How to Create the Perfect Valentine’s Day Gift Basket

Valentine’s Day gift baskets do not have to be over-the-top or filled with things that get tossed aside by March. The best ones feel thoughtful, personal, and reusable. With a few well-chosen items and a cohesive theme, you can create a Valentine’s basket that feels special now and practical later.

Here’s how to build a Valentine’s Day gift basket using curated Stitch-Able favorites for kids, tweens, and little ones.

Start with a Reusable Tote

Every great gift basket starts with the container. Skip the cellophane and choose a tote they can use year-round.

• Monogrammed Small Canvas Tote Bag
  Start with the Monogrammed Small Canvas Tote Bag. It’s the perfect size for playdates, library trips, or travel days. Add a custom design by request with hearts, bows, or another Valentine-inspired detail to make it extra special.
• Market Tote in Red & Pink Hearts
  The Market Tote in Red & Pink Hearts features a cheerful heart pattern they’ll reach for all year long. It works beautifully for activities, sleepovers, or everyday errands.
• Bouches Tote Bag
  This tote is too much fun! The Bouches Tote Bag is tote bag is made of GOTS certified cotton canvas, ultra resistant ,and practical.

Using a reusable tote instantly makes the gift feel a little more fun!

Build the Basket Around a Theme

Choosing a theme keeps your basket from feeling random. Here are a few Valentine’s Day gift basket ideas using Stitch-Able favorites.

The Sweet & Stylish Valentine

Perfect for tweens or little girls who love accessories.

• Jaipur Block Print Flower Scrunchie Set in Pink
• Kids Gold Heart Earrings
• Mini Heart Claw Hair Clip Set
• Monogrammed Wipeable Jewelry Round (Hearts Pattern)

This basket feels polished, playful, and personal. The wipeable jewelry case is especially handy for travel or keeping little treasures organized.

The Creative Little Valentine

A thoughtful option for kids who love to build, imagine, and create.

• Love That Groove 48-Piece Valentine’s Day Puzzle Snax
• Valentines "I Dig You" Construction KidDough Play Kit
• Valentines Sweetheart KidDough - 4 oz

This basket works especially well for toddlers, preschoolers, or sibling gifts and avoids candy overload while still feeling festive.

The Little Helper Valentine

Perfect for kids who love to help in the kitchen or play pretend.

• Kids Monogrammed Apron
• XOXO Charm Pad
  
• Valentine's Box of Chocolates KidDough Play Kit

Pair it with a small toy, puzzle, or accessory from another basket theme to round things out.

Add a Personalized Touch

Personalization turns a Valentine’s gift basket into something truly memorable.

A favorite option is the Seersucker Packing Cubes , customized with a heart design (available by request). They’re practical, adorable, and perfect for travel, sleepovers, or keeping little outfits organized.

Finishing Touches

Complete your Valentine’s Day gift basket with:

• Shredded paper or fabric scraps in pink, red, or neutral tones
• A handwritten Valentine’s card
• Sweet treats

The result is a Valentine’s gift basket that feels curated, reusable, and thoughtful, something families will enjoy long after February 14.