This sweet basket was a Make & Take project my March Clubs made last week.  (Eggs weren't included, although they, too, feature rub-ons from last year.)  Can't you just imagine how this basket could be used in so many fun, creative ways?!?  Not only can it serve as an Easter basket as shown here, but how about a wedding or shower centerpiece, or for any other type of party or celebration, as well….. just by changing out the embellishments and modifying the colors!  And how fun would it be to see it adorned in one of our bright Designer Series Papers?!? 

And while it's not absolutely necessary that this basket be lined, doing so not only presents a more finished look on the inside, but also provides added strength, so it can actually hold up those pretty eggs!

A few other highlights of this one include the Eyelet Border (punch) used to make the "lace" at the top edge, and the flowers (one on each basket end) were made with the Flower Daisies #2 Sizzix die.  We used a white brad from the Neutrals Jumbo Brads  (5/16") assortment for the centers.  And can you figure out how the basket ends were created?  They're a slightly-modified shape from the Stampin' Up!® Baskets and Blooms die.  (Yes, apparently I can no longer live without my Big Shot, lol!) 

As always, if you'd like to order any of these items to make your own basket, you may either email me or click here for easy online ordering.  And if you order at least 3 of the 4 items highlighted in the previous paragraph through me before the end of March 2009 I'll send you the instructions for making this basket yourself!