This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Dollar General. All opinions are 100% mine. I always have a few people in my life that deserve more than a Christmas card but yet I don’t have an unlimited budget to buy them all a big gift. Coworkers usually top that list. We spend a lot of time with our coworkers (sometimes even more than our own families!) and want to make them feel special during the holidays. So today I put together an inexpensive spa basket that would be just right for coworkers.
Inexpensive Spa Basket DIY
To start my project I scoured the aisles of my local Dollar General looking for something to build my spa basket around. These gift sets were cute and you can see how inexpensive they were but I wanted to make them feel like they were part of luxury basket from one of the expensive stores around us. And by the way, they smell amazing! One set was “Cherry Blossom” and the other is “Frosted Berries”. 
To put together any gift basket you need three general categories of products:
- Container – This could be an actual basket, like I’m using today. You could also use a plastic basket, jar, bucket, mug, bowl, box, or anything that you can fill.
- Decoration for container – I used a rustic Christmas ornament for this projects. You could also use a bow or flowers.
- Filler – Filler is needed in gift baskets to prop up the gifts so the basket looks pretty. You could use tissue paper, shredded paper, vintage paper patterns, or cloth. You can see a tiny bit of the shredded kraft paper that I used peeking out of the side of the basket below.
- Gifts – For my spa-themed gift basket I included body spray, body wash, lotion, several different brushes or scrubbers, a wash cloth, and a face mask.
Some people also tie cellophane around the whole basket to keep things from falling out but I don’t usually do that. I just make sure the container is deep enough to hold everything in. 
I kept the accessories in the same color palette as the original gift set. 
To make these even more special make a note of scents, styles, and colors that each of your coworkers like. Each basket could be customized for each individual. They may be surprised that you’ve been paying attention to what they like! These would also make great gifts for teachers, babysitters, pet sitters, neighbors, or friends.
Another Inexpensive Spa Gift Idea
Here’s another idea if your budget is even tighter or you have a LOT of coworkers. I split up each gift box and only included one scented gift in each bag, along with a votive candle. Then I tied a small Christmas ornament to the bag. Everything here, INCLUDING the bag, was less than $3! 
Thanks for reading about my inexpensive spa basket DIY. I’d love to hear your ideas. Have you ever made a gift basket? What did you include? ‘Til the next project,
Ann @ Duct Tape and Denim
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Terri says
They are so cute. You did a great job. I am wishing I had a General Dollar Store close to me.
Patti says
What a cute idea. I had no idea Dollar General had such great items. This will be perfect for my daughters. Thanks!
Richella Parham says
What great ideas! I love Dollar General, but haven’t been there in a long time. You’ve done a great job of making a few dollars go a LONG way!
Debrashoppeno5 says
This is a wonderful tutorial for all occasions. Thanks for the info.
Florence @ VintageSouthernPicks says
I’ve never made one, but have always WANTED to make one. I liked your tips & was so glad to know most of what you used is available at the Dollar Store. Any woman would be delighted with the kind & thoughtful gift basket you made. Pinned!
ducttapeanddenim says
Thanks!
Maria Brittis says
Thanks for the ideas, its true there are so many ways to make a nice gift on budget.
Maria
Toni | Small Home Soul says
Wow they turned out beautiful, I know a few people these would be perfect for.
Marci @ Stone Cottage Adventures says
These are super cute and a great idea! I think we all need to feel pampered from time to time! -Marci @ Stone Cottage Adventures
Emily Scott says
Such amazing tips. You have simplified the hustle in such a genius way. I usually have a lot on my tray when it comes to DIYing on events, so I always go for Lovery’s spa gift baskets as they are super affordable and amazing in quality. I am attaching the link in case anyone is interested.
https://lovery.com/
Kathy A says
I call these “Be good to yourself” baskets. In addition to “store-bought” stuff, I add homemade soap, sugar scrubs, sachets, bath salts, bath bombs, crocheted dish/face cloths and/or clearance items like bath poufs, nail polish, emery boards, pens, stationary, candles, etc. They are a lovely gift for someone who might not be able to treat themselves to these little luxuries.
ColleenB.~Tx. says
Perfect gift basket idea to give to my sister in law.
I have made many different gift baskets through the years. Depending on the person I will make a gift basket to their taste; whether it’s for the tea or coffee drinker, the wine drinker, the person who likes to bake, etc.
Gifts baskets are fun to make for that special family member, friend, teachers, neighbor, or whomever.
Most of mine now days are all homemade item baskets; whether it be homemade baked goodies, bath salts, picnic items etc.
Gift baskets aren’t just for the holidays as I have given them for birthdays, baby showers, bridal showers, and the like.
ducttapeanddenim says
Those are all great ideas! I love to collect little things throughout the year. Makes a special gift when you put them together in a basket.