5 Simple Easter Baskets for Less Than $5

Text by Lauri Ward
Photos by Tia Medina
Lauri Ward, author of the best-selling book, Use What You Have Decorating and founder of Redecorate.com, shares her creative ideas for making inexpensive Easter baskets at home.
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Milk Container Easter Basket
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Milk Container Easter Basket

1. Cut a 1/2 gallon milk container in two and discard the top half.
2. Cover the outside of the bottom half with solid, colored paper or brightly colored fabric by gluing or stapling it on.
3. Attach two pieces of wide ribbon on opposite sides and tie in a bow to create a handle.
4. Fill with foil wrapped chocolates.
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While the traditional Easter basket has a handle, when the make-shift handle on a home-made basket isn't sturdy enough to actually carry the basket, it's safer to forego the handle altogether.

By Dianemross, on 04/06/2009

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