basket+weaving


 * Basket Weaving

CRAFT MATERIALS: ** Basket template (see Step 1) Poster board square, 11 by 11 inches (for the base around which you weave the fabric) Pencil Scissors Felt ribbons Tacky glue

1. [|Click here] to print out the Easter basket template.

2. Trace the template onto the poster board square and cut it out.

3. Stick a piece of ribbon in between 2 panels of the base.

4. Weave the strip alternately over and under the panels. Glue the unknotted end of the ribbon to the base.

5. Knot the end of each new strip and tuck the knot under an unglued section of a previously woven strip. After 3 or 4 strips are completed, gently fold the basket panels up so they begin coming together to form a widemouthed basket. Tip: Don't squeeze the sides in too tightly as you work, or the basket will become too narrow at the top.

6. If necessary, use a dab or two of tacky glue to secure the fabric to the poster board, especially around the top. Let it dry. (I found that by putting some staples around the top of the basket you made it much stronger.)

7. Trim any excess poster board at the top, making sure there's still enough to support the topmost fabric strip. 8. Put the following items into your basket and write a short note to say thank you. i. Coffee – 3 Blue satchels ii. Coffee – 3 Gold Satchels iii. Crunch bar – 1 iv. Toffee – 5 v. Snickers bars – 3 vi. Choco Pie – 1

Based on an idea from http://jas.familyfun.go.com/arts-and-crafts?page=CraftDisplay&craftid=11094
 * [[image:basket006.JPG width="321" height="243" caption="Trace around the template"]] || [[image:basket007.JPG width="321" height="243" caption="Cut out the shape"]] ||  ||
 * [[image:basket008.JPG width="321" height="243" caption="The ribbon used for the weaving"]] || [[image:basket011.JPG width="321" height="243" caption="Stick the first piece on the inside"]] ||  ||
 * [[image:basket012.JPG width="321" height="243" caption="Weave the basket to the top"]] || [[image:basket001.JPG width="321" height="243" caption="Fill the basket with your favourite goodies"]] ||  ||