Just start with a 6″ x 6″ square piece of paper (I used a sheet of Gingham Gala 6″ x 6″ Designer Series Paper) and score like a tic tac toe. Score at 2″ and 4″, then turn and score at 2″ and 4″. Cut up on the two vertical score lines up to the horizontal score line. Do the same on the opposite side. See the diagram below. Cut a handle of about 8 1/2″ x 1/2″.
Crease and fold all score lines. If you like, use the Detailed Trio Punch to round all four corners. Or you can leave them as is. Form the paper into a basket and use brads or glue to hold the sides and handle together. The handle goes in between the two side flaps and the center flap. That hides it a little bit on the inside.
Decorate however you like. I made a bunny face with a Circle Die and two Oval Dies (or you could use punches) and then used the tip end of Stampin’ Blends markers to draw on the pieces to make a face. Just adhere to the side of the basket with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
If you would like to use cardstock for the basket and decorate with some designer paper, this is how you would do it! I used Melon Mambo Cardstock and Garden Impressions 6″ x 6″ Designer Series Paper. Everything else is the same as the gingham bunny basket.
For this basket, I used the Daisy Punch to punch two layers and adhered the flower to the side of the basket. I added a Gold Faceted Gem to the center.
For my last basket, I simply stamped on the cardstock to decorate it! It uses Pool Party Cardstock and the flower is from the Painted Glass Stamp Set. To finish it off, I tied a bow with the Petal Pink/Whisper White Variegated Ribbon.
Now just fill the basket(s) with some Easter grass or paper shred and fill with some delicious Easter candy! These would make cute treats for someone or a cute table favor for Easter dinner.
Have fun making your Easy Paper Easter Baskets!