I created this basket with paper and adhesive, it’s so cute, and it’s easy enough that you can make multiples and even get the kids to help!
SCRAPBOOK ADHESIVES BY 3L – Crafty Power Tape and 3D Foam SquaresSpellbinders – Grand Calibur machine, LF-127 Grand Scalloped Squares, S4-314
Lacey Ovals, S4-110 Classic Ovals LG
My Mind’s Eye – Mary Mary: “Beautiful” Gorgeous and So Cute Papers, “Best of
Friends” Play and Share Papers
Colorbox – Clearsnap Fluid Chalk – Lime Pastel
Copic- Airbrush System and R20 Blush Sketch Marker, atyou Spica Olive pen
WorldWin Papers – ColorMates Dark Fairy Tale Pink
Start by die cutting a scalloped square. I used my die cut machine and Grand Scalloped Squares, the largest die template in the set. I die cut/embossed My Mind’s Eye patterned cardstock, because it was cute, springy and actually a nice heavy weight, which makes it perfect for a basket.
Fold the square four times, at the second scallop. Then cut along 4 of the fold lines, as shown.
Add strips of Crafty Power Tape to the center panel between the cut lines. See that I inked the inside with purple to show how I folded and adhered the sides.
I interlocked the scallops. Crafty Power Tape holds it all in place.
Fold in and adhere the opposite side to make the basket.
To make the handle usable, and to reinforce the bottom of the basket, I cut a piece of scrap cardstock to 3 x 3”. I applied Crafty Power Tape to one side, along the outer edges. I cut coordinating My Mind’s Eye paper to strips of 1 x 12”, and then folded both ends in at ½”.
Remove the backing from the Crafty Power Tape and adhere the ½” folded part to the adhesive as shown.
Place the handle piece into the bottom of the basket, and voila! We have a basket with a sturdy handle!
To embellish the basket, I cut/embossed Beaded Ovals and Classic Ovals. I inked and airbrushed, and assembled the pieces and placed them on the basket using 3D Foam Squares.
These baskets come together quickly and easily. They are perfect for holidays, parties and little gifts, just change the paper to fit the occasion.
You can even use them as place cards!
Thanks for visiting the Crafty Power Blog today! Now if you’ll excuse me, I have to eat some jelly beans before my teenagers get to them!
By MargieH April 20, 2011 - 7:55 am
WOW, Beth! LOVE this basket esp. the scalloped edge. Great idea as a place cards – a special touch on Easter dinner. Thanks for the inspiration 🙂
By Holly April 20, 2011 - 11:54 am
How fun! Great tutorial. Love this idea. 🙂
By Jeannine April 20, 2011 - 6:32 pm
How cute is that?! I wish I had that die cuz I would definitely make some of those for Easter.
By Vicki Chrisman April 21, 2011 - 8:28 pm
Very cute idea Beth!