Easter Basket how to Make Easter Baskets Easter 2009 Easter Sunday Basket
Learning how to make your own Easter basket is a smart way to save money. It gives you the satisfaction of creating a gift with your own hands, and you also have complete control over the basket's contents. You can tailor the items to the recipient's age, lifestyle, allergies, dietary restrictions and special interests. Make it a traditional basket with Easter eggs, candies, and Easter items or design a themed basket with spa, golf, reading, food or other specialty items.
Purchase Easter themed items inexpensively at close-out and discount stores, and keep in mind that the perfect basket for your Easter creation may be sitting on the shelf at the local thrift store. If you are really a frugal shopper, you might have invested in discounted Easter items after the last holiday and have everything you need except for perishable items like candy. Good for you!
The basic supplies you will need are:
1. One basket or container.
2. Newspaper, filler, artificial grass or paper crinkles.
3. Your choice of contents.
4. Cellophane or a shrink wrap container kit (optional, but nice if the local discount store has one.)
Here's what you do:
1. Take the newspaper and crumple up several sheets. Place them in the bottom of the basket to provide support for the items and give them height. You don't want your goodies hiding in the bottom of the basket.
2. Cover the newspaper completely with paper crinkles or filler.
3. Set the contents in the basket and see how it looks. You may need to push the items into the filler to stabilize them. Alternatively, tape them together or use glue dots hold them together to make an attractive display. Move them around until the presentation is pleasing to the eye.
5. Add candies, if you are using them, and check the layout out one more time.
Finish the basket by rolling out the cellophane and measure enough to cover the basket completely. Leave some extra at the top and trim it when finished. Gather the cellophane tightly around the top of the basket. An extra pair of hands is valuable at this stage because while one person holds the cellophane in a tight grip, the other can wrap the ribbon tightly below the first person's hands. Tie a tight knot, have your partner let go of the cellophane, and tie another knot. Trim the top of the cellophane, and don't worry if the edges are jagged. It lends an artistic touch! Add a pre-made bow; trim any excess ribbon.
If you prefer to use a shrink wrap package kit, just follow the package instructions. Either method will give you a professional looking finish. A handmade Easter basket is a gift that will be treasured by the recipient and provide many fond memories over the years.
