There is no need to keep mum about the gifts your customers will be buying for Mother’s Day! Instead, to maximise sales, ensure a selection of hampers and gift baskets at different price points are prominently displayed so that there will be something for every budget.

Fill the base of a round wicker tray with recycled packing materials followed by a layer of very fine cut shred. Arrange the gifts on top and cover with spot patterned cellophane. Secure beneath the basket with clear adhesive tape. Mother’s Day is one of those occasions that merits a special finishing touch. Start by making a number of loops with wide sheer ribbon. Tie them with narrow sheer ribbon.

Next, using wired metallic cord, shape a few leaves, allowing extra at either end to twirl and curl as you like. Try winding it around a finger or a pen. Remember to knot and trim the ends of the cord because of the wire in the middle. Tie the loops and leaves together with the narrow tails of ribbon before tying a gold bauble in the centre of the flower. Finally, tie sheer ribbon around the basket and secure the decoration in place.

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