How to Make the Ultimate Spa Basket: 10 Steps (with Pictures) (2024)

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   Gather your supplies. Purchase the sorts of goodies you'd like to add into the ultimate spa basket. Some suggestions include:

   • Bath bombs
   • Bath salts
   • Meditation CD, or relaxing music
   • Scented candles
   • A loofah
   • A body brush
   • Soaps - gourmet versions, glycerin, and scented, some castile
   • Moisturizer for hands, face, and body
   • Bath and/or shower gel
   • Hand mitts
   • Sleeping mask for relaxing
   • Facial mask/ingredients, body mask
   • Face washer, hand towel, body towel, etc.
   • Lotions and creams
   • Bubble bath, bath oil
   • Perfume/scent/essential oils
   • Shampoo/conditioner/hair oil, etc.
   • Massage tools
   • Cute stuffed toy
   • A book or magazine to read in the bath
   • Shower cap, bathrobe
   • Lavender bags
   • Any other items that you think would make the basket awesome
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   Purchase the basket after the goodies. That way you'll know how large it needs to be.

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   Purchase the items needed to help create the basket. These include:

   • Tissue paper for padding. Under that you might like to use crinkle paper to bulk it out and create a soft under layer
   • Cellophane or plastic wrap for covering the basket
   • Ribbon, glitter, and bows for decoration
   • Clear tape for holding parts together
   • Card
   • Explanatory notelets describing unique items or which provide directions
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   Consider color coordinating the basket. Color coordinating can be seasonal, or related to an event such as a forthcoming baby, or the favorite colors of the recipient. For example, if you will be giving the basket in fall (autumn), use orange colored items, even add orange and gold flowers to go with it. If it will be given during Winter, use cool colors like blue or white.

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   Lay down tissue paper to cover the bottom and sides and let it run up over the rim. If you need to pad it, add the crinkle paper or bunched up tissue paper.

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   Lay a folded towel inside the basket to the side to provide that artistic flourish. This is an important addition as it highlights the basket's purpose.

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   Place all of the other items you've purchased inside the basket where they look nice and neat. This may take some rearranging here and there until it looks right but the basics are:

   • Largest items at the "back"
   • Smallest items in the "front"
   • All other items ranging from small to large size are place in between.
   • The most interesting items should be the easiest to see.

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   Tie some scented items with ribbon and place on top. Good choices include:

   • Cinnamon sticks
   • Dried lavender
   • Bouquet garni
   • Small candles
   • Candy canes, mints, etc.
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   Wrap the whole basket in cellophane (or plastic wrap). Make sure that there are no wrinkles.

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    Add a bow and you are done! It's also a good idea to add a card by sticking it to the outside with strong tape, or attaching by ribbon.

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• If using real flowers for decoration, make the basket and place the flowers just before delivering the basket.

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• Add a cute towel animal.

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• This makes a great wedding gift!

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• Wicker basket
• Tissue paper
• Crinkle paper
• Hand towel
• Flowers for decoration (optional)
• Ribbon
• Cellophane or plastic wrap

• Bath bombs
• Bath salts
• Meditation CD, or relaxing music
• Scented candles
• A loofah
• A body brush
• Soaps - gourmet versions, glycerin, and scented, some castile
• Moisturizer for hands, face, and body
• Bath and/or shower gel
• Hand mitts
• Sleeping mask
• Facial mask
• Facial mask ingredients
• Body mask
• Face washcloth, hand towel, body towel, etc.
• Lotions and creams
• Bubble bath, bath oil
• Perfume/scent/essential oils
• Shampoo/conditioner/hair oil, etc.
• Massage tools
• Cute stuffed toy
• A book or magazine to read in the bath
• Shower cap, bathrobe
• Lavender bags
• Cinnamon sticks, candy canes, mints, lavender or other dry herbs, etc.
• Bubble bath mix

Co-authors: 14

Updated: December 4, 2021

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Categories: Spa Treatments

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