easter basket

Jay and I have always shared a family easter basket.  It is a very big basket that shows up every easter morning stuffed with candy, small gifts and typically an iTunes gift card or two!  I just assumed that I would be okay with having Charlotte share that basket with us.  We would have one big family communal basket and I would be fine with that.  Last year I was.  This year, she has such a personality and I think it would be oh so cute for her to have her own little basket that is just her size.  I quickly whipped this basket up, it was a one nap project (2 hours from start to finish). The inspiration for this easter basket came from here, but I changed it up a bit.  Instead of sewing each layer together I weaved it together with the fabric.  Check out what I did...

I first chose six fun, bright, simple fat quarters.

Cut them into one inch thick strips.

Attached all strips together as shown here and then wrapped the long strips around this cord.

I was careful to wrap a couple loops around the cord and then to wrap it around the previous row (this attaches every strand snuggly).

After you have a base size that you are happy with start stacking up!

When you run out of cord, simply use a strong tape to tape both ends together, you will never be able to tell when you are finished!

After you are finished with the base of the basket, make a simple handle.  I choose to braid three cords together and attach to the inside of the basket with hot glue.

All ready for little hands to discover!

-melissa