Slatted Basket

This cute paper basket is perfect for spring.

Supplies

Step-by-Step

1. Step 1

   Score a 12” X 12” piece of double-sided paper or cardstock at 3/4”, 4”, 8” and 11 1/4”. Rotate the paper 90 degrees and repeat.

   

2. Step 2

   Cutting on the score lines, cut away the corner rectangles. Cut in on the vertical score lines to where the score lines cross. Trim the tabs on a slight angle.

   

3. Step 3

   Apply adhesive to the flaps.

   

4. Step 4

   Fold on the score lines and assemble into a box. Bend the top flaps down.

   

5. Step 5

   Cut six strips of double sided paper, 1” X 11”. Make a score line 3-1/2” from each end. Apply adhesive to the center of three strips and adhere to the bottom of the box, spacing them evenly.

   

6. Step 6

   Adhere the remaining three strips perpendicular to the first three as shown.

   

7. Step 7

   Apply adhesive to the top of each strip and adhere them just below the score line under the top flap.

   

8. Step 8

   Repeat on all sides.
   
   (optional) For a finished look, cover the bottom of basket with a 4” X 4” piece of cardstock.

   

9. Step 9

   Apply adhesive to the underside of the top flaps and secure. Cut a 1 1/4” X 12” piece of double-sided paper for the handle and attach to the inside of the basket. Decorate as desired to complete the project.

   

Video!

Variations

1. Here are the measurements for smaller baskets.
   
   2 inch basket:
   Score 6" X 6" paper at - 3/8", 2, 4, and 5-5/8"
   Slats - 1/2" X 5-1/2"
   Handle - 3/4" X 8-1/2"
   
   3 inch basket:
   Score 9" X 9" paper at - 1/2", 3", 6", and 8-1/2"
   Slats - 3/4" X 8-1/2"
   Handle - 1" X 12"
   

   

Your Turn

You've seen the tutorial, now you try it! We've got a section of the gallery set aside for Slatted Basket. Try this technique, then upload your artwork to the gallery. Show us your creations!

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