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5. You will find that the wax melts between 150-200 degrees. You would have to use a candy/candle thermometer to check the temperature of the wax in the double boiler. Once the wax melts, turn off the stove.

6. Prior to removing the molten wax from the heat, add the candle color and the fragrance oil of your choice. About 1/8 cup (30ml) of essential oil is normally enough. You can use candle fragrance oils like lavender, vanilla, clove, rose petals, pumpkin cheesecake, water blossom ivy, grapefruit, peppermint, lemongrass, eucalyptus etc. It’s great to select candle colors as per the fragrance oil you plan to use. For instance, blue lavender candles, red or pink rose candles, cream colored vanilla candles, purple jasmine candles, deep maroon clove aroma candles and so on. You can find a wide range of candle fragrance oils at fragranceoilsuppliers.com.

7. Remove the molten wax mixture from the heat and continue to stir till all the ingredients blend.

8. Pour the mixture into the candle mold and allow it to cool naturally for about 30-45 minutes. When you see that the top layer has thickened, make holes near the wick using a toothpick to allow the air to escape.

9. Once the candle has cooled completely, remove the mold sealer from the bottom of the mold. Uncoil and stretch the 0.5 inch wick. You can then easily pull the aromatherapy candle out of the mold.

10. Untie the wick from the long thin rod and cut off the excess wick, leaving about 0.25 inch. Cut the excess wick from the candle’s bottom.

Now that you know how to make aromatherapy candles, there are some fire safety instructions that you must never forget.

Workspace must be free of inflammable items at all times.
Never melt wax on the stove top/hot plate directly. Use a double boiler setup.
Never leave the wax unattended, while melting it in the double boiler.
If the wax catches fire, never douse it with water. Make use of baking soda.

You can get tons of marketing ideas to sell your aromatherapy candles at the following two links.

candle wick with metal tab

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4 Fun or Profit: How to Make a Votive Candle

Roxanne — Wed, 02 Jun 2010 13:46:00 +0000

The following article is from TeenMoneyMakingIdeas.Com:Do you know how to make a votive candle? If not, why not learn it and start your own home-based business? If you are unsure of what a votive candle is, it is a candle that is smaller than ordinary candles. These are frequently used in religious ceremonies and to increase the beauty of the patio. These candles make great gifts and so, several people buy them frequently. Thus, if you choose to start a votive candle-making business, your home-based business would do very well.

You will need the following materials for this project. These materials are available at Northstar3c.com and also at Southern Scentsations

hot plate or stove top
double boiler setup
1 to 1.5 lbs of candle wax (like soy wax)
candy/candle thermometer
candle wick with metal tab
Votive candle mold
work space clear of inflammable items
newspaper
candle color (as required)
toothpick
baking soda (to put off fire, if need be)

Learn how to make a votive candle by following these steps:

1. Choose a workspace such that there are no inflammable items in the vicinity, and cover it with newspaper. This helps during the cleaning process, after you have finished making the candles.

2. Next, you need to prepare the votive candle molds. For this, affix the metal tab of a wick to the bottom of the candle mold with the help of 1-2 drops of molten wax. Ensure that the wick is at the center of the votive candle mold and is standing straight.

Votive candle mold

3. Place the soy wax in the double boiler setup and heat the wax so that it melts. Never leave the double boiler setup unattended, as this can be very risky.

Simple double boiler using an old sauce pan containing water, and a
melting pot

4. Keep checking the temperature of the wax using a candle or candy thermometer. Once the wax melts completely at a temperature between 150-200 degrees, turn off the stove. If you want to add any color to the molten wax, do so now. Mix the color well with the molten wax and remove the mixture from the heat.

5. Pour the molten wax into the votive candle molds such that 0.5 inch below the rim is empty. You will also have to save some wax for later use.

6. Let this mold cool naturally. After about 30-45 mins, you will see that the top has cooled and a skin has formed. Use a toothpick to poke some holes near the wick, so that the trapped air gets released.

7. As the candle mold cools, the wax at the center of the candle tends to sink and a depression is formed. This is when you reheat some of the wax you had saved and add it to the mold again.

8. Once the votive candle molds have cooled completely, just turn the molds over and you will find that the votive candles slide out easily.

