candlecrazyinwv Posted September 11, 2006 Share Posted September 11, 2006 I have alot of request for these candle baskets this xmas. I am doing really well with making candels but could some one send me pictures or ideas for these baskets. I want to make them nice but I know I cannot break the bank and go over board when filling them. Are votives and there holders also a good idea? Thanks in advance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScentsandMore Posted September 11, 2006 Share Posted September 11, 2006 I don't make baskets but just an FYI. If you have a Dollar Tree close to you I was there yesterday and they had some nice baskets for Christmas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
candlecrazyinwv Posted September 11, 2006 Author Share Posted September 11, 2006 Yeah I got alot of them from there. They have the cutest things. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
debscent Posted September 11, 2006 Share Posted September 11, 2006 I sell alot of Christmas gift baskets and there are variety of things I use to "fill" them. What are you looking to spend to make them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
candlesprite7 Posted September 11, 2006 Share Posted September 11, 2006 I just did one with a 4" Pillar and 3 Votives and a cute holder, the basket was from Dollar Tree just a round one and I filled it with that crinkled shredded paper and Shrink Wrapped it...I forgot to take a picture...(I do that all the time, I'll never get my website done...lol)My Customer Loved it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
candlecrazyinwv Posted September 11, 2006 Author Share Posted September 11, 2006 I have no idea what I want to spend on one. I bought baskets and glue gunned some christmas fabic into it and was wanting to customize them as far as scents and that sorta thing. Do tart baskets sell good? Somthing like putting a tart warmer and some tarts or tart chunks or should I just do candle only xmas baskets? Im very new to this basket thing. I just want to make good baskets but not charge a uncommon price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
candlecrazyinwv Posted September 11, 2006 Author Share Posted September 11, 2006 I just did one with a 4" Pillar and 3 Votives and a cute holder, the basket was from Dollar Tree just a round one and I filled it with that crinkled shredded paper and Shrink Wrapped it...I forgot to take a picture...(I do that all the time, I'll never get my website done...lol)My Customer Loved it What would be a good price on a basket like that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
debscent Posted September 11, 2006 Share Posted September 11, 2006 Try using Christmas ornaments to fill space. They can be bought relatively cheaply if you buy them in sets of 25 - 30. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iammommytwo Posted September 13, 2006 Share Posted September 13, 2006 maybe you can try some local thrift shops....I just bought a great rectangular basket for my tarts for 25cents. I also bout some great glassware, and spent less than $2.just a thought Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
candlesprite7 Posted September 13, 2006 Share Posted September 13, 2006 What would be a good price on a basket like that?I charged her $25 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrandNewToCandles Posted September 13, 2006 Share Posted September 13, 2006 How about themed baskets, based on scent?Hot chocolate scented melts, tealights and a candle with a burner. Add a Christmas mug filled with a few packets of hot chocolate.Egg nog: same, but add a nice cup and an egg nog recipe.Christmas tree scented melts, etc, with ornaments instead of the mug.Sugar cookies, with a plate and a few cookies, or a recipe.There are endless possibilities! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgia Posted September 13, 2006 Share Posted September 13, 2006 I don't recommend putting food in a candle basket.A banana nut bread candle, baking pan and a recipe.Burner, tarts and tealight.a seasonal votive holder and an assortment of votives.candles made in seasonal coffee mugs.a pillar with a mirror to set it on decorated like an ice skating rink.anyone else? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
candlecrazyinwv Posted September 13, 2006 Author Share Posted September 13, 2006 I will practice on several different sizes and add up what I had invested in them...could someone tell me how much you usally add to the price of your baskets as far as your own earnings after you have added what you have invested into it? Money that you will pocket...?:tiptoe: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgia Posted September 14, 2006 Share Posted September 14, 2006 I usually figure retail for the products in the basket and double the cost of supplies - basket, wrap, ribbon, etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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