How to Make a Paper Basket!

How to Make a Paper Basket! A paper basket is adorable and so easy to make!  Make this cute paper basket with just one square piece of paper...or double them up for a color block look! This was posted back in 2017 and I just knew it needed a refresh! I love this bright paper--these colors are my spectrum for sure! Which combination is your favorite? Here's my youtube video showing the basket making process! These are great baskets for neighbors, teachers, Easter/Spring or other gift-giving holidays, birthdays, get wells and other care packages. I love making paper baskets and then just placing one bag of candy in the basket and tying it with a ribbon. It's easy, simple and inexpensive...but looks amazing, thoughtful and time consuming. Supplies Needed for Paper Basket: 12x12 Square Cardstock Sheets (2 sheets for sturdier, multi-colored basket) Or this double sided paper Scoring board and stylus (or ruler and stylus) Ribbon Hole punch Treats, Goodies, Small Toys, Craft Supplie

How to Make a Dreamcatcher!

How to Make a Dreamcatcher! Learn how to make a dreamcatcher with this simple tutorial! Dreamcatchers are beautiful, whimsical and full of creative possibilities. Native American Culture! Dreamcatchers are common in many tribes in Native American culture.  Dreamcatchers are believed to catch bad dreams in the web and let good dreams pass through into your sleep. Dreamcatchers can be a variety of sizes, different colors, adorned with feathers and beads and more! Ideally a dreamcatcher is a combination of natural materials, to give it a very earthy energy. Every Native American tribe has some differences on the symbolism of the dreamcatcher, but I don't know all the nuances, so I'm just making something beautiful, natural and fun. Dreamcatchers are easy to make and highly addictive! I mean, I sat down to make one dreamcatcher and look at how many I made! These beautiful dreamcatchers make a great Summer camp, girls craft night or youth craft too. Supplies Needed to Make a Dreamca