9. Finally, trim the candle wick to about 0.25 inch. Voila! You have just learnt to make a votive candle.

Now that you have learnt how to make a votive candle, here are some fire safety instructions:

Keep all inflammable items away from the hot plate or stove.
Always use a double boiler setup to melt the wax. Don’t ever melt the wax directly.
Never leave the wax unattended in the double boiler.
If there is a fire, make use of baking soda to put it off.
Never put off the fire with water.
If the fire is inside the double boiler heating pot, douse it by covering the boiler with a lid.

To start making money by selling these votive candles, get some great marketing ideas at the following two links.

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Unique Theme Gift Basket – Ideas for Gift basket with Beach Theme

Roxanne — Fri, 28 May 2010 07:47:28 +0000

The following article is from TeenMoneyMakingIdeas.Com:Since gift baskets are highly popular as a home-based business idea, I thought that it would be fun to discuss ideas for gift basket with beach theme. Who doesn’t love the beach? That being the case, beach theme gift baskets are a fantastic home-based business idea. They are super-fun to make and don’t need much investment in terms of time and money. The best part is that lots of people love to buy these. So your money making prospects are very good.

Beach theme gift basket

Visit a dollar store and a super-market to pick up the items that are needed to put together a beach theme gift basket. Here are the materials that you will require:

sand bucket/ basket/beach bag
filler material (colored tissue paper and ribbon pieces/shredded color paper)
beach theme gift items like sunscreen, flip-flops that are colorful, beach ball, sunglasses, water goggles, SPF 15 lip balm, frisbee, beach towel, beach toys, shells, hat, water bottle, bottle of lemonade or some energy drinks and so on.
decorative cellophane (silver/gold/orange/blue/green/red printed cellophane)
ribbon/satin bow (preferably in bright colors like yellow, red, green, blue etc.)
rubber stamps that go with the beach theme
markers
plain card and envelope

Here are some ideas for gift basket with beach theme and the steps involved.

1. The first thing you need is a container to include all the gift items in. I think that sand buckets and beach bags are the best, considering our theme. But you can always stick to a conventional wicker basket too. Just make sure that the container you select is large enough to hold all the goodies that you want to include in the gift basket.

2. Once you have selected the gift basket container, you will have to use some filler materials to make the basket look fuller. Since this is a beach theme gift basket, it’s nice to add colorful fillers. So use bright colors like red, yellow, greens and blues, while selecting the filler materials. You can make use of a few layers of colored tissue at the bottom of the basket. To this you can add a second filler layer of shredded color paper or ribbon pieces.

3. After the fillers are in place, you can gather the gift items to be included. Some of the ideas for gift basket with beach theme are gift items like sunscreen, flip-flops that are colorful, beach ball, sunglasses, water goggles, SPF 15 lip balm, frisbee, beach towel, beach toys, shells, hat, water bottle, bottle of lemonade, energy drinks and so on.

4. When you are arranging items in the gift basket, make sure that the bottles are placed at the center of the gift basket. Surround such breakable items with other soft items like towels.

5. Once all the items have been included, you can wrap the whole basket with decorative cellophane paper. You can use cellophanes that have bright prints like green, red, yellow/gold or blue motifs. Lay a sufficiently large piece of decorative cellophane on a table. Keep the gift basket at the center of the cellophane, and pull all the free edges of the cellophane upwards.

6. Hold the ends of the cellophane at the top of the basket, and secure it using a pretty looking bow or satin ribbon. Use bright colored ribbons/bows, preferably yellow, red, green, blue etc.

7. The only thing that needs to be done next is the inclusion of a card and an envelope. You can decorate a plain card using rubber stamps/markers and then, include this card and an envelope with your gift basket. Since we are making a beach theme gift basket, you can use rubber stamps that go with the theme and markers of bright colors (shades of red, yellow, green and blue).

If you want to expand your home-based gift basket business, check out how to make baby gift baskets , how to make a candy gift basket and also how to start a chocolate gift basket home-based business. There are lots of ways to market your gift baskets. You can find loads of ideas and strategies here: 25 Free Ways to Market Yourself Online

Now all that needs to be done is for you to take that first step. Go for it and I am sure, you will do well!

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How to Start a Chocolate Gift Basket Home-Based Business

Roxanne — Tue, 25 May 2010 16:40:06 +0000

The following article is from TeenMoneyMakingIdeas.Com:A chocolate gift basket home-based business is by far the most lucrative business you could get into as a teenager. It requires very low investment and you can make a good amount of money selling these. These gift baskets are the easiest to put together and there is a lot of scope for selling them. This is not just for chocolate lovers. It is a great gift idea for valentines, birthdays, festivals and any other occasion you can think of.

