Candy Basket

Supplies

• Heavy Construction Paper
• Glue
• Paint
• crayons
• fabric
• ribbon, or lace to decorate

Directions

• Measure a square 4" x 4" (or any size your wish) on heavy paper such as construction paper.
• Fold diagonally twice Fig. 1
• Take edge A B and fold 1/4" past centre of paper. Repeat with other sides so paper is marked as Fig. 2.
• Refold each diagonal as far as centre square: A to E, B to F, C to G and D to H, so crease is reversed.
• Turn up edges A B and C D to make basket shape as in Fig. 3.
• Fold triangular projections towards inside surface of basket, Fig. 4.
• Glue all adjoining surfaces.
• To make handle, fold a strip of 4" x 1" (or to suit size) in half lengthwise. Glue together and roll gently over finger to make a curve. Then glue to inside of basket.
• Decorate with ribbon, lace, cutouts or as wished