There’s something so satisfying about turning everyday materials into something both beautiful and useful. In this tutorial, I’ll show you how I created a charming woven paper basket using firm white cardboard for structure and a recycled, colorful paper poster for the woven detailing. It’s a simple project that brings new life to discarded materials—and the result is a sturdy, eye-catching basket perfect for gifts, Easter treats, a potted plant, or a fresh bunch of flowers. .
I hope to instill in my grandchildren a sense of joy and wonder in the creative process. My hope is that they will grow in knowing, that we are made in the image of The Creator. Each year, they love making something special for collecting their Easter eggs. This time we tried the woven paper baskets. I prepared well, wanting to make sure they felt capable of making. While the older ones were able to follow along and take pride in what they made, the younger ones needed much more help. So I mostly crafted the baskets for them, showing them bits of the process as we went. I hope to plant and water seeds of creativity that will grow over time.
To Make the Woven Paper Basket You Will Need:
14 strips of firm card 42cm x 2cm (to create the basket framework)
5 strips of paper 60cm x 2cm (to weave the basket sides)
1 strip of firm card 60cm x 3cm (to finish off the top edging)
1 strip of firm card 90cm x 3cm (to create the basket handle)
masking tape, wood glue, staples
Use the YouTube Video as a Guide to making your own basket.
You may substitute brown kraft paper, coloured project board or recycled gift bags for the firm card.
You may substitute gift wrap or brown paper for the poster paper.
We’ve woven paper baskets before! Have a look at this sweet Valentine project
Have fun!