By Noreen Doll Create a rustic basket from the side of a cardboard box. It makes a lovely holder for a gift. Or use it as a Spring basket or Easter Basket. It would also be perfect for Mother's Day. Supplies. Corrugated Cardboard Box Twine 18 or 20 Guage Wire, about 26 inches long Scrap Book Paper or other colorful Paper Ribbon or Pre-made … [Read more...] about Rustic Basket
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May Day Basket Caper
by Noreen Doll. May Day will soon be here. Time for another May Day basket caper! When I was a kid, I lived in a small town which still had many charming customs. One of these customs was the making and delivering of May baskets. What we did was to create a small basket with a handle for hanging. It could be made out of paper or cardboard and colored or decorated … [Read more...] about May Day Basket Caper
Origami Basket
By Noreen Doll. This origami basket is actually like one half of an origami box with a lid. And you can make it in almost any size you want. Do a few simple folds, a couple of snips with scissors and add a handle. An origami basket would be perfect to make for a kid's party where you need to make a lot of them for favors. And here's a way to make your … [Read more...] about Origami Basket
Easy Paper Basket
by Noreen Doll. Craft this easy paper basket for Easter favors or a kid's party. This quick and easy basket only needs a square of paper, plus a strip for the handle, and some brads to attach the handle. It's a great project to do with your kids, or for a class party craft. There are also a few variations you can use so all the baskets aren't exactly … [Read more...] about Easy Paper Basket
