Monday, March 22, 2010

Easy Mini-EASTER Baskets



Hello fellow crafters! It's me, America.

Welcome to my very first tutorial here on Cuttlebug Challenge Blogspot. Today I'm going to be showing you step-by-step instructions on how-to create these super cute, very simple, Mini Easter Treat Baskets. :)

SUPPLIES:
Heavy White CS & Spring Colors CS
Cuttlebug Embossing Folder
Scoring Tools
PolkaDot Ribbons
Martha Stewart Edge Punch
Easter Shimmery Butterflies (from Michael's)
Easter Candies, Chocolates & Jelly Beans

Easy STEPS:
Take an 8 & 1/2 x 11 Cardstock Paper (I use 110lb weight) and cut down to measure 8 &1/2 x 4 & 1/2. Then widthwise, score at 3, 5&1/4, 8&1/4 & 10&1/2.



Turn lengthwise, measure and score at 3 inches.

Punch along one edge with your favorite EDGE Punch.

Cut along scored lines as shown:

Begin to assemble and adhere basket at flaps.

Using a Cuttlebug Folder, dry emboss a strip of white CS measuring 2 & 1/2 x 11 inches. Then Score at 3 in, 5 1/4 in, 8 & 1/4 in and 10 & 1/2 in. Adhere this strip to basket using Zip Dry Paper Glue.

Last, cut 2 strips of paper to 1 & 1/2 inches wide & punch one side with edge punch! Overlap these 2 strips as shown & adhere together.



AND here are the final results! Fun & FAST! :)






QUICK & simple! Please let us know what you think!
Thanks for Looking & Happy Creating!
America

51 COMMENTS:

Helen said...

Those are so cute!!! I'll have to try to find some time to make these--Thanks for the tutorial!

Jessie said...

They are beautiful!

Sandra said...

These are adorable!!!! TFS
Sandra :-)

~Christina~ said...

Absolutely BEAUTIFUL!

Bobbi said...

Very cute! TFS

Cindy said...

Oh my goodness, America! These are just the cutest, prettiest, most adorable... well, you get it... I love them!

- - Sheryl - - said...

the ribbon really jazzes it up

SherriC. said...

Ph My Gosh those are just tppp cute.....TFS!!!!

Love crafts forever said...

Ah so cute.

Lesley from WI said...

Super adorable!

Kathy said...

Wow these are awesome! Congrats on your first tutorial...you rocked it :)

Beth said...

These are really sweet! I might just try them myself! They look easy enough, but pack a big punch!

Shawna said...

SOOOOOO cute America! Thanks for sharing. These will be adorable at each place setting for Easter dinner!

schnuti said...

...oh, they are looking so beautiful...;)...thank you for the tutorial...;)

ILONA

Wendy aka Bling Queen said...

Those are beautiful.

Judy said...

These basket are gorgeous! I luv them! TFS!

RAP said...

I love how you used the border punch on these

Just Call Me Grammy said...

Beautiful baskets and a great tutorial. Thanks

berg4 said...

Very pretty - these will make great table decorations at en Easter Egg Hunt I am hosting this weekend!

Tricia said...

fabulous tutorial America! so easy and fun!

CraftyGirl said...

ummmm.... can we say adorable?!! These are the cutest things ever! Love it! Great tutotial too!!
Barb :)

Shantaie said...

America,
congrats on your first { Awesome }tutorial, I knew you would hit a home run!!! they are gorgeous, and totally sweet!!!

pcrusberg said...

Really a brilliant project! Thanks for the tutorial. Pam

ottersln said...

These are adorable! Thank you for sharing them.

Christine said...

Hi America wow you make it look so easy must try this..thanks so much for the Tute..nice to put a face to the name..

Hugs teamie Christine xx

Anita said...

Very cute baskets. Love them

xx Anita

Kathy said...

cute!!!! i think i'm going to make this!! :)

aka==felkatz

BettyBee said...

America! These are just POSH!! Love the idea of adding the second color under the handle!! These are just gorgeous :D You did a great job on your first tutorial!!! Thanks so much! I'm off to make little baskets now :D

Beth said...

Wow America these are so pretty and I love those gorgeous bows make them look so elegant and your tutorial was slamming.

Show Love-Make Cards said...

These are great! Your tutorial was very clear, thank you!

Sandee said...

Just beautiful America!!!

Kristie said...

Adorable and so simple to make. Thanks for sharing those with us!

Donna said...

These are darling! With Easter so close I will have to give this a try. Thanks for the tutorial!

Cher said...

mmm....delish ribbon too! perfect for my little visitors this year! ty so much

chriswooten57 said...

oh how cute. thank you for sharing with us.


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Tami said...

I love these fancy little baskets.

BAHGL said...

Very beautiful!
I might have to give them a try!
Thanks!

amylynn said...

Adorable!! Love the colors!

Ms_Dee said...

Very Nice.......

Marge said...

So cute & so totally easy -- LOVE these!!!

lisa808 said...

These are so pretty.

Tara said...

What a great idea! And so easy to do!

ellen s. said...

cuuuuuuute! i love the colors you used, too

June Houck said...

America, these are lovely! And so may pretty colors and beautiful ribbon AND perfectly tied bows.

amy said...

How adorable! Love making baskets and boxes. Thank you for sharing that with us!

Dee said...

those are the cutiest baskets. just adorable.

Craftyanny said...

these are adorable
Anne x

Artsym said...

These are adorable little baskets that I can see used as favors for a party/club/meeting/ etc. or even Easter! LOL Thanks - they look really easy. I'll give them a try. Artsym

Chris said...

Your basket design is gorgeous America and I love all your variations with the ribbon. I enjoyed making my own from your great instructions. Thanks for sharing. Chris :)

Dana said...

Oh my goodness.....these are just too cute. Love the tutorial. I'm going to try these. Thanks America for making this look really easy.

Thais Wever said...

Beautiful....