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37 Graduation Gift Basket Ideas

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The graduation gift every grad needs!! Get you a fun graduation gift basket with all the goodies and necessities to celebrate graduation for him and her.

Graduation gift basket ideas make one of the easiest, fun, and best ways to gift someone for their big day with their favorite things or things they didn’t expect! 

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Graduation Gift Baskets

Although I don’t think anyone gave me a graduation gift basket, that’s something I plan to do as a graduation gift idea for others and I still need an excuse to do it! I’ve done some gift baskets for birthdays and “thinking of you”, and they are truly the best gifts. Whether it be a theme or just anything that a friend or family member loves, it’s a whole gift basket of goodness! Everyone needs a graduation gift basket to celebrate surviving school let’s be real. 

I won’t lie, the last time I was given any gift basket was Easter when I got an Easter basket…..yeah my family still does that and I’m an adult. But I LOVE IT. I mean that counts right? I still have to go hunt for it like a little girl too. No matter what holiday or occasion it is, gift baskets rock, and graduation is the perfect time for one!! 

Graduation Gift Basket Ideas

Here you’ll find 37 of some of the best, easiest and clever graduation gift basket ideas! Whether you’re looking for something that can be personalized, DIY, a survival kit, something crafty, or with cute sayings, there are plenty of graduation gift basket ideas to have you creating the perfect graduation gift for him or her, for college graduation, or a high school grad gift idea.

Oh the places you’ll go candy basket

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What gets you through high school and graduation is right here! Yep, this is a fun basket. All the best advice in a goodie gift basket too!

Congratulations cap gift basket

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Here’s an easy graduation gift basket idea that’ll just cap off the celebration! 😉 Maybe even make it more personal and use the grads cap! This is so cute but simple and makes for the best candy bouquet. 

Good things to come grad basket

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There are good things to come for you if your graduation gift basket is looking like this! Who doesn’t want a little self-care treatment gift basket for graduation?! This is the cutest! 

Cozy college survival kit 

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All your needs in a graduation gift basket to help you through college, you love it! Prepared to snuggle up and cozy mode, be caffeinated in the morning, or start the party, your essentials are right here. 

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I love this graduation gift basket because it’s a little bit of everything! You have your candle, candy, body care, nail care and self galore! The perfect treat for a graduation gift for her. 

Your future looks bright gift idea

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Feel bright, look bright with this adorable graduation gift idea! Keep it simple but celebrate with a jar of all things yellow! 

Taco bout fun grad basket

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This hits the jackpot for me. That’s taco bout how awesome this graduation gift basket is??! Here’s a fun way to any graduation celebration and you definitely be feeling the fiesta. Even a piñata and hat? HOW CUTE.

Change jar gift idea 

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If a jar full of change and a cute sign isn’t motivating enough for some graduation celebrating I don’t know what is. I think the note just completes it and is a humorous reminder! 

Congrats grad cup gift

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Looking for something smaller or maybe more simple? A cute graduation mug filled with candy and money is a great way to go! 

Girlie grad gift basket

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All the cute girlie things in a gift basket! The sign just sells it for me and is perfect for the graduate. This graduation gift basket is filled with all the good reminders of love and celebration for her!  

Green dream gift idea

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The perfect combo, keeping it green for the dream! Honestly, money and candy are a great gift idea even if it looks simple. Just have a clever saying like this one and it will make the grad gift even better! 

Candy bucket grad idea

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A big bucket of candy with a funny saying to go with each candy? Say less. This grad gift is gold! Not only will they have a bucket of candy to enjoy, but they can also have a little laugh while they eat it! 

Wine graduation basket 

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THIS!!! The wine bucket oh my goodness. I am in love with this idea and I love wine so it’s perfect. If the grad is a wine fanatic and loves cute sayings to go with it, this is the graduation gift basket for them!

Car signs grad gift idea

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If you were looking for a sign that you needed to choose a graduation gift basket by this point, this is it. Some money and a “new car”, all a graduate really needs right?! 

College survival kit 

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You didn’t ask for another college survival graduation gift basket idea but this one is great! The cute reminders on the front tie it all in and you have your basket of all your essentials. Can’t pass it up! 

2020 grad gift basket

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Really emphasizing the graduation year here! If you’re going for a classy, cute, and personalized look this could be your graduation gift basket! Celebrate with some champagne, a treat, and a nice little note on the top! 

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Graduation Gift Bottle Set

Candy and money in a bottle? I think yes. Have fun getting creative with grad gift basket ideas! This one is super easy; you can take any pack of empty bottles and fill them with goodies.

