Easter Basket
by Makeesha Byl
Create a sweet little basket to hold Easter eggs or other small treats.
Supplies
- One 4 3/4" x 7 3/4" piece of cardstock for basket base
- One 1" x 11" piece of cardstock for basket handle
- One 1 1/2" x 15" piece of patterned paper to decorate basket base
- One 7/8" x 11" piece of patterned paper to decorate basket handle
- Scoring Tool
- Scissors
- Crop-a-dile
- Two large brads
- Adhesive
- Stamps, Ink and additional cardstock to decorate the basket
- Tissue Paper
- Easter Eggs
Step-by-Step
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Step 1
Adhere the patterned paper strip on the center of your cardstock strip.
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Step 2
Score your 4 3/4" x 7 3/4" piece of cardstock at 1 1/2" on each side.
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Step 3
Cut the cardstock at the two scored lines on either side of the long length of cardstock.
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Step 4
Add adhesive to the outside four corners of cardstock.
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Step 5
Prefold your score lines, remove the adhesive backing and assemble your basket.
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Step 6
Decorate the outside of your box.
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Step 7
Punch a large hole with your Crop-a-Dile and also an inch up from either end of your handle, making sure to line everything up.
Use a large brad to attach the handle to both ends of the basket. -
Step 8
Place tissue paper into the box base and then add Easter eggs.
Video!
Your Turn
You've seen the tutorial, now you try it! We've got a section of the gallery set aside for Easter Basket. Try this technique, then upload your artwork to the gallery. Show us your creations!
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Questions and Comments
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Patti
Try updating your flash player. Hopefully that will help.
I will definitely be making some of these for friends and family.
Patti
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