Do you remember "weaving" construction paper strips when you were little? I do, & I LOVED it. I know, total geek. Anyway, below is what you will need with a step by step GUIDE; with an emphasis on "guide" as you may need to "customize" the craft to what is easier for you.
What you will need:
Construction paper (assorted colors)
Scissors
Crayons & or Markers
Glitter, stickers, other embellishments for decorating eggs (optional)
Glue stick
Ribbon
PDF to download & print:
Directions:
1. Print out template on copy paper
2. Cut out all template pieces
NOTE: For basket, the dotted lines to do not need to be cut out on template. Just on the piece for the actual basket.
Trace templates on desired color of construction paper. (For example, if you want a pink basket, lay the template on a pink sheet of paper & trace it)
Cut 8 - 10, 1/2 inch strips lengthwise (use a paper cutter if you have one!)
Start weaving! I found an excellent link for a weaving tutorial if you need:
(Btw, I quickly realized that my children were maybe too young to have the attention span for the weaving. So, you could have them just decorate the eggs while you prep the baskets.)
(I'm putting pix of both of my girls' baskets up to be fair:-)
After weaving, cut down edges that are hanging off sides.
Finish off basket by folding the top strips, to create a nice folded edge.
Next, is the grass. Cut out & glue on backside of basket so just the tops of the blades are showing.
Take the beautiful egg creations your little ones thoughtfully decorated, glue them on the backside of the bucket.
After glueing the eggs, hole punch the corners of the baskets, string with ribbon, & knot. I used 2 pieces so I could tie I nice big bow at the top:-)
There you have it!
Hopefully, this is a craft your were able to do WITH the little ones and not FOR the little ones as mine kind of became;-)!
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