Frazier - The gift basket design book: everything you need to know to create beautiful, professional-looking gift baskets for all occasions

Shirley George Frazier is president and founder of Sweet Survival, a retail consulting firm specializing in gift basket design, marketing, and business development. Recognized internationally as an industry expert, Shirley works with home-based designers, retail-shop owners, florists, and department-store managers to create and launch plans to increase profits on and off the Web. She is the author of How to Start a Home-Based Gift Basket Business and Marketing Strategies for the Home-Based Business: Solutions You Can Use Today, published by The Globe Pequot Press. Shirley also writes articles for and is quoted in numerous publications. She travels extensively to speak on gift-industry and business topics and appears on television as an industry spokesperson. Shirley lives in Paterson, New Jersey, with her husband, John; daughter, Genesis; and dogs, Pepper and Daisy.

Resource List

2815 Penn Avenue

Pittsburgh, PA 15222

(412) 261-4242 or (800) 348-2369

Fax: (800) 315-2739

www.apexgiftfoods.com

Over 300 shelf-stable gourmet treats and a complete line of packaging supplies and unique trimmings. Personal, professional customer service. Prompt shipping. Free full-color catalog available, plus special Web site promotions and blog.

P.O. Box 7547

Akron, OH 44306

(800) 773-2554

Fax: (800) 773-3575

www.directfloral.com

A wholesale floral-supplies company that offers a wide variety of high-quality baskets, containers, and gift basket supplies. No minimum order requirement, and same-day shipping.

6309 Airport Freeway

Fort Worth, TX 76117

(817) 831-3831 or (800) 433-7610

Fax: (817) 831-7025

www.brownlowgift.com

Brownlow Gifts produces themed collections including stationery, ceramic, resin, and gourmet gifts, many with suggested retail prices of $10 or less. Scripture versions of most products are also available.

4722 Ellenboro Road

Mooresboro, NC 28114

(704) 434-8404 or (866) 443-8706

Fax: (704) 434-8457

www.cgpackaging.com or www.creativegiftpackaging.com

One-stop shopping for all your gift basket supplies including cellophane, shred, bows, ribbons, Boxco boxes, and gourmet foods. No minimum order requirement.

1700 North Lebanon Street

P.O. Box 588

Lebanon, IN 46052

(800) 428-2310

www.davidalanchocolatier.com

Swiss-style chocolate truffles. Their small boxes are ideal for gift baskets. Low minimum.

P.O. Box 496027

Chicago, IL 60649

(773) 734-5325 or (800) 358-7626

Fax: (773) 734-3817

www.dobsonproducts.com

The single source for unique Afrocentric and Greek fraternity, sorority, and Masonic gift items. Mouse pads, light-switch covers, coffee mugs, and desk accessories are available.

2325 West Midway Boulevard

Broomfield, CO 80020

(303) 444-4622 or (800) 525-0848

Fax: (303) 444-0696

www.eldoradoparty.com

Major wholesaler and distributor of romantic and intimate gift selections for wedding, honeymoon, anniversary, birthday, holiday, bachelorette, and other fun party supplies, plus edibles, fantasy wear, and so much more!

P.O. Box 31, River Street Station

Paterson, NJ 07544-0031

(973) 279-2799

www.giftbasketbusiness.com

A complete source for educational materials, including books, DVDs, product sources, a free newsletter, online tips and articles, a blog, and more to make gift baskets for fun or profit.

446 South Anaheim Hills Road

Anaheim, CA 92807

(714) 637-1455

www.giftbasketbusinessworld.com

Informative booklets, free newsletter, tip sheets, and other lucrative resources for gift basket businesses on the grow.

www.giftbaskettutorials.com

Online instructional videos offering gift basket tips and techniques for beginning and advanced designers.

P.O. Box 2414

Reston, VA 20195

(800) 869-6320

Fax: (800) 454-5032

www.highlandbeeffarms.com Top-quality meat, turkey, and cheese snacks. Featuring the Nutrition on the Run product line for the health-conscious consumer.

11 Anthony Avenue

Edison, NJ 08820

(908) 753-5756 or (800) 231-9137

Fax: (908) 561-3702

www.karenskeepsakes.com/gb

Baby footprint and handprint kits, Radio Flyer wagons, baby scrubs, plush toys, banks, frames, CDs for babies and adults, microwave cakes, gourmet foods, paw-print kits, pet treats, and adult products.

P.O. Box 130

Greenwood, ME 04255

(207) 875-2522 or (800) 874-0484

Fax: (207) 875-2992

www.mainelineproducts.com

Manufactures approximately fifty-five sizes of wooden crates and boxes. Most are priced between $1 and $3.

1724 Westgate Road

Eau Claire, WI 54703

(715) 836-9800 or (800) 233-6356

Fax: (715) 836-9733

www.musicforbaskets.com

Music For Baskets offers a wonderful selection of CDs with cover art and music created to complement gift basket themes and colors. Incomparable products and customer service. See and hear the CDs online, then buy online or by phone.

242 Molly Walton Drive

Hendersonville, TN 37075

(800) 547-9727

Fax: (800) 646-0046

www.nashvillewraps.com

Large selection of gift and gourmet packagingbags, boxes, ribbon, tissue, and related packaging products. Exquisite product design, competitive prices, and a high degree of service.

115 North Main Street

Chaffee, MO 63740

(573) 887-4144 or (800) 748-7655

Fax: (573) 887-6086

www.pendergrassinc.com

Full line of bath, body, and spa accessories for women, men, and children. Spa gift sets also available for all categories. Contact Pendergrass to obtain the wholesale password.

6240-2 Metro Plantation Road

Fort Myers, FL 33966

(800) 729-2205

Fax: (239) 332-2205

www.qcu.com

The only full-service, one-stop source for the gift basket industry. Gourmet foods, unique baskets and containers, shrink wrap, baby products, ribbons, and more!

1514 Pisgah Church Road

Lexington, SC 29072

(803) 359-6808 or (800) 368-8425

Fax: (803) 359-5661

www.roofbasket.com

Handmade, inexpensive wooden baskets in a variety of colors and styles. Easy for you to customize into any theme. No minimum order requirement.

3 Pequignot Drive

Pierceton, IN 46562

(574) 594-2131 or (800) 359-2917

Fax: (574) 594-2215

www.stephanbaby.net

Heartwarming baby gifts that are uniquely designed and moderately priced. Choose from plush toys, silver-plated gift sets, photo books and frames, infant clothing, and accessories.

5302 Texoma Parkway

Sherman, TX 75090

(903) 893-8151 or (800) 575-9373

Fax: (903) 893-5036

www.cakesforbaskets.com