end of my neighborhood and have been grabbing last minute gifts for kids and teachers for years, it’s my secret favorite (and crazy convenient!) gifting destination. Plus, they have cards and wrapping paper so it’s a win all the way around! 😉
Floral Gift Basket
A “just because” gift basket is one of our favorite ways to surprise someone! Whether it’s for a friend, neighbor, teacher or family member, it’s a thoughtful little gift that doesn’t need a special occasion.
We started with a thrifted basket (bonus points for giving something old new life!) and added a fresh bouquet from CVS alongside our on-trend finds. YES, CVS HAS FRESH FLOWERS! Truly, the flowers make the whole basket feel a little more special without adding a ton of extra work.
Start With a Few Fun Categories
The trick to making a gift basket feel personal is mixing a few different categories. We love including something useful, something yummy and something just for fun! It’s important to note that in store has a huge selection not offered online so head to your local store to peruse personally!
- Something cozy: EOS Vanilla Cashmere Lotion or a pair of soft socks.
- Something pretty: Olive & June Nail Polish, cute hair accessories or the bestselling setting spray.
- Something fizzy: Bloom Pop Raspberry Lemonade or another fun probiotic pop.
- Something salty: Dot’s Pretzels are everybody’s favorite for a reason, so yummy!
- Something completely unnecessary but fun: Floral playing cards or a classic toy.
Mixing beauty, snacks, drinks and playful little extras makes the basket feel full of personality!
Discover Something New at CVS
Can we talk about how many unexpected things we found at CVS?! We went looking for gift basket fillers and came across bestselling books (who knew?!), the cutest teddy bear keychain, cozy socks, trendy squishies, wooden toys, tasty probiotic drinks and so many beauty finds!
Of course, there were plenty of popular snacks and seasonal treats to choose from, too. We love that you can pick up skincare, beverages, toys, accessories and gifts all in one shopping trip plus the gift packaging needs like cellophane! It’s a fun place to discover new favorites beyond the everyday essentials!
How to Make a Gift Basket with Fresh Flowers
Adding fresh flowers is such an easy way to elevate a regular gift basket! Here’s how we put ours together:
EASY GIFT IDEA
DIY Fresh Flower Gift Basket
- Start with a basket. Any basket will work, but we love finding one at the thrift store! It’s a great way to make the gift feel a little more unique.
- Line with cellophane. Protect the inside of your basket with a waterproof lining before adding your flowers.
- Add soaked floral foam. Place water-soaked floral foam blocks inside a watertight container in the basket. This will help keep your fresh flowers hydrated.
- Attach your gifts to wooden skewers. Use tape to secure wooden skewers to the backs of your goodies so they stand upright. Arrange them at different heights, making sure the larger items don’t hide the smaller ones.
- Fill in with fresh flowers. Once everything is arranged, tuck fresh flower stems into the floral foam to fill in the gaps. We love how the flowers soften the look of the basket and make all those everyday goodies feel a little more special!
That’s it! A DIY fresh flower gift basket that’s pretty, practical and full of fun surprises!
Who Could You Surprise?
The best part about this gift basket idea is that it works for just about anyone! A few of our favorite reasons to make one:
- A friend who needs a little pick-me-up
- A neighbor surprise
- Teacher or coworker appreciation
- A college student care package
- A family member
- A simple thank-you
- A weekend surprise
- A little “thinking of you” gift
Just swap out the goodies to fit whoever you’re gifting it to and choose fresh flowers in their favorite colors!
Make Your Own Fresh Flower Gift Basket
Next time you need a gift idea, grab a basket, add a few fun finds and finish it off with fresh flowers! It’s a simple way to turn everyday goodies into something a little more memorable.
Stop by your local CVS or visit CVS.com to see what new beauty finds, snacks, beverages, toys and seasonal goodies you can discover for your next gift basket!