Visit a dollar store and a super-market to pick up all the materials that are needed to put together a chocolate theme gift basket. You will require the following materials:

basket (wicker basket or any other large container, with or without a handle will do.)
filler material (colored tissue paper and ribbon pieces/shredded color paper/plastic grass)
chocolate theme items like Hershey’s kisses, bar chocolates, Cadbury’s chocolates, chocolate-chip cookies, hot chocolate mixes, dark chocolate bars, mugs to drink hot chocolate from, chocolate making cook-book and so on.
decorative cellophane (silver/gold/orange/green/red printed cellophane)
ribbon/satin bow
rubber stamps
markers
plain card and envelope.

Here is the step-by-step guide on how to put together a chocolate gift basket.

1. The first thing you need is a medium-sized basket/container to put all the chocolate theme goodies in. You don’t always need to stick with a wicker basket. You can use any container that is sufficiently large to hold the items. If you want to buy a wicker basket, visit a dollar store or a yard sale. An old container lying at home can be used too. All it might need is a fresh coat of paint, so get creative!

2. Once you have selected the gift basket container, some preparation is needed before you can toss in the chocolate theme items. Place colored tissue at the bottom of the basket. This is the first layer of filler material. Add a second filler layer. You can use shredded color paper, plastic grass or ribbon pieces. The fillers not only make the gift basket look more appealing, but they also elevate the level of the gifts inside the basket. So they help in making the basket look fuller than it actually is.

3. Now that you have filled the basket with the filler materials, gather the gift items to be included in the basket. When you think of a chocolate gift basket, you can include a wide range of gift items that are related to the chocolate theme. Include things like Hershey’s kisses, bar chocolates, Cadbury’s chocolates, chocolate-chip cookies, hot chocolate mixes, dark chocolate bars, mugs to drink hot chocolate from, chocolate making cook-book and so on.

4. If you want the gift basket to look festive, wrap individual items in cellophane paper having silver/gold print. You can use cellophane that has red, orange or any other color print too, but gold and silver are my all time favorites.

5. On top of the filler material, start placing the individual gift items. Be careful while placing items like mugs, as they are breakable. It is always a good idea to keep the breakable items at the center of the gift basket and surround it with other items that can act like a cushion. So you can place the mugs at the center of the basket, and place things like the hot chocolate mixes, and chocolates around the mugs.

6. Cut a sufficiently large piece of cellophane and lay it on a flat surface. Keep the gift basket at the center of the cellophane paper, and pull all the free ends of the cellophane upwards.

7. You can use a pretty satin ribbon or bow to tie the free ends of the cellophane, at the top of the container.

8. Finally, include a gift tag or a card and envelope. I prefer a card and envelope, so that people have enough space to write down a simple message. You can decorate a plain card using rubber stamps/markers and then, include this card and an envelope with your gift basket.

If you liked this topic, I am sure you would love to know how to make baby gift baskets and how to make a candy gift basket.You can then expand your home-based gift basket business. Check out the following articles to get ideas on how to market your gift baskets.

Simple double boiler using an old sauce pan containing water, and a
melting pot

Things cannot get any easier than this. Just have the confidence and start your gift basket business today. Good luck and have fun.For more information like this, visit TeenMoneyMakingIdeas.Com.

4 Fun or Profit: How to Make Scented Candles

Roxanne — Thu, 20 May 2010 16:18:38 +0000

The following article is from TeenMoneyMakingIdeas.Com:Have you ever wanted to learn how to make scented candles? Scented candles and aromatherapy candles are the “in” thing today. Not only do people want to buy scented candles because of their fragrance, but they also have therapeutic qualities. For instance, lavender scented candles can help a person sleep better. Since scented candles are “hot” in the candle making industry, why not start your own scented candles home-based business?

The materials that you need for making scented candles are available at Northstar3c.com and Southern Scentsations. You can also find these items in several craft stores. You will require the following materials to make scented candles.

hot plate or stove top
double boiler setup
1 to 1.5 lbs of soy wax
candy/candle thermometer
candle wick
candle mold
mold sealer
work space clear of flammable items
newspaper
long thin rod (e.g. knitting needle, chopstick, pencil etc.)
candle color of your choice
candle fragrance oils like vanilla, clove, lavender, orange chiffon, rose petals, pumpkin cheesecake, water blossom ivy, grapefruit, peppermint, lemongrass, eucalyptus etc. You can find a wide range of candle fragrance oils at fragranceoilsuppliers.com
toothpick
baking soda (to put off fire, if need be)

Here is the step-by-step guide on how to make scented candles.

