If you want to put together a gift for somebody special but you don’t have a hamper container, you will be happy to know that there are plenty of household items that can double as baskets or holders. Here are some ideas to consider depending on the occasion.

Flower pot

If you want to send somebody a gift for their birthday, anniversary or even to say thank you and you know they love gardening, you can use a flower pot. Fill the flower pot with gardening tools and perhaps teabags and biscuits for that post-gardening break.

Toy or potty

If you want to welcome a new baby, there are plenty of ideas you can use as a hamper container. For a playful theme, you could present their gift in a toy baby carriage, a toy truck or even a potty. Fill it up with practical items like bibs, clothing, blankets or anything else mum and baby might need. This way, they will have something to use right away and something that they will use when they get older.

Pretty bowl

This is another great gift theme suitable for various occasions. If the recipient is a film fan, you can use a pretty bowl as your hamper container and fill it with snacks, sweets and even a bottle of their favourite beverage. You could even include a copy of their favourite movie.

Baking pan or dish

For a bridal shower, you might like to use something like a casserole dish or baking pan as your hamper container. You can add various kitchen utensils to the gift based on whatever you believe the bride-to-be will need.

If you feel that the ideas above do not suit your needs, you can always make your own hamper container from stiff cardboard. You can cover the cardboard with fabric or decorative paper and add ribbon too if you like.