Keiki Kraft: Upcycled Spring Baskets
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.
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