When asked in my gift basket classes, “Does a hair dryer work as good on shrink wrap as a heat gun?” now I know how to respond because of this video experiment comparing the two items. I was surprised by the results, but perhaps you won’t be. See it for yourself.

Why Shrink Wrap Instead of Cellophane Wrap?

When I began making gift baskets in 1990, I chose cellophane wrap for all of my designs because I wasn’t ready to invest in shrink wrapping equipment.

Today, it’s important to be ready to apply all types of wrapping materials around completed designs, as customers will request different styles. You’ll also require different wraps according to the themes you make.

Shipping requirements dictate that shrink wrap is added around most, if not all, gift baskets, to protect it during travel. Some designers also add cellophane outside of the shrink wrap to provide a soft appearance around the inside protection.

If you use a hair dryer to shrink wrap, how effective is this technique for you, and how realistic is the above video compared to your results?

© 2008-2010 Shirley George Frazier. All rights reserved. Shirley Frazier is the world's expert on the gift basket industry, professional speaker and demonstrator, and author of How to Start a Home-Based Gift Basket Business, The Gift Basket Design Book, and Marketing Strategies for the Home-Based Business: Solutions You Can Use Today. Visit GiftBasketBusiness.com for DVDs, CDs, reports, tips, a free online newsletter, and more to learn, grow, and profit with gift baskets.

Looking for ideas on what to put in your baskets? Here’s where you’ll find numerous gift giving ideas and items that are perfect for gift baskets for everyday and special occasions.

	Baby		New House		Birthday		Wedding
	Diapers		Key ring		Party hat		Crackers
	Bib		Kitchen utensils		Ice cream scooper		Cheese
	Teething ring		Pot holders		Waffle cones		Fruit
	Nail clippers		Placemats		Thank you cards		Cutting board
	Receiving blanket		Fragrant soaps		Disposable camera		Cheese knife
	Comb and brush		Dish towels		Tea or coffee		Champagne
	Socks		Cider/champagne		Cookies		Drinking flutes
	Soap and lotion		Drinking flutes		Crackers		His/her soaps
	Skin cream		Drawer sachets		Cheese		Picture frame
	Bonnet		Switchplates		Chocolates		Disposable camera

	Pet		Bereavement		Get Well		New Car
	Leash		Poem book		Soups		Soft cloths
	Treats		Hard candies		Fruit		Polish
	Water bowl		Fruit		Puzzles		Car wax
	Toys		Picture frame		Fiction books		Cleanser
	Collar		Notecards		Tea		Air freshener
	Personalized tag		Candles		Tissues		Music CD
	Pooper scooper		Tea or coffee		Apple cider		Tire cleaner
	Cleaning spray		Cookies		Soft cookies		CD organizer
	Training book		Biscotti		Find-the-word books		Spot cleaner
	Muzzle		Soft music CD		Lotions		Car wash coupon

You’ll find more ideas and product/supply links at GiftBasketWholesaleSupplies.com and OrganicWholesaleSupplies.com.

What are some of your favorite gift basket items?

© 2008-2010 Shirley George Frazier. All rights reserved. Shirley Frazier is the world's expert on the gift basket industry, professional speaker and demonstrator, and author of How to Start a Home-Based Gift Basket Business, The Gift Basket Design Book, and Marketing Strategies for the Home-Based Business: Solutions You Can Use Today. Visit GiftBasketBusiness.com for DVDs, CDs, reports, tips, a free online newsletter, and more to learn, grow, and profit with gift baskets.