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American Crafts | Easter Baskets and Cones
Welcome to a fun blog post featuring special Easter gifts. Instead of creating cards, I thought of a more creative way to show that you care during Easter. I made three cute paper baskets and two cones. You can drop these off at your family's doorstep. Or you can send them in a parcel to your friends. Include a little note to tell them how much you miss them. The baskets and cones can be used for decoration too. Let’s have a look at the projects:
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I painted white styrofoam eggs with Rose Gold and Champagne Gold Acrylic Paint from Vicki Boutin. I applied two coats of paint. Before applying the gold paint, I treated the eggs with white gesso from Jane Davenport.
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I folded the baskets from square pieces of paper (size 7”x7”). You can find folding instructions on the Internet. Just search for 'how to fold a basket from paper'.
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In addition to the painted eggs and the little notes, I added some fancy glitter filling from my stash to imitate grass. I think this is more modern than the traditional Easter basket, which would be filled with green grass.
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To make the cones, cut a triangle shape from a square paper. And then just roll the paper to make a cone. TIP: Secure the ends with double-sided tape.
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Supplies: American Crafts Dear Lizzy Here and Now Carefree (356323), High Five (356324), Free Spirit (356329), Vicki Boutin Let's Wander Acrylic Paints (355343) | Shimelle Never Grow Up Face the Sun (356152), Spring Awakening (356158), Layered Stickers (356186) | Jane Davenport Gesso | Glitter Filling
Thank you for stopping by today. And now hop on over to the American Crafts Studio Blog to find out more about today's projects. Have a lovely day, yours Sandra :).