These cute little Easter baskets, inspired by Jane Lake of All Free Crafts, were featured among our Easter ideas in last week’s blog article. And as promised here are our instructions on how to make them.

Step 1: Begin with a square piece of card. If you wish your basket to have a decorative edge, now is a good time to add this. Then divide the card into 9 equal sections as shown and fold along the lines.

Step 2: Cut along four of your folded lines and apply double-sided tape as shown below.

Step 3: Bring the end pieces from the same side up so that the corners meet each other, then fasten in place using the double-side tape. Repeat this on the other side to form the basket. Once that is done stick down the inside flaps to strengthen the sides.

Step 4: Take another strip of card to make the handle.  Slide it in between the side flaps and fasten it in place with a staple. You could just use double-sided tape, but I found that a staple provided a stronger join which is better for carrying heavier objects.

Step 5: Decorate your basket any way you wish. We gave each basket a colourful base with details on the sides of the handle which also hid the staples from view.

These are such neat little baskets and they are so easy to make. If you have a go at making your own we’d love to see pictures of them – either send us your photo via email or upload them to Facebook or Instagram using #cutelittleeasterbaskets.  Have a lovely Easter!

 

 

 

 

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