Reinforced Fancy Basket

How pretty and easy this project is and it is so fancy looking. With just paper and a few flowers you can make this beautiful reinforced fancy basket for Easter, Valentines or any gift giving you wish. Below is a full video tutorial, photos and measurements. Howe you give it a try and don't forget to join our Facebook group and share with us your creatings.

Large Basket Measurements:

Cardstock is 12x12 inches score at 3/4"x4",8" 11 1/4"

Turn one turn and score these same measurements again.

Fold and burnish

Cut away the 2 boxes in corners on two sides, just leaving the tab in the middle as shown in the video.

Then cut up on the opposite sides on the 4 and 8 inch score lines just to the score line going across.

Glue box together folding the 3/4" tabs to the outside.

Cut 7 pieces of 1"x11" designer paper. On 6 of these pieces score at 3 1/2 on both ends.

These will be your decorative pieces that go on the outside.

Glue them on the bottom as show in the video, 3 going one way and 3 going another. 

After you have attached all these pieces, then put a strong glue on the 3/4" tabs and glue down as show in the video. 

With the 7th piece of 1"x11" paper you will clue this creating your handle. 

Decorate as you wish and your basket is finished.

Small Basket Measurements:

6x6 inch cardstock score at 1/2", 2", 4" and 5 1/2"

turn and score the same measurements as above.

Cut 7 pieces of designer paper that is 1/2"x5" score at 1 1/2" on both ends of 6 of these peices.

Follow the same directions as above to complete this basket.