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ASimple Baskets Just In Time For The Holidays
tisket a tasket, a simple paper basket! Here is can even change the size by using a different size paper another easy project that uses scrap papers. The — just keep in mind that you want a square that can basic design is great for a little treat or to use as be sectioned equally in thirds, like 6-by-6, 7 1/2-by-7
SUPPLIES AND TOOLS:
• 6-by-6-inch cardstock, solid or printed, for basket
• 1 1/2-by-8 1/2-inch cardstock, coordinating color, for handle
• 1/4-inch double-stick tape • 1/2-inch craft glue dots
• score board
• scissors
• embellishments for handle ends, like stickers or buttons, optional
a favor or a simple “just because” gift. 1/2 or 9-by-9. You can make a bunch to use for your
The project requires a 6-by-6-inch cardstock for the basket itself. You can leave the handle off or add one with another strip of cardstock. There are different ways to change the look, such as folding down the points or adding another layer of printed paper to the sides. You
Halloween or fall treats.
Find this project sheet at benfranklinhawaii.com. And
For the basket, place the 6-by-6-inch cardstock on the score board and score at the 2- and 4-inch marks. Turn a quarter and score again at the 2- and 4-inch marks. You should have a card- stock with nine squares. Crease all the scored lines.
On the top row, cut the 4 cardstock at the 2- and
4-inch marks, cutting down to the second row scored line. On the bottom row, cut the cardstock at the
2- and 4-inch marks, cutting up to the second row scored line.
Fold the outside sections of the strip to the center. Overlap and tape together to create a 1 1/2-inch- wide basket handle. Set aside.
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don’t forget to share what you make. Send photos to joyofcrafting@gmail.com. If I showcase it here, I’ll send you a Ben Franklin Crafts gift card.
For the basket handle, take the 1 1/2-
by-8 1/2-inch strip and place on the
score board with the 1 1/2-inch edge
aligned to the top edge. Score at the 2 1/2- and 1-inch marks, creating three
even rows.
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