DIY Relaxation Gift Basket (Fun + Easy Gift Idea)

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Need a present for someone who's overworked or overstressed? This easy DIY Relaxation Gift Basket is the perfect idea ... it's filled with things to help them unwind, and it's super simple to make!

A DIY Relaxation Gift Basket filled with a mug, tea, games, and more.

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There are so many traditions I cherish at this time of year: making cookies, shopping for and wrapping presents, getting together with family and friends, and checking out holiday windows and decorations, to name a few.

All this activity can get a little hectic though, and at the end of the day, I love to relax with a cup of hot tea. It's the perfect way to unwind.

Which got me thinking ... I know a lot of other people that could use a little relaxation, too. Don't we all?

This Relaxation Gift Basket is the perfect for treat for anyone that needs a little peace and quiet ... moms and dads, teens, friends, and even teachers!

A wicker basket filled with relaxing gifts.

DIY Relaxation Gift Basket

This Relaxation Gift was inspired by my love of tea. But this present can be customized for whoever you're giving it to!

In this day and age where we're all a little overstimulated / overworked, I can think of many occasions this gift basket would be perfect for:

Teacher Appreciation Gift
Mother's Day
Father's Day
Grandparent's Day
Treat for a Teen or College Student
New Mom or Dad
Wedding Shower Gift
Gift for a Boss or Coworker
Baby Shower Present
Silent Auction, Raffle, or Fundraiser
Wedding Present
Treat for a Boyfriend or Girlfriend
Housewarming Gift
Get Well Soon Present
Christmas Gift

See what I mean? It really is an all purpose and unique relaxation gift idea! And the best part is that it's stress free to put together, too.

This Gift Basket was created with a friend in mind. I'd recommend choosing five to seven small gifts to fill your gift basket.

She loves tea, so that was the first thing I got. Along with the tea, I filled the gift basket with other relaxing surprises like a coloring book and a candle.

And there's no need to spend a lot of money ... just fill in the extra space with candy or other inexpensive treats.

Supplies

Want to make your own gift of relaxation? Here's what you'll need to get started:

basket or other container (the dollar store is a great resource for this)
tissue paper (I used plain white and ombre.)
washi tape (This silver glitter tape is similar to the washi tape I used.)
twine or string (I used both jute twine or baker's twine.)
basket
card stock
free printable Relax & Unwind label (download it at the end of this post)

You'll also need some items to fill your gift basket. Here's what I used:

a mug (This owl mug is similar to the one I used.) ... or another glass that fits your drink.
tea (I used Bigelow's Salted Caramel, Pumpkin Spice, and Constant Comment teas.) ... or another drink like ice tea, sparkling water, wine or champagne, beer, etc.
a variety of relaxing gifts (I chose a coloring book and gel pens (similar), a game (like Farkle), nail polish, a candle, and chocolates.)
other ideas: gift cards, homemade (or store bought) cookies, candy, manicure kit, spa supplies (like scented body wash, lotions, masks, or scrubs ... try my DIY Sugar Scrub), cozy blanket, slippers, pajamas, book, journal, magazines, and more.

How to Make a Relaxation Basket

Packaging the Gifts

To make this gift basket more fun to open, wrap or repackage some of the presents.

I used baker's twine to tie together four tea bags from each box. (There's 20 tea bags in a box, so you can get multiple gifts out of each package ... a great way to save a little money!)

Then, I wrapped the candle in ombre tissue paper and tied it together with more of the baker's twine. It took minutes to wrap, but looks so pretty and made a nice surprise for the recipient.

The gel pens I bought came in a big pack, so I split them into two sets. (Just like the tea, dividing the pens up means you can make more than one gift from a single pack.) I taped the pens together with some pretty glitter washi tape. Doesn't that look much cuter than the packaging the pens came in?

A photo collage showing different gifts being wrapped.

Decorating the Basket

I also wrapped some of that glitter washi tape (this silver glitter tape is similar) around the handles of my basket for a little extra bling.

You could use any kind of washi tape for this ... pick something that fits the gift recipient!

A hand wrapping washi tape around a metal handle.

Filling the Basket

Start filling your gift basket by placing the tallest or largest item in the back ... the coloring book in my case.

Have you caught on to the coloring book craze yet? It's so fun and definitely a good way to unwind after a crazy day.

My friend loved it!

An empty basket with a coloring book in the back.

Keep filling the basket, adding smaller items as you get toward the front. You can also use small items to fill in any gaps.

Use tissue paper to fill the bottom of the basket and create height, as needed.

A photo collage showing different items being added to the basket.

I also balled up a sheet of tissue paper and stuffed it in the mug.

That way the tea sat right on top of the mug in the basket.

A photo collage showing a coffee cup being filled with tissue paper and then tea.

Finishing the Basket

Once everything is in the basket, add more tissue paper around the gifts. This will hold the presents in place and make the basket look more full.

To finish, I scattered chocolates between the gifts and tied a cute Relax & Unwind gift tag onto the basket with the jute twine for a little extra texture and interest.

You can download the free printable gift tag at the end of this post.