1. You need to prepare a work area, which is clear of flammable items. Since candle making can get messy, it is best to spread out several sheets of newspaper on your work area. Once you are done making the scented candles, you can just toss the dirty newspapers, instead of wasting time scrubbing the work area.

2. Next, you need to insert about 0.5 inch of the candle wick into the hole, at the bottom of the candle mold.

5 Petal Scallop 4″ X 3″

3. Roll this 0.5 inch of wick around your finger and hold it against the candle mold. Use a small piece of mold sealer to seal the hole and cover the coiled wick. This will prevent the molten candle from oozing out of the hole, when you pour it into the mold.

mold sealer

4. Now pull the long end of the candle wick upwards, and tie it to a long thin rod. You can use a chopstick or pencil. While tying the wick to the long rod, ensure that the wick is taut inside the candle mold. Place the rod on the mold’s top.

5. This is the step where you need to be very careful. Set up the double boiler on the hot plate or stove, and drop the soy wax into the double boiler. I suggest soy wax, as it comes out of the mold easily and is great for making scented candles.

6. Keep checking the temperature of the wax with the help of a candy/candle thermometer. It is best to let the temperature reach 150 to 200 degrees. Don’t ever let it go above 250 degrees. We don’t want wax fumes catching fire! When you are certain that all the wax has melted, turn off the stove.

7. Before removing the molten wax from the heat, add the candle color and the fragrance oil of your choice. About 1/8 cup (30ml) of scented oil is enough. You can use candle fragrance oils like vanilla, clove, lavender, orange chiffon, rose petals, pumpkin cheesecake, water blossom ivy, grapefruit, peppermint, lemongrass, eucalyptus etc. You can find a wide range of candle fragrance oils at fragranceoilsuppliers.com.

8. Remove the molten wax mixture from the heat and continue to stir, till all the ingredients blend.

9. Add some soy wax chips into the candle mold. This helps bind the wax and prevents shrinkage, when the molten wax cools. Now you can pour the molten wax mixture into the mold.

10. Let the mold cool naturally for about 30 to 45 minutes. When you see a hard top layer, use a toothpick to make holes near the wick. This will prevent formation of air pockets.

11. Once the candle has cooled completely, remove the mold sealer from the bottom of the candle mold. Uncoil and stretch the 0.5 inch wick. You can then pull the scented candle out of the mold.

12. Finally, untie the wick from the long thin rod and cut off the excess wick, leaving about a quarter of an inch. Cut the excess wick from the scented candle’s bottom.

Now that you know how to make scented candles, there are some fire safety instructions that you must never forget during candle making.

Your work area must be free of all flammable items.
Wax must never be melted on the stove/hot plate directly. Use a double boiler setup.
Never leave the wax unattended, when you are melting it in the double boiler.
If the wax catches fire, you must never douse it with water. Make use of baking soda.

Once you have made the scented candles, you need to market your product. You can get lots of marketing ideas at the following two links.

Simple double boiler using an old sauce pan containing water, and a
melting pot

If you liked this, check out how to make a molded candle. Experiment with candle fragrance oils, candle colors and mold shapes. The scented candle home-based business has a lot of potential. So get started today!

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4 Fun or Profit: How to Make a Molded Candle

Roxanne — Wed, 19 May 2010 16:36:26 +0000

The following article is from TeenMoneyMakingIdeas.Com:Learn how to make a molded candle and start your own home-based business. You can learn this DIY (do-it-yourself) project fast and start making money quickly, as molded candles are high in demand. You can sell these candles to people who are looking to buy gifts. They are high in demand during festivals and as decorative pieces too.

You will need the following materials for this project. These materials are available at Northstar3c.com and also at Southern Scentsations

hot plate or stove top
double boiler setup
1 to 1.5 lbs of candle wax (like paraffin, beeswax, or soy wax)
candy/candle thermometer
candle wick
candle mold
mold sealer
work space clear of flammable items
newspaper
long thin rod (e.g. knitting needle, twig, pencil etc.)
candle color (as required)
Toothpick
cloth piece
baking soda (to put off fire, if need be)

Here are the steps involved in making a molded candle.

1. Start by preparing your work area. Choose a workspace away from flammable items. You can cover the workspace with some newspaper. This is so that if you spill anything during the candle making process, it can be cleaned easily.

