What Is A Halloween Boo Basket?
With the spooky season well and truly upon us, you may be wondering how to get into the Halloween spirit this year. In this article, we share our top tips for making your very own boo basket this October! So, first things first - what actually is a boo basket?
For those of you who are unfamiliar with this term, a boo basket is simply a Halloween-themed gift basket filled with ghostly goodies. While the concept of a ‘boo basket’ originated several years ago, it’s now become a hot Halloween phenomenon thanks to TikTok and other social media platforms. The boo basket is typically left on someone’s doorstep and can be gifted to both children and adults.
Read on to learn more about this new Halloween trend and how to create your very own boo basket with Northern Willow this Halloween.
How To Make The Ultimate Boo Basket This Halloween?
Boo baskets are all the rage at the moment, offering a fun and mysterious way to spread some seasonal cheer as the weather gets colder. These baskets aren’t simply for kids, they’re perfect for everyone! So, what to consider before creating your boo basket:
Basket Options
Before you dive into creating your boo basket, the first step is finding the perfect basket to pull it all together! Luckily, at Northern Willow, we offer a wide variety of stunning wicker baskets ideal for your Halloween goodies. The best thing about our wicker baskets is that they can be reused for your year-round storage needs after the spooky season comes to an end.
Our Split Willow Round Tray makes a perfect boo basket as it’s deep enough to hold all of your treats. Made with sustainably sourced materials, it’s naturally lightweight and durable, so you won’t have to worry about piling it high with Halloween candies!
Our large rectangular trays are ideal for those looking to create adult-based boo baskets for friends or family. Made with full buff willow, these gorgeous baskets are sure to add to your autumnal festivities.
Alternatively, if you’re looking for a basket for your child to carry their Halloween treats, our Child’s Buff Shopper is ideal for little hands. Keep it on theme with scary orange and black decorations to give your basket a perfectly haunted Halloween vibe!
Stay on theme with our stunning Black Hamper Basket, perfect for displaying Halloween decorations and candies. Made from sustainably sourced black willow, with sturdy faux leather strap details, our black hamper baskets are both stylish and scare-tastic!
Decorations
Opt for a simpler design so that you can decorate your basket with black and orange decorations. Get as creative as you can with ribbons, black shredded paper, handmade notes, cobwebs and Halloween themed tissue paper. You could even toss in some spooky spiders or ghosts for that final touch!
What To Include In Your Boo Basket?
The best part about creating your own boo basket is that it’s completely up to you what you put in it. Boo baskets are all about getting creative and personalising them with treats you know the receiver will love.
Here are some of our favourite things to put in your basket:
Crafts - If your basket is for somebody on the creative side, it could be nice to add a couple of crafts to their boo basket. Pop some Halloween colouring books in, a ceramic pumpkin painting kit or an enchanting bracelet making kit.
Toys - If your boo basket is designed for your mini monsters and little witches, add some fun toys to ensure they have a blast all October. We’re thinking; pumpkin bath bombs, spooky stickers and stretchy toys shaped like ghosts, bats and cats.
Treats - Now time for the sweets! Head to the shops and pick up some Halloween themed goodies. Think eyeballs, fangs and skulls!! You could even try making your own Halloween themed treats for your boo basket. Some of our favourites include zombie brain cupcakes and witch finger cookies.
Cosy Essentials - Haunting season is the start of a chill-filled few months, so you’ll want to include a fair share of cosy items in your boo basket. This is ideal for those looking to gift a boo basket to friends or loved ones. Add ghost fuzzy socks, a pumpkin-scented candle, Halloween pyjamas or a frightful face mask.
Different Types of Boo Baskets
You’ll want to think about what your receiver loves before deciding what to put in your boo basket. In this section, we outline some of our favourite ideas:
Boo Baskets For Kids
Kids boo baskets are typically filled with the following:
- Squishy Halloween toys
- Halloween crafts
- Sticker books
- Costume accessories
- Halloween themed pyjamas
- Bubbles wand
- Sweets
Adult Boo Baskets
Alternatively, adult boo baskets might contain the following:
- Knitted scarf
- Pumpkin pin cushion
- Fuzzy ghost socks
- Bath bombs
- Cosy blanket
- Mini bottle of bubbly
- Face masks and bubble bath
- Homemade butternut squash soup
- Bouquet of autumnal flowers
- Hot chocolate spoon
- Mug & herbal teas
Pet Boo Baskets
If you want to go that one step further, you might want to put together a boo basket for your furry friend! After all, why should they miss out on all the Halloween fun! Think spooky themed toys and treats.
Create Your Own Boo Basket With Northern Willow
So, whether you’re going for cute, creepy, or cosy, the possibilities are endless when it comes to creating the perfect boo basket! At Northern Willow, we offer a range of stunning wicker baskets for your Halloween festivities. Whether it’s for decorative purposes, trick-or-treating with the kids or gifting the ultimate boo basket, we’ve got you covered this holiday season!
Take a look at our range online today, or get in touch for more information.
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