Easter Baskets
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The Easter baskets we have been using for the last few years are the brightly woven baskets that are sold around Easter time. They have had a few years of rough use and are starting to fall apart. I had originally planned on making a couple of ruffle totes for Easter this year, but when at the dollar store last week I saw these little plastic buckets and decided they would be a little more practical for egg collecting. (Plus I could still add my ruffles to them…)
(Are you noticing a theme around here yet? Yep, I have a “thing” for ruffles!)
OK guys, these are really easy to make! If you don’t have an Easter basket yet, you still have time to make one of these.
See how I made the baskets after the jump:
I attached the ruffles the same way I made my ruffled Easter eggs and no sew ruffle tote. To figure out the height of each ruffle, I just used a couple of scrap pieces of fabric and played until I had the ruffle size and placement just right. Just remember, you will want at least 1/2 an inch over lap on the ruffles to cover the glue. I considered adding a strip of ribbon around the top ruffle, but my buckets have a big lip that over-hangs so I didn’t think the ribbon was necessary. (Though it probably would have been a pretty accent.)
Do you know what the “snip and rip” method is? It’s exactly what it sounds like… Cut a small snip through the selvage and RIP! If you have never done that before, you should try it… It makes a perfectly straight strip of fabric. (Plus it’s kind of fun.)
If you make a basket, please come back and share! You can add a photo to my new Flickr group or link your blog post up to my brand new Facebook page! (Have you had a chance to like my page yet?)
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Super CUTE!! 🙂
I'll be featuring you on Thursday. Thank you so much for sharing at {wow me} wednesday. 🙂
Ginger @ gingersnapcrafts.com
Love it!
I featured you today on my blog 🙂
http://www.jaqsstudio.com/2012/04/made-by-me-26-linky-party-and-features.html
These are the cutest baskets! We hope you'll be back to our "Strut Your Stuff Saturday". We loved having you! -The Sisters
Those are too cute! I love ruffles too! *sigh* 🙂
Featuring you! Love these baskets so much! XO, Aimee
These are so cute!! I love them, I made some with fabric on the inside, but now I want to try these!! So glad I came across your post!! http://sewsweetcottage.blogspot.com/2012/04/fabric-lined-basket-tutorial.html
Shannon@SewSweetCottage
Too cute! I bet they will enjoy using those!
Thanks for linking up to this week's Catch a Glimpse Party. I will be featuring these tomorrow!
These are so so cute! I would love if you would share this and any other post at my new link party: http://whatscookinglove.blogspot.com/2012/04/showcase-your-talent-thursday-1.html
Thanks and I hope to see you there!
these are precious!! thank you so much for linking up to our Uncommonly Yours link party! Featuring these tonight on our Facebook page! Have a wonderful night!
Bonnie @ uncommon
Those are so cute! Thanks for sharing! I would love for you to link up to my new party "Pin It & Win It Wednesdays" @ http://www.cheapcraftymama.com!
I am featuring you tomorrow. They are adorable!
Lovely baskets. They are so festive and pretty.
Love for you to share it at my Linky Party if you get a chance 🙂 – "Made by ME" Wednesdays here: http://www.jaqsstudio.com/2012/04/made-by-me-25-linky-party-and-features.html
What a great way to personalize and decorate an inexpensive Easter basket or bucket. I love these!!! I shared this on my crafty facebook page : )
I did notice your ruffle theme lately, and I am sooo loving it! These are super adorable! Thanks for sharing at Handmade Tuesdays.
LOVE the baskets!!!! Great idea!!! Plus you can use them year round!
Thanks so much for sharing this at The DIY Dreamer… From Dream To Reality!