Page 8 - MidWeek - June 2, 2021

8 MIDWEEK JUNE 2, 2021
AGet Carried Away With This Creative Project
s we start a new month, many ways. They are clear, so you it’s always a good re- can use any color in your design. minder to stop, take a They are plastic, which means they
SUPPLIES AND TOOLS:
• nori container, cleaned and dry
• washi tape or printed cardstock, assorted • ribbon, 3/8 to 5/8 inches in width, approximately 10 inches long
• 1/4-inch Meriken double-stick tape
(No. 30013284)
• 1/4-inch hole punch (No. 77178558)
• scissors
• tissue paper or paper shreds
• treats
breather and look around at what are waterproof. Plus, the plastic is
we already have. As crafters, that means upcycling.
not too thick, so you can always cut or punch holes it. Furthermore, it’s also not too thin, which means it’s sturdy enough to hold treats and more.
1. Wash and dry an empty nori container. Wrap with
washi tape as desired.
I like to look at things that I might have multiples of because if I come up with a decent idea, I know I’ll want to make more than one. Food containers are always a good substrate to work with, and your stash depends on what you like to eat.
Have fun with this simple idea that lends itself to many creative designs. Email what you come up with to joyofcrafting@gmail.com. If I share it here, I’ll send you a Ben Franklin Crafts gift card.
For me, I always want to have seasoned nori packs in my pantry. And those little plastic containers they come in are the perfect in so
You can find this project sheet and many more at benfranklinha- waii.com.
2. Use a 1/4-inch hole punch to make pukas on both sides and in the center, just below the container lip.
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Thread about 8-10 inches of ribbon through the holes. Start from the inside 3. of the container and pull the ribbon out, leaving the ends of the ribbon on the
inside. Knot the ends of the ribbon to create the basket handle.
4. Another way to decorate the container is to wrap it with scrap-printed paper. Place a strip of double-stick tape about 1/4 inch below the paper edge. Tape the paper to the outside of the container on both sides.
5. Make two holes at the top on each side.
6. Take two lengths of ribbon and thread through the
7.
holes on both sides, and tie a bow on the outside of the container.
Line the basket with paper shreds or tissue paper, and add treats.