You must know by now that I have a fond affection for all things SteamPunk! So of course I was excited to participate in another SteamPunk blog hop with Leslie Rahye.
Here I made a SteamPunk inspired Easter basket with a tutorial to show you how you can make your own!
For a basket this size, you will need a 9" x 9" paper. I used The Robin's Nest,
Silver Paisley on black cardstock. Score your paper every 3", all the way around. Then cut as shown above.
Bend your squares at the score lines, then add a bit of glue as I did on to the first flap.
Leave the center flap for the inside.
Bring the two outside flaps together at a point. Hold for 10 seconds or more before letting go.
Add a bit of glue to the inside flap and adhere to the other two. Hold again to make sure it's secure.
Repeat on the other side.
With the smallest hole punch you have, go as far as the punch will go to make your hole. Repeat on the other side.
Cut a strip of the leftover paper to be 1 1/2" x 10". Insert punch at both ends to make the brad hole.
Attach the handle from the inside with your brads, Then secure the handle just a bit more with a little glue on the inside.
Then have fun decorating! I added vintage trim, lace, shredded Kraft paper, some chicks and
these beaded eggs I made last year. I also used some clock stickers and made some cut outs from The Robins Nest new line called,
"Classified"! You can see a mini - basket version
here.
Thanks for coming by and seeing my tutorial. I hope you have enjoyed it! I'm giving away these "spring" acrylic stamps from Stampendous. Brand new. For your chance to win, just leave a comment. Let me know what you like about Spring, or SteamPunk, or both!
Then don't forget to "hop" along to the other bloggers and see what SteamPunk creations they dreamed up. Some are also hosting fun giveaways! I will select a winner sometime on Wed, April 11th, 2012. Good luck!
(International Welcome)
Great job fellow basket maker!
ReplyDeleteGreat job on this basket, I like the trim work. TFS
ReplyDeleteFabulous basket, love how it is made. Love steampunk and this fabulous. TFS http://pammejo-scrapbookflair.blogspot.com/
ReplyDeleteCute little basket and I love those beaded eggs.
ReplyDeleteI love this basket!
ReplyDeleteSuperb basket, love it ! X Fab
ReplyDeleteGreat embellishing of the basket. I have made these baskets before, and didn't even realize it was the same type of basket until I read the tutorial, because I was so busy looking at the trim and goodies in side. Thanks for sharing it with us.
ReplyDeleteKathyJo
What a great idea for a basket! So sweet and simple. I can't wait to give it a go.
ReplyDeleteLove the basket, Michelle. The chicks seem to like it, too.
ReplyDeleteHOw cute is your basket... thanks for the directions!... I love everything thing Steampunk!!!! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteVery cute basket! I love all the elements you used :)
ReplyDeleteReal cute! It just pains me terribly to say that I love Spring because I'm living in Florida now after 45 years in Ohio!!!!! Flowers in January just give me goosies! Following, too! God bless...Juliana
ReplyDeleteFantastic basket! Love it! Thank you for being a part of my hippity steampunk easter blog hop!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great basket! those beaded eggs from last year are amazing! I love Spring because the world becomes green again, and I just love green.
ReplyDeleteGotta go do this right now! Thanks! I just love spring!
ReplyDeleteMichelle you have outdone yourself! Love it, love it, love it!
ReplyDeleteI loved the basket and how you made it and those beaded eggs are beautiful great job
ReplyDeleteThe beaded eggs are so elegant and look priceless! The basket is perfect!
ReplyDeleteVery pretty basket. I am wowed by the eggs!!
ReplyDeleteLove you basket and beaded eggs! Very cute!
ReplyDeleteCute basket and I love those beaded eggs. Great project.
ReplyDeleteI love your basket! What do I like about steampunk--the layers!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the tutorial on how to make your cute basket. The eggs are the perfect addition to the basket.
ReplyDeleteThis cute little basket is awesome! Love how you put it together and the elegant beaded eggs look perfect as a steampunk addition. Great tutorial.
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