Thursday, March 25, 2010

Easter Basket from Formula Cans




I have a huge collection of formula cans under my sink and I knew they would make cute little Easter baskets. I washed the inside out and then took off the label. I cut out burlap and hot glued it to the can. I used ruffled crepe paper in the middle. (I bought it on etsy). I then used an old image (you can find free ones online) of a little girl and turned her into a fairy. The one can (or basket) I spelled out Easter with old game pieces. I drilled holes in the side of the can and used ripped fabric strips to make the handle and just tied them off. I think they turned out pretty cute. I figured there was no sense in buying baskets at Walmart when I could do something creative for the girl baskets I'll be giving out. Namely for my nieces and a friend's daughters. I might make one up for my little neighbor girl who is new in the neighborhood.

8 comments:

  1. Oh, these are so adorable. I just love them. I found you thru Diane at Saturday finds, and I love your blog.
    Valarie

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  2. absolutely delightful! Did you say that one was for me? haha... job well done!

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  3. What an awesome and creative way to recycle! Those little Easter baskets are so very cute. Good job!
    Take care, Sue

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  4. I got my necklace and darling little apron today!!! Wow, I was so excited and it was so beautifully wrapped, I had to admire it for a while before I opened it. Thank you so much! I blogged about it so please go and take a look when you have time:)
    http://slightlyshabby.blogspot.com/

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  5. you are soooo clever. you amaze me. love the baskets...so cute.
    hope you are feeling better. i'm so busy these days....life is crazy and i hardly have time be creative. you inspire me.
    take care
    sue

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  6. Thank you so much for coming by and for sharing this project with me. I love to see what the products are used for! I added it to my post about featured around the web :)
    Sincerely,
    Angela HArris

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  7. You are so creative! I wish I could motivate myself to get to some of my projects. Keep up the awesome creating!

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  8. So clever! Who would ever think those are empty formula cans!!!!

    - The Tablescaper

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