Want to give Mom a special Easter basket? How about Grandma? They might really appreciate this Easter basket made from a ceramic bowl that can be used for many years to come.
All you need for this basket is a bowl with two handles formed in (very popular right now) and ribbon. I found this beautiful bowl at my local Marshall’s for $6.99. Because it is white, I could use any color ribbon and it will go in any kitchen.
To make the handle, cut a 5 ft. length of ribbon (give or take, I had plenty for trimming) and double it over.
Run one side of the ribbon through one of the handles of the bowl, so that the mid-point of the ribbon forms a loop around one handle.
Even up the ribbon and keep the two ends of ribbon together as you feed it through the other handle of the bowl.
Then, keeping the two lengths of ribbon together, loop around the ribbon feeding into the handle and tie a knot.
Then simply tie a bow and fill the “basket” with whatever goodies fit your recipient. I made several of these for my children’s preschool teachers and they are filled with Easter candy, socks, bubbles and lip balm. And of course, the bowl is the big gift!
Emilie
April 21, 2011What a thoughtful gift! I love using items for baskets that have other uses too.
amy
April 21, 2011Love it, Shannon! thanks…