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1.26.22 Easter Tobacco Basket ~ Fancy

Instructions

Prep your basket.

  • Start with a tobacco basket.
  • Add twist ties in the shape of an “L” on the left edge of the basket.
  • Take 3 colors of mesh and cut 4 x 17” strips of each color.
  • Make a cruffle by curling the ends in and pinching the middle together.
  • Add the cruffles to the twist ties, alternating colors as you go.

Add your bow.

  • Take 2 ribbons and make a big bow with 6 loops.
  • Layer them and secure them together with a zip tie.
  • Trim your tails.
  • Add your bow into the bottom of your basket.
  • Trim your tails.

Add your picks, stems & decorations.

  • Add in some orange and green filler flowers.
  • Add your easter eggs into the mesh on the right side of the basket.
  • Add a few carrot picks in between the mesh.

Add extra.

  • Take 2 ribbons and make a1 loop bow with each one.
  • Add the bows to the mesh side of the basket using the twist ties.
  • Trim the tails.
  • Take a small ribbon and layer it with a 4” ribbon by making a bow with 1 loop.
  • Add the bow to the middle of the mesh by using the twist ties.
  • Trim the tails.

Add your Easter bunny.

  • Add your Easter bunny to the right of the inside of the basket by using a twist tie.
  • Secure your Easter bunny to the basket with a zip tie.
  • Take 1 ribbon and add a small bow tie to the bunny’s neck by gluing it.
  • Take another ribbon and make a bow, and add it to the existing bow from the bunny’s neck.