2. Next, you need to insert about 0.5 inch of the candle wick into the hole, at the bottom of the candle mold. Roll this 0.5 inch of wick around your finger and hold it against the candle mold.

Seamless Aluminum Molds

3. Take a small piece of mold sealer and use it to cover the coiled wick and the hole. If there is even a small gap, molten wax will drip through the gap. You don’t want to mess up that candle!

mold sealer

4. You can now pull the long end of the candle wick upwards. Tie it to a thin rod and place this rod across the mold’s top. See to it that the wick is taut, when tying it to the rod.

5. Next, you need to melt the wax using a double boiler setup. I suggest that you select a wax type, which will come out of the mold easily. Soy wax, beeswax and paraffin wax are great options. Don’t ever leave the double boiler setup unattended, as discussed in the fire safety instructions section.

6. Allow the temperature of the wax to reach 150 to 200 degrees. You can check the temperature using a candy or candle thermometer. Once the wax melts completely, turn off the stove, remove it from the heat and continue to stir. If you want to add any color to the molten wax, do so before removing the wax from the heat. Continue to stir till the color and molten wax mix well. If you are unsure at any stage, you can check the candle color package instructions.

7. You can now pour the molten wax and color mixture into the mold. Fill the mold such that about half an inch below the rim still remains empty. This is to add some of the molten wax at the end of the candle making process.

8. Allow this mold to cool naturally. After about 30 to 45 minutes, you will find that the top layer has cooled and formed a skin. Using a toothpick, poke a few holes near the wick. This will prevent the formation of air pockets.

9. You will find that as the mold gets cooler, a depression is formed at the center. You can reheat some of the leftover wax and add it to the mold, so that the depression gets filled. Don’t ever allow the molten wax to overflow. Else, it may become difficult to pull the candle out of the mold.

10. Allow several hours for the wax to solidify. Once the candle has cooled completely, remove the mold sealer from the bottom of the mold. Uncoil and stretch the 0.5 inch wick. Pull the candle out from the other end.

11.Untie the wick from the long thin rod and cut off the excess wick, leaving about a quarter of an inch. Cut the excess wick from the candle’s bottom.

12. If you find any marks on the surface of the candle, you can use a cloth piece to rub off the marks.

Now that you have learnt how to make a molded candle, here are some fire safety instructions that you must always follow:

Never keep flammable items close to the stove.
Don’t melt the wax directly. Always use a double boiler.
Don’t ever leave the melting wax unattended.
If there is a fire, make use of baking soda to put it off.
Never put off the fire with water, if the wax catches fire.
If the fire is inside the heating pot/boiler, douse it by covering the boiler with a lid.

You have just learnt how to make a molded candle. All you need to do next is to market these candles. You can get some fantastic marketing ideas at the following two links.

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How to Make Baby Gift Baskets

Roxanne — Fri, 14 May 2010 15:23:57 +0000

The following article is from TeenMoneyMakingIdeas.Com:If you are trying to make extra pocket money, start your own home-based business by making and selling baby gift baskets. Are you wondering who would want to buy these gift baskets from you? After all, no point getting into any business without knowing who your customers are going to be. Anyone who is attending a baby shower or a baby’s birthday is your potential customer.

As always, the first thing you need to do is to buy the materials required. You can buy these at a dollar store and any shop that sells baby products. To ensure that you get the materials at low prices, buy them in wholesale and ask for a discount. You will require the following materials:

basket
baby toys and products (baby blanket, rattle, booties, bibs, teething ring, soft toys, baby soap, baby oil, baby powder, baby shampoo, photo frames, sipper cups, feeding bottle, baby clothes etc.)
decorative cellophane
satin ribbon/bow
filler material (tissue paper, ribbon pieces etc.)
rubber stamps
markers
plain card and envelope

Here are the steps involved in making baby gift baskets.

1. You will need a container to place all the baby products and goodies in. So buy a sufficiently large basket. You can buy the basket at either a yard sale or a dollar store. My suggestion is to go for a basket that is sufficiently large, so that the mommy can put the basket to good use in the baby’s room. She can use it to hold diapers, the babies bathing products, extra clothes and so on. So the basket itself can double as a gift. Cool, huh?

2. To ensure that the basket looks full even with just a few items in it, make use of filler materials. At the base of the basket, place some pretty tissues. Then fill the basket with several inches of decorative fillers like ribbon pieces, shredded color paper etc. So without loading the basket with too many goodies, you can still make a baby gift basket that looks like it’s overflowing.

