Man! All of these look good!
I make a short ton of baskets out of salt dough in a variety of shapes and sizes for "gift carriers". That's something that started when the boys were in elementary school and I guess I've never grown out of. Then line them with fabric, which I have way too much of. Usually, each gift follows a theme... "breakfast basket" of pancake mix (I'll be using Goodweed's recipe from now on!) and syrups I've made, along with some good coffee beans, etc. Speaking of coffee, a "coffee basket" with mugs, coffee beans and plastic spoons that I've dipped in chocolate (some mixed with various flavorings...hazelnut, almond, etc.). A "Brit basket" with my shortbread mix, scone mix, my lemon curd and other jellies, several tins of teas with strainers and a pretty tea pot and cups I've found, etc. All the mixes come with their recipes attached. Usually, the baskets get "wrapped" in white nylon netting (I buy the stuff by the bolt) and tied with ribbons or tulle that coordinate with the fabric/theme.
Thanks to you guys who introduced me to Penzey's and got me so easily hooked, I'll be making a "cook's basket" this year for a pal that will include a set of huck towels I personalized last weekend, a variety of Penzey spices that I'm going to order, a variety of vinegars and oils and a paella pan to replace the one she dropped and broke recently.