Tired of giving the same basket of flowers or fruit? Try one of these gift basket ideas for the special people in your life:

For the Cake Decorator
Use a cake pan as a "basket" and fill with some of these ideas:

• metallic color dust
• paste colors
• ready-to-use fondant
• pastry bag support
• sugar art pens
• decorating book
• cake edger

For the cookie enthusiast
Use a batter bowl and fill with some of these ideas:

• cookie cutters
• nonpareils
• colored sprinkles
• sanding sugars
• cookie book
• cookie scoop

For the pie baker
Use a domed pie pan and fill with tools:

• pastry blender
• silicone rolling pin
• pastry mat
• meringue powder
• pie gate
• pie top cutter
• pie essentials kit

For the candy maker
Fill a double boiler with:

• molds
• candy making book
• chocolate
• flavorings
• candy fillings
• candy packaging kit

For the gardener
Use a garden basket and fill with some of these products:

• canning tool set
• decorative labels
• a book on preserving
• pickle mixes
• garden seeds
• garden tools
• gloves

For the gadget lover
Fill a utensil holder with:

• Silicone Tongs
• Switchit Spatula
• Flat Whisk
• Peeler corer zester
• Egg beater
• Ice Cream Knife

For the baker
A nice loaf basket and filled with:

• bread bags
• silicone baking cups
• pure vanilla extract
• nut chopper
• adjust-a-cups
• blending fork

Have fun putting your own touches to unique gift baskets. It will be a joy to put together and a joy to give.