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SearchQuestionHow can you make it waterproof?MichelleF2Community Answer

If you are making the basket out of paper, it might be hard to make it waterproof. However, try buying a waterproofing spray, one meant for paper or perhaps even fabric.

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QuestionDo these baskets make a good choice for giving as a gift?LemonstersCommunity Answer

Yes, these would be wonderful gifts. They would be good for people who want to look stylish, or just need something to keep things in. An optional suggestion is to put items in the basket when you hand it to them, such as chocolate, since it can help make the gift seem complete.

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QuestionCan I make it with ribbon?LemonBarCommunity Answer

You can always try different materials, but ribbon might make it a little too too flimsy. Maybe use wire-edged ribbon and varnish to give it rigidity.

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Paper Weaving Easter Basket

The kids will love this paper weaving basket.

Materials

• colored paper
• scissors
• gluestick
• stapler
• staples
• optional: Easter eggs

Instructions

First, start with the paper Easter basket template: fold a piece of paper in half (the hamburger way) and measure one inch around the top, the open side and the bottom. Make small marks one inch apart, as you go down the folded page to keep track of where to cut the lines.

Look at the picture below. You can see how the strips were cut. Make sure your cuts are made on the FOLDED side of the paper and you stop at the 1-inch mark. If your kids are old enough, walk them through it. If not, this part might be better to do yourself.

Next, pick the colors of paper that you want for the weaving strips. Fold the papers in half the long way (the hotdog way), which is the OPPOSITE way from the weaving template. Cut strips that are about 3/4 of an inch thick. If you need to, use a ruler and a pencil to make marks on where to cut. Unlike the weaving template, you will cut these strips all the way through.

Now, you are ready to begin the paper weaving that kids will love! Set the template paper flat (open) on the table. Pick out out strips for the weaving and have the gluestick handy.

Teach your child(ren) how to begin weaving (over and under with the first strip and under and over on the next strip and back to over and under for the third and so on)

After you finish weaving each strip, use the gluestick to glue the top and bottom end of the strips to the baskets don't fall apart. Once the entire paper is weaved and the strips are glued down on the ends, fold each of the 4 sides of the paper in.

Only fold over 2 strips' worth of paper (see pictures). Crease the folds well.

To make the paper weave basket, you will need the stapler, the staples and an additional strip for the basket handle. As you see in the picture, you will bring both corner creases toward each other to create a triangle inside the basket-to-be.

Bring the triangle to one of the sides and secure with a staple or two

Continue doing that for all 4 corners until you end up with a box. Staple or glue the extra strip on the narrower sides of the box to make it a basket. And there you have it! Didn't they turn out awesome?!

Paper Weaving Easter Basket

This fun Easter craft is so much fun! It’s great for kids of all ages to be able to join in and create. If you’re looking for a way to work on fine motor skills and also create something new, this Easter weaving activity is perfect!

This is one fun Easter fun DIY that the kids can do over and over again. Change up the colors and they can make it look unique every time they make it.

Make sure to check out my Easter Counting Cards and Puzzles for even more Easter activities and fun ideas for the kids!

Paper Woven Easter Basket Supplies

• construction paper – 2 different colors
• ruler
• scissors
• stapler

Step 1: Cut the construction paper into 1-inch strips on the 8-inch side of the paper. We used blue and yellow construction paper.

You will need 7 strips of each color. 6 strips of each color for the basket and 1 strip of each color for the handle.

Step 2: Lay 6 strips of one color on your table. I used blue. Leave a little space between each strip.

Step 3: Weave 1 strip of the other colored paper (I used yellow) through the 6 strips. Weaving under, over, under, over…. Repeat.

It is normal for the strips of paper to move. To prevent your paper strips from moving, you can use painter’s tape to tape them to the table.

Step 4: When all 6 of your strips of paper are woven together, slide the strips together to tighten the weave. This will be the base of the basket.

Step 5: Gather together the strips on one side of the square and staple them. For example, I gathered the blue strips from one side of the square and stapled them together.

As you gather the strips together, the strips will fan out. Don’t worry. It happened to me too. When you staple the other side, just make sure to re-weave any strips of paper that fanned out.

Step 6: Gather together the strips on the other side of the square and staple them together.

You may notice that this causes the woven section to curl up. This is what we want to happen, it will create the basket shape.