3. Place the baby toys and products inside the basket. You can fill the basket with things like baby blanket, rattle, booties, bibs, teething ring, soft toys, baby soap, baby oil, baby powder, baby shampoo, sipper cups, feeding bottle, baby clothes and so on. You might also want to include a cute picture frame.

4. After placing the gifts in the basket, you will have to wrap the gift basket in decorative cellophane. Place the gift basket at the center of a sufficiently large piece of decorative cellophane. Pull all the edges of the cellophane towards the top of the basket.

5. Once you have pulled the edges of the cellophane towards the top, secure it with a pretty satin ribbon or ready-made bow.

6. When someone buys the gift basket from you, they might want to include a message for the baby. So you can either attach a gift tag to the basket, or you could include a card and an envelope. The best thing to do is to decorate a plain card using rubber stamps/markers and then, include this card and an envelope with the basket. This way, the gift giver can write a few lines of good wishes for the baby.

You could sell these baby gift baskets online on ebay. If this DIY project appeals to you, you can also learn how to make a candy gift basket and start selling them. You can also talk to local craft and gift shops, and they could help you sell these. Print out posters of your home-based business and stick it up in places where people buy gifts. I suggest looking at the following two articles to get more ideas to market your gift basket business.

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How to Make a Candy Gift Basket

Roxanne — Wed, 12 May 2010 07:46:23 +0000

The following article is from TeenMoneyMakingIdeas.Com:Why would a teenager like you want to know how to make a candy gift basket? I’ll tell you the answer to that. You can make some easy cash selling candy gift baskets. So if you have a little money with you, you can start your own candy gift basket business. How great is that? You can sell these online, and also to your family and friends. So a little investment can help you make a good amount of cash. Doesn’t the thought of making money doing something this simple excite you? This is a great money making idea and is not even time consuming!

So let’s get down to the “candy gift basket making” business, shall we? Once you have all the materials with you, you can put together a candy gift basket in no time.

Visit a dollar store and a super-market to get all the materials at really cheap rates. You will require the following materials:

basket
candy (bar chocolates, sugar coated candy, lollipops, jelly beans, m & m, Hershey’s kisses etc.)
decorative cellophane
ribbon/satin bow
filler material (foam, shredded color paper, tissue paper, ribbon pieces etc.)
rubber stamps
markers
plain card and envelope.

Here is the step-by-step guide on how to make a candy gift basket at home.

1. Firstly, you need a sufficiently large basket. You can buy such baskets at a dollar store for about $5 to $10 each. Else, pick up a basket lying at home, or buy one at a flea market/garage sale. You can then paint it, so it looks new. Recycling, rocks!

2. You now need to select candies to fill your candy gift basket. If you plan to make several gift baskets, it is best to buy in wholesale. You can get 3 or 4 different types of candies including bar chocolates, sugar coated candy, lollipops, jelly beans, m & m, Hershey’s kisses and so on. If you find a candle that smells or looks like candy, buy that too. Stick with the theme and everything will work out just great.

3. Select an assortment of candies that you would like to fill into the basket.

4. Wrap each piece of candy with cellophane paper. Use cellophane that has gold, silver, red or green print. This gives the candy gift basket a festive look. If you don’t have the time, you can always skip this step.

5. To elevate the level of the goodies inside your gift basket, add filler material to the basket. At the base, you can add an old piece of foam. Then fill the basket with a decorative filler layer.You could use plastic grass, shredded color paper or even ribbon pieces. Fill the basket with the assortment of wrapped candies.

6. Once you have filled the basket with candy, we need to wrap the basket in cellophane paper. So, cut out a sufficiently large piece of cellophane paper and lay it on a flat surface. Keep the gift basket at the center of the cellophane paper. Now, grab all the edges of the paper and pull the ends towards the top.

7. Tie the ends of the cellophane paper with a pretty satin ribbon or bow. If there is excess of cellophane paper, you can cut some, so it looks like a flower.

8. The only thing that remains to be done next is inclusion of a card and envelope. Take a plain card and decorate it using rubber stamps and markers. Include this card and envelope with your candy gift basket. Whoever buys the candy gift basket from you, can now write a personalized message in the card.

Voila! You just learnt how to make a candy gift basket. If you liked this topic, I am sure you would love to know how to make baby gift baskets. You can then start a business on that too.

Check out these articles to get ideas on how to market your gift baskets and start making money.