So you're planning on making gifts for the holiday season or a special day? Here are some ideas that might help you create the perfect package.
Accessorize
Gather accessories for packaging these treats. Pretty baskets,
platters, trays, tins, and boxes transport your baking treasures
while doubling as part of the gift. Line containers with
colorful cloth napkins, fabric cut with pinking shears or pot
holders, kitchen towels, etc. to cushion and protect baked goods.
For an added surprise, tuck smaller, inedible gifts, such as holiday candles and cookie cutters among the goodies. Maybe even give your cookies wrapped in plastic wrap on a cookie sheet with a festive bow. Other ideas include using canning jars with fabric on top to conceal the lid and make it festive. Spray paint coffee cans, then stamp or sponge on your decorations. You can use brown craft bags and place individually wrapped treats in the bag top with tissue sticking out the top and a bow. Decorate your bags by adding stamps, stencils, stickers, fabric or small ornaments. Use your imagination and have fun! You can also add sprigs of evergreens, holly or other goodies to your bows to create a festive, seasonal look.
To keep baked gifts fresh, wrap containers with plastic wrap,
gather at the top, and secure with a bow. Or wrap each food
separately. Plastic food bags and boxes with holiday motifs make
functional yet fun presentations for your gifts.
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About the authors: Mary Ann and Kimberly, a mother and daughter team, have created their sites ThePartyWorks.com and CakeworksCentral.com to provide a treasure trove of free kids birthday parties, baby showers and cake decorating ideas. They are here to help, and will become your celebration destination!
