Honolulu Star-Advertiser

Sunday, December 15, 2024 76° Today's Paper

Features

Keiki Kraft: Upcycled Spring Baskets

By HouseMart Ben Franklin Crafts

April 5, 2020

COURTESY HOUSEMART BEN FRANKLIN CRAFTS Step 1: Wrap clean nori container with washi tape as desired.
1/7
Swipe or click to see more

COURTESY HOUSEMART BEN FRANKLIN CRAFTS

Step 1: Wrap clean nori container with washi tape as desired.

COURTESY HOUSEMART BEN FRANKLIN CRAFTS Step 2: Using a 1/4-inch hole punch, make a hole on both sides, in the center just below the container lip.
2/7
Swipe or click to see more

COURTESY HOUSEMART BEN FRANKLIN CRAFTS

Step 2: Using a 1/4-inch hole punch, make a hole on both sides, in the center just below the container lip.

COURTESY HOUSEMART BEN FRANKLIN CRAFTS Step 3: Thread about 8 to 10 inches of ribbon through the holes. Start from the inside of the container and knot the ends of the ribbon to create the basket handle.
3/7
Swipe or click to see more

COURTESY HOUSEMART BEN FRANKLIN CRAFTS

Step 3: Thread about 8 to 10 inches of ribbon through the holes. Start from the inside of the container and knot the ends of the ribbon to create the basket handle.

COURTESY HOUSEMART BEN FRANKLIN CRAFTS Step 4: Or, wrap the container with printed scrapbook 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
4/7
Swipe or click to see more

COURTESY HOUSEMART BEN FRANKLIN CRAFTS

Step 4: Or, wrap the container with printed scrapbook 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

COURTESY HOUSEMART BEN FRANKLIN CRAFTS Step 5: Use the hole punch to make two holes at the top on each side.
5/7
Swipe or click to see more

COURTESY HOUSEMART BEN FRANKLIN CRAFTS

Step 5: Use the hole punch to make two holes at the top on each side.

COURTESY HOUSEMART BEN FRANKLIN CRAFTS Step 6: Thread ribbon through the holes on both sides and tie bows.
6/7
Swipe or click to see more

COURTESY HOUSEMART BEN FRANKLIN CRAFTS

Step 6: Thread ribbon through the holes on both sides and tie bows.

COURTESY HOUSEMART BEN FRANKLIN CRAFTS Step 7: Fill baskets with paper shreds and treats.
7/7
Swipe or click to see more

COURTESY HOUSEMART BEN FRANKLIN CRAFTS

Step 7: Fill baskets with paper shreds and treats.

COURTESY HOUSEMART BEN FRANKLIN CRAFTS Step 1: Wrap clean nori container with washi tape as desired.
COURTESY HOUSEMART BEN FRANKLIN CRAFTS Step 2: Using a 1/4-inch hole punch, make a hole on both sides, in the center just below the container lip.
COURTESY HOUSEMART BEN FRANKLIN CRAFTS Step 3: Thread about 8 to 10 inches of ribbon through the holes. Start from the inside of the container and knot the ends of the ribbon to create the basket handle.
COURTESY HOUSEMART BEN FRANKLIN CRAFTS Step 4: Or, wrap the container with printed scrapbook 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
COURTESY HOUSEMART BEN FRANKLIN CRAFTS Step 5: Use the hole punch to make two holes at the top on each side.
COURTESY HOUSEMART BEN FRANKLIN CRAFTS Step 6: Thread ribbon through the holes on both sides and tie bows.
COURTESY HOUSEMART BEN FRANKLIN CRAFTS Step 7: Fill baskets with paper shreds and treats.

UPCYCLED SPRING BASKETS

Supplies and Tools:

>> Nori container, cleaned and dry

>> Washi tape, assorted

>> Printed scrapbook paper, assorted

>> Ribbons

>> Double-stick tape

>> 1/4-inch hole punch

>> Scissors

Directions:

1. Wrap clean nori container with washi tape as desired.

2. Using a 1/4-inch hole punch, make a hole on both sides, in the center just below the container lip.

3. Thread about 8 to 10 inches of ribbon through the holes. Start from the inside of the container and knot the ends of the ribbon to create the basket handle.

4. Or, wrap the container with printed scrapbook 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.

5. Use the hole punch to make two holes at the top on each side.

6. Thread ribbon through the holes on both sides and tie bows.

7. Fill baskets with paper shreds and treats.

For more craft ideas, visit benfranklinhawaii.com.

By participating in online discussions you acknowledge that you have agreed to the Terms of Service. An insightful discussion of ideas and viewpoints is encouraged, but comments must be civil and in good taste, with no personal attacks. If your comments are inappropriate, you may be banned from posting. Report comments if you believe they do not follow our guidelines. Having trouble with comments? Learn more here.

Subscriber Favorites

Flip through MidWeek online

Looking Back


Honolulu Local Business Guide