These standard, somewhat boring baskets came from Walmart for $ 0.98 and $1.98. I loved that they came in all different colors, but I hated how boring they were. For the price I knew I could grab a few baskets and do something with them.
Here’s the challenge: USE WHAT YOU HAVE! Come on, craft supply hoarders of the world! Time to bust out the stash and put it to good use.
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- ruffled ribbon (found at a local scrapbooking store)
- fake daisy flower
- alligator hair clip (Sally Beauty Supply)
- scrap fabric – my piece measured 38×12 inches
- Apple Barrell by Plaid acrylic paint in Key West
- small scalloped frame from PoppySeed Projects (SNAP 2012 swag!)
- and LOTS of my favorite crafting tool, hot glue.
For the smaller basket, I figured the fabric lining would be a pain. So I went with simple and sweet. The pre-ruffled ribbon was hot glued in two layers around the edge and I added the cute daisy to one side.
I absolutely love how easy it was to transform this $0.98 basket. It adds a little something without being difficult or expensive.
Nat this is so sweet! I just ordered a [overpriced] personalized easter basket for my daughter. I didn’t even think about trying to embellish my own. Shame on me I could have saved a bundle! I pinned!
“The Easter Bunny” usually brings the standard chocolate/peanut butter anything (I like to “borrow” from the kids too), new markers or sidewalk chalk, chapstick, sometimes fun socks and she ALWAYS brings new toothbrushes and toothpaste (they get another new one for Halloween and Santa might bring too so they for sure are replaced often enough. Ok I guess the Easter Bunny around here is a little practical but the kids have never complained.
Adorable! I had the thought to try and embellish some baskets for my boys- I generally use buckets for them instead- but decided I wasn’t sure how I could do it without it looking girly! I’m really gonna think on my stash and see if I can’t pull it off- these are so classic and cute!
so very cute!!!
So cute Nat! Easter Bunny likes to bring a new pair of flip flops, some candy, maybe a fun toy surprise and $ eggs are the latest from our Easter bunny. The big boys love that. Not lots of money either, like pocket change.
omg, soooo adorable! I featured your project on my blog 🙂
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