How to make this baby gift basket...

(The finished product)

Supplies Needed:

1 wicker basket lined with fabric (approximately 12” x 9”)
2 receiving blankets
1 medium-sized stuffed animal
1 burp cloth
An assortment of small gifts for a baby (toys, miniature books, bath products)
5 small washcloths
Clear plastic wrapping film (cut to approximately 4’ x 2’)
1 rubber band
1 piece of ribbon (approximately 18”)

Here's how to make this gift basket:

	Step 1: Place the basket on your worktable.
	Step 2: Roll up the receiving blankets and place them vertically in the back right of the basket.   Place the stuffed animal in the back left of the basket next to the blankets.  Fold the burp cloth in half and lay it in the bottom of the basket.
	Step 3: Roll up the washcloths and stand them up vertically in front of the stuffed animal.  Add the small gifts to fill up the rest of the basket.
	Step 4: Lay the basket on the clear plastic wrapping film.
	Step 5: Gather the wrapping film toward the top and hold tightly with your hand.
	Step 6: Wrap the rubber band around the top to secure.
	Step 7: Tie a bow with the ribbon to conceal the rubber band.  Your baby gift basket is now ready to be given to the new parents!