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DIY Graduation Gifts Kit

This is a fun grad gift basket idea for the graduate. Including stickers, decor, little booklets, so many useful gifts in one basket!

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Off to College Kit

An off to college kit, the ultimate starter pack for college students! It's everything they didn't realize they needed for studies. Obviously, the fun grad gift basket, right?

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College Shower Caddy Gift Basket

The college shower caddy gift basket is a perfect grad gift basket idea! All the good smelling products and shower essentials you need. This all comes in an adorable bag too with plenty of space for more products!

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It's only necessary to have a graduation gift party box! Everything to get the party started and get excited for celebrating with friends! This super cute, small gift box is perfect as a grad gift basket idea.

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Freshman Year Survival Kit

Only the most needed kind of survival kit for college. To help you survive freshman year and make life easier! Include basic needs, anything that adds humor, or items you think the frosh will need!

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A funny laundry kit to make laundry a little more fun at college. It's better to be more prepared and have something like this but also have something to laugh about!

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College Student Survival Kit: Perfect for Graduating Seniors!

The college money stash survival kit! You will feel more broke than ever in college so the college student survival kit will help you to keep track of your spending and hold on to every dollar you have (literally). Fun right?

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Think happy, think bright and yellow! A grad gift basket like this is fun and is perfect for a high school graduation gift. Giving you all the good, happy vibes!

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Deluxe Beauty Gift Baskets

My kind of grad gift basket!! A deluxe beauty gift basket, absolutely! If you or someone you know is really into beauty this is a great grad gift basket idea! Everything beauty you can think of in fun sized packages and bottles.

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College Survival Kit

Another great college survival kit to get you through! Some inspiration, cute items, basic products and other handy things included. All great for college students!

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"Pay Day" Candy DIY Graduation Gift Basket

Candy and money honestly make for one of the best grad gift baskets! Create a "basket" with candy boxes and fill it with rolled up money and more candy. This is a fun gift to receive, you can't go wrong with more candy and money!

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Dollar Store Graduation Gift Basket Idea

The dollar store always comes through with clever, inexpensive gifts. If you want to do something that's cheap but you can find some cool items, check out the dollar store graduation gift basket!

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The best college gift basket for BFF! Whether you're bff is moving away to college and you won't see them for a while or you just want to do something nice, this bff basket is everything! They will love this and have them thinking of you!

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Off to College Survival Kit

Just a basket of all the reminders and tips you'll need to get through college, so cute! The little signs and notes make this grad gift survival kit even better!

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DIY Graduation Gift Basket Ideas - Candy Wishes

Big Stashes of candy wishes for graduation! Find big jars that can stash a lot of candy and write out a note that has candy puns in it. This funny grad gift basket idea will have them laughing with an endless supply of candy!

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Easy Graduation Basket/Cup Idea in School Colors

The cutest grad gift idea!! Are your school colors purple? Take a purple (or whatever your school colors are) cup and fill it with money or any other goody. Cups make for great grad gift basket ideas and can be found anywhere!

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The most perfect little grad care package for a friend! This is an adorable package to send them off with and enjoy. Little things to decorate with and already make their space smell good!

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College Graduation Gift for Her 2021 Graduation Gift Box | Etsy

If you're looking for the best college grad gift for her, this is the one! It's a small but pretty package and she will adore. Who doesn't love a good little bougie box??

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Custom Graduation Gift Box

Some of the best grad gift baskets and boxes are the ones that are customized! Making it more personal always makes it more special and fun to open. All this requires is paper that's cut out to fit the box flaps and a cute congrats saying, so easy!

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College Acceptance /high School Graduation Custom Bucket

Have you accepted you're done with school yet? Maybe this custom bucket with help! There's so much in this bucket you won't know what to expect. It's an exciting grad gift to go through (almost like an Easer Basket lol).

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The ultimate grad gift basket for this year! Count on Etsy to have the coolest, most fitting graduation baskets. Now you just have to fill with it with goodies!

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April 7, 2021 7:57 am JenandMadi 1 Comment Filed Under: College, Gifts for Her, Gifts for Him, Graduation, Parties

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  1. Abirra Nartel says

    December 12, 2021 at 4:25 pm

    I love the idea of these customized gift baskets for Graduation, and they can also be for other occasions. Thanks for your creative ideas, Madi! I send several baskets last year from https://auntlauries.com/college-gifts/ and really wanted to try other varieties this year.

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