Paper Anniversary

• 1). Prepare a basket with an inch of substrate, or lining. Shredded colored paper makes an excellent choice for the first, or "paper," anniversary.
  
  
• 2). Arrange about six fresh flowers in the basket. Make sure the flowers have large, full blooms such as the magnolia, sunflower or a large variety of Asiatic lily. Allow the fresh flowers to fall naturally into place.
  
  
• 3). Place a bottle of champagne or cider into the center of the basket, among the surrounding flower blossoms.
  
  
• 4). Sit a champagne flute, or glass, at each side of the bottle, allowing the flowers to surround them as well.
  
  
• 5). Insert two paper tickets to a vacation destination or day spa coupons for two, as a traditional paper gift for the first anniversary.