You can fill them with money (coins work great!) if they snap closed securely, small toys if you have ones you’d like to give (a friend once gave me a ton of handmade wood tops I like to use), or dried fruit.
Shredded paper filler is so simple to make yourself, its ridiculous. It is also unbelievably less expensive then buying the crinkled paper filler from a store. With DIY shredded paper filler you can fill your gift bags or baskets or use it to decorate your next party.
Not only is this shredded paper great for gift bags, but it can also be used in glass vases for a colorful addition to a table, in party favor bag, or as a basket filler.
Depending on the outcome you want, every paper will give a slightly different result. Tissue paper results in a little more uneven, rough texture, because it tends to tear in the blades. While card stock results in small even strips of paper. However your results will vary from mine, depending on the type of shredder you have and the paper you use.
Did I tell you this was simple or what? The small amount of time it takes to make your own shredded paper gift bag filler is absolutely worth the cost savings.
Who knew shredders could be used for more than credit card applications and confidential information? Have fun shredding!
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FAQ
What can I use instead of crinkle paper?
How do I choose the best basket filler items?
In conclusion, the key to choosing great basket filler items lies in tailoring them to both the recipient and the occasion. Selecting a mixture of fun trinkets, practical accessories and on-theme treats ensures the basket filler enhances – rather than overcrowds – your overall gift basket.
What kind of filler do you put in a gift basket?
Some examples include shredded newspaper, shredded tissue paper, Easter grass, large pieces of confetti, packing straw or colored foam balls. There is no right or wrong type of filler for a basket. Just choose something you like and/or that you feel matches the contents of the gift basket. How do you stuff the bottom of a basket?
How do you fill a gift basket?
There is no right or wrong type of filler for a basket. Just choose something you like and/or that you feel matches the contents of the gift basket. How do you stuff the bottom of a basket? Regardless of the basket you choose, you should fill the bottom with crumpled paper or another type of filler before adding the gift items.
What can you put in a basket?
From creating a centerpiece of a basket and flowers to hiding an ugly planter inside a cool basket – you can do almost anything. Baskets are perfect for displaying all kinds of stuff: seashells and stars, pinecones with lights, greenery and driftwood. You may stick to low basket trays if they fit the space better.