How to Make the Ultimate Spa Basket

Last Updated: December 4, 2021 Approved

The ultimate spa basket is ultimate because it's put together by you and is not an off-the-shelf arrangement. This leaves you to add as much as you'd like to it, and to budget it any way you wish. Here are some suggestions.

Steps

1
Gather your supplies. Purchase the sorts of goodies you'd like to add into the ultimate spa basket. Some suggestions include:
- Bath bombs
- Bath salts
- Meditation CD, or relaxing music
- Scented candles
- A loofah
- A body brush
- Soaps - gourmet versions, glycerin, and scented, some castile
- Moisturizer for hands, face, and body
- Bath and/or shower gel
- Hand mitts
- Sleeping mask for relaxing
- Facial mask/ingredients, body mask
- Face washer, hand towel, body towel, etc.
- Lotions and creams
- Bubble bath, bath oil
- Perfume/scent/essential oils
- Shampoo/conditioner/hair oil, etc.
- Massage tools
- Cute stuffed toy
- A book or magazine to read in the bath
- Shower cap, bathrobe
- Lavender bags
- Any other items that you think would make the basket awesome
2
Purchase the basket after the goodies. That way you'll know how large it needs to be.

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3
Purchase the items needed to help create the basket. These include:
- Tissue paper for padding. Under that you might like to use crinkle paper to bulk it out and create a soft under layer
- Cellophane or plastic wrap for covering the basket
- Ribbon, glitter, and bows for decoration
- Clear tape for holding parts together
- Card
- Explanatory notelets describing unique items or which provide directions
4
Consider color coordinating the basket. Color coordinating can be seasonal, or related to an event such as a forthcoming baby, or the favorite colors of the recipient. For example, if you will be giving the basket in fall (autumn), use orange colored items, even add orange and gold flowers to go with it. If it will be given during Winter, use cool colors like blue or white.
5
Lay down tissue paper to cover the bottom and sides and let it run up over the rim. If you need to pad it, add the crinkle paper or bunched up tissue paper.
6
Lay a folded towel inside the basket to the side to provide that artistic flourish. This is an important addition as it highlights the basket's purpose.
7
Place all of the other items you've purchased inside the basket where they look nice and neat. This may take some rearranging here and there until it looks right but the basics are:
- Largest items at the "back"
- Smallest items in the "front"
- All other items ranging from small to large size are place in between.
- The most interesting items should be the easiest to see.
8
Tie some scented items with ribbon and place on top. Good choices include:
- Cinnamon sticks
- Dried lavender
- Bouquet garni
- Small candles
- Candy canes, mints, etc.
9
Wrap the whole basket in cellophane (or plastic wrap). Make sure that there are no wrinkles.
10
Add a bow and you are done! It's also a good idea to add a card by sticking it to the outside with strong tape, or attaching by ribbon.

Community Q&A

Question

What do I do to have a perfect spa party?

Community Answer

My spa days usually contain a bath, body scrub, bath bombs, lotion, Epsom salt (colorful), and a candle or incense. And of course something to enjoy myself with, like a book or some music, or even both! It really just depends on how you want to enjoy your day. Sometimes when I have a spa day, I like to watch a romantic movie, and treat myself to an amazing dessert, like a chocolate lava cake, or some creme brulee. That's after the bath. It just depends on what you enjoy.
Question

I am trying to get something for her to relax with. What should I do if I want to make almost everything?

Brooklyn

Community Answer

You can find tutorials to make body scrubs, body butters, hair masks, face masks, and more on wikiHow and online generally.