| Bar-B-Q gift baskets are a great way to show | | | | in the bottom of the basket. |
| the dad in your life how much you love him! | | | | - If you've purchased a platter, place it in the |
| These type of unique gift baskets would even be | | | | back of the basket. |
| great for the new dad who is settling down into | | | | - Arrange the rest of your purchases in the |
| the "family life" after the birth of his first child! | | | | basket in an artful manor - largest items toward |
| Maybe this gift is for your son or son-in-law and | | | | the back, smaller items toward the front. |
| you know he's getting a new beautiful gas grill for | | | | - If you've purchased beer or any other |
| a Father's Day gift. One of these Bar-B-Q gift | | | | breakable bottles, make sure to place the bottles |
| baskets would be a great complimentary gift for | | | | in the basket away from the platter and don't let |
| that occasion! | | | | them touch each other. It would be a shame for |
| You can do it yourself! Take a look at these | | | | the bottles to break during transport and ruin |
| directions on how to make unique gift baskets, | | | | your great gift. |
| and modify them to your taste. Items to | | | | - Take your thick rope and tie single knots in each |
| purchase before beginning: | | | | end. |
| - A medium sized basket with at least 12 inches in | | | | - (For this part, you'll need a second pair of |
| the bottom of the basket. | | | | hands.) Gather the table cloth up around the |
| - BBQ Sauce | | | | basket. Tie the rope around the top of the table |
| - BBQ Marinade | | | | cloth, similar to how you would tie ribbon at the |
| - BBQ Utensils | | | | top of cellophane. |
| - Oven Mitts (make 'em look manly!) | | | | - Since this is a "guy" basket, make a simple |
| - Grilling Apron (again, make it manly!) | | | | double knot, or, if you know how to make special |
| - Platter - if you can't find something unique and | | | | knots, do that now. |
| manly, at least make it you guy's favorite color! | | | | |
| - If your BBQ guy is a beer drinker, a six pack | | | | Personalize Gift Basket Tips |
| (bottles) of his favorite beer | | | | To personalize this gift in a very special way, go |
| - Red & White checked tablecloth (material, | | | | to your local ceramic shop with your baby or |
| not plastic) | | | | children. Select a large platter and let the kids |
| - 18 inches of thick rope | | | | decorate it. If you have a newborn, baby or |
| - Shredded white paper or tissue paper | | | | toddler, tiny feet and hand prints will be cherished |
| | | | for a life time! Your ceramic shop will fire the |
| To Assemble | | | | platter after you've painted it. This is a very |
| - Lay out the red and white checked table cloth | | | | special addition to your Bar-B-Que gift. |
| on a clean surface, place the basket in the center | | | | Ta, da! You've done it! You've made one of the |
| of the table cloth. | | | | most unique gift baskets for the dad in your life! |
| - Place shredded paper or crumpled tissue paper | | | | |