A few weeks ago I saw on the Stampin' Up! blog where they used the Coaster Board to make these cute little Berry Baskets. I thought that's a great idea, because I want to put some African Violets inside each basket, but.......I didn't want to just see the Coaster Board. I wanted to use the Painted Booms Designer Series Paper. So what I did was cut the dsp and the coaster board down to 3 1/2" x 8 1/2". Remember you need 2 of each of the big pieces and 2 for the top of the basket. So I glued the dsp onto the coaster board BEFORE I die cut each piece. It was like a "light bulb" moment for me. This way is so much easier than trying to match everything up. I also cut the top of the baskets in coordinating cardstock. While I'm not showing you how to put the baskets together, I wanted to share with you all of the baskets I've made so far. These make great teacher gifts, Easter gifts, or just because!
This one I made for Patty Bennett. She was coming over to stamp with me, (I treasure our time together). I knew she would love my baskets since she has such a beautiful flower garden and loves flowers. Oranges and reds are her favorite colors.
So Tangelo Twist is what I used for her flower. I used the Bouquet Bigz Die and the Build a Bouquet stamp set to stamp each petal with the veins. Then I sponged each one. I used 5 of the smallest petals, and 5 of the next size up. It is perfect to go on the Berry Baskets. I finished off my baskets with a pick from the From the Garden stamp set and matching Framelits called Handpicked. You can get them both in a bundle and save 15%.
Its so funny, I bought the African Violets at Lowe's. Each time I went in to get a couple more they were more beautiful than the last. Patty Plant was really big. This one has ruffled edges. Love them. I put a plastic tray inside so the basket won't be ruined.
This one I used Rose Red Cardstock. The flowers were all put together with hot glue.
Blackberry Bliss is what I used for this flower. With the Daffodil Delight centers they look stunning, don't you think?
This one i used Daffodil Delight.
This one I used Rose Red again, but the dsp is different.
Edited to add: I forgot I used the Build A Bouquet stamp set for the veins on the petals and leaves. #137166, Clear Mount.
If you've made it this far, I am going to do a video, but ran out of coaster board.
I promise a video next week. Besides, I'm sure I will need more baskets by then.........
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Delighted to hear you will do a video as these are beautiful!!!!thanks for sharing!!!
ReplyDeleteLove your baskets! They are beautiful with or without the flowers in them. I have never cut anything but paper with my dies now you have inspired me to try coaster board. Will be waiting for your video to see how it's done! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteThese certainly are Wild and Gorgeous. What a creative idea to use the berry basket. Flowers are beautiful and bright just right for Spring. Thanks for the inspiration
ReplyDeleteHaven't seen anything prettier!!!! What a great idea!!! I will be watching that video for sure!!!
ReplyDeleteThese are so pretty. When you do the video I would like to see how you do the centers of the flowers. How many pieces do you use and how do you construct them? Thank you
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