Collect Items for a Themed Basket: The 3rd Annual Create-A-Thon (Fundraiser), Sat., Oct. 22, 2016

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2016 CREATE-A-THON Themed Basket Ideas!

The Baskets will be given out to Create-A-Thon crafters who attend the Create-A-Thon (fundraiser).

STEP 1: Pick a Themed Basket from the list below or come up with your own idea. Let Bridget.Lenhardt@uss.salvationarmy.org at 817-860-1836 know which theme you are going to collect NEW items for...that way no other group will collect items with that theme.

STEP 2: Ask your co-workers, family, neighbors, and friends to contribute items for your Themed Basket.

STEP 3: The items listed below in each basket are ONLY suggestions. You and your group determine the kind of items and the number of items that go in your basket.

STEP 4: Deliver your Themed Basket and the contents to The Salvation Army, 712 W. Abram, Arlington by October 14th or contact Bridget.Lenhardt@uss.salvationarmy.org and she will pick up your items/baskets. If you wrap the basket please do so with a clear covering.

STEP 5:It’s that easy! Have fun filling your basket and know that you are Doing The Most Good and helping the needy in our community! Thank you!

THEMED BASKET SUGGESTIONS:

Aromatherapy Basket - candles, aromatherapy oils, diffuser, aromatherapy book, massage oil, sachet

Art Basket - crayons, paints, construction paper, playdough, colored pencils, sidewalk chalk, paint brushes, finger paints, finger paint paper, glitter, markers, scissors, stickers

Breakfast Basket - pancake mix, waffle mix, preserves, syrup, coffee, creamer, mugs, wire whisk, omelet pan, mixing bowl, sugar and cinnamon, honey, oatmeal, coffee, creamer, juice

Cat Lover’s Basket - collar, toys, grooming tools, lint roller, food dishes, food mat, treats, cat food, litter, litter box, pet frame/photo album

Cleaning Products Basket (Bucket) - glass cleaner, furniture polish, kitchen cleaner, cleanser, dusting mitt, tile/bath cleaner, rubber gloves, sponge, toilet bowl cleaner, disinfecting wipes, floor cleaner, bucket, mop

Chocolate Lover’s Basket - hot cocoa, different chocolates, truffles, chocolate cookbook

Coffee & Tea Basket - flavored coffees, coffee mugs, creamers, carafe, flavored teas, tea strainer, creamers, biscotti

Dog Lover’s Basket - leash, collar, food dish, food/dish mat, bowls, toys, pillow/blanket, lint roller, brush/grooming tools, treats, shampoo, bones, sweater, food, poop scoop, pet frame/photo album

Gardening Basket - gardening gloves, shovel/tools, watering can, kneeling pad, bug/insect spray, plant food, garden fertilizer, potting soil, hose sprayer, pots, seeds/bulbs

Get Well Soon Basket - books/ magazines, crossword puzzle, mug, soup, juice tea/coffee, soup mixes, slippers, plant

Grilling Basket - grilling tools, grilling mitt/pad, grilling spices, marinades, grilling vegetable basket, meat thermometer, apron, skewers

Ice Cream Basket - toppings, sundae dishes, waffle bowls and cones, sprinkles, ice cream scoop, cherries, gift certificate

Italian Lover’s Delight Basket - pastas, red sauce, Alfredo sauce, pesto, olive oil, bread, cookbook, dipping oils, capers, wine, pasta bowls

Mexican Fiesta Basket - chips, salsa, tortilla holder, salsa/chip bowl, chili pepper towel, Mexican or chili pepper tablecloth

Movie Night - candy, microwave popcorn, movie gift certificate/passes, popcorn bowls

Oriental Basket - Chopsticks, teapot, tea cups and saucers, fortune cookies, bowls, teas, noodles, spices, peanut oil, sesame oil, table linens, cookbook, gift certificate to restaurant

Scrapbooking Basket - paper, photo splits, corner rounders, ribbon, embellishments, embellishment tools, photo organizing case, album, pages, page protectors, pens, stickers, scissors

Snack Shack - Chocolate theme, Big candy bars, bag of Hershey Kisses or M&Ms, hot chocolate, chocolate coffee, chocolate covered pretzels, spoons, nuts, fruit, chocolate cookies

Spa Basket - soaps, bath salts, loofa, sponge, candles, bubble bath, lotion, eye mask, bath pillow, massage oil

Stamping Basket - paper, cards, envelopes, stamp sets, stamp pads, stamp cleaner and pad, scissors, embossing powder, embossing gun, glue, pencils, pop up tabs, markers/pens, ribbon, embellishments, beads

Travel Basket - travel games, crossword puzzles, maps, atlas, travel diary, snacks, water, magna doodle

Yoga/Pilates Basket - Pilates or yoga books, Pilates and yoga DVDs, yoga mat, yoga ball, yoga rubber bands, yoga wear, relaxing CD, tea, yoga class gift certificate