Whether you use scrap wallpaper, like these, or decide to glam up a Dixie cup, try these ideas to get you started.
BUTTONED DOWN Body: Square of wallpaper remnant in seafoam, plum and gold.
Handle: Iridescent plum wire-edged ribbon.
Trim: Mix-and-match buttons hot-glued to cone.
On board: Lilacs, freesia, dusty miller tucked into florist's tubes to stay fresh.
SWEET EATS Body: Coral and white paisley wallpaper, with edges folded inward and trimmed; two heart-shaped doilies.
Handle: Brown and pink pick-stitched grosgrain.
Trim: More grosgrain, craft brads.
On board: Pirouette cookies and chocolate reception sticks.
PLUM BEAUTIFUL Body: Flocked violet and green-gold wallpaper.
Handle: Wide chartreuse grosgrain ribbon.
Trim: Wallpaper with grosgrain edging on cone's top, tip.
On board: Plugs of plum and violet pansies tucked into a plastic baggie.
TANGERINE DREAM Body: Olive damask print wallpaper.
Handle: Orange/green/white striped ribbon, anchored at the side with trim-covered buttons.
Trim: Velveteen milliner's discs and ball pick, more ribbon.
On board: Orange and green parrot tulips.
MORE IDEAS
Envelope basket. Thread ribbon or wire through the sides of a bright envelope to make a handle and stuff with a small treasure.
Bag basket. Using scalloped craft scissors, trim a flattened paper lunch bag to 4 inches tall. Use a paper punch to make decorative holes inside the scallops; decorate with felt flowers.
Material starter list
Ideas to jump-start your creativity:
Body: Scrapbooking papers; paper doilies; newspapers; old maps; kraft paper; corrugated coffee cup holders.
Handles: Ribbons; paper strips; twists of colored wire strands from inside cable wire; old necklaces; bicycle chain links.
Decor: Buttons; felt or paper posies; bottle caps; ribbons; crafting brads; costume jewelry.
Things to put inside: Flowers; chocolates; homemade treats; a poem; a coffee card; a photo.
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