How to Weave an Easter Basket from Recycled Boxes
April 16th, 2014
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Cardboard packaging lends bold colors and interesting graphics to this basket.
Diane Gilleland
These baskets are simple to make, involving a little weaving and a little gluing.
Diane Gilleland
Since boxes come in all shapes and sizes, you can make baskets in all shapes and sizes. This little one would make a cute party favor.
Diane Gilleland
Cardboard packaging lends bold colors and interesting graphics to this basket.
Photo: Diane Gilleland
Step 9: Put a drop of tacky glue where each tab comes in contact with this strip. Press the tabs in place and secure them with paper clips while the glue dries.
Let the glue dry for 10 minutes or so before proceeding.
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Place glue at each contact point. Hold the pieces together with paper clips while the glue dries. |
Step 10: You'll have extra cardboard sticking out at the ends. At the end where this strip passes over the last long tab, fold it to the inside of the basket.
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Fold the excess strip to the inside at one corner. |
At the opposite corner, where the strip passes under the last long tab, cut it to match the edge of the tab.
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At the other corner, trim the excess. |
Step 11: Fold another long strip and repeat Steps 7 through 10 to weave from the opposite corner. Let this dry for another 10 to 15 minutes and remove all the paper clips.
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Weave in a second strip to complete the first row. |
Step 12: It's time to glue the two loose corners. Each corner should have one long tab, as shown. Place that to the inside of the basket and glue it in place. Hold it with two paper clips for extra stability, and let the glue dry for about 10 minutes before proceeding.
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Glue the corners to the inside. |
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