Woven heart baskets look cute when finished. Stuffed with a few pieces of candy, they make adorable Valentine's Day gifts. This pattern will make 2 woven baskets.
Fair warning, this project is difficult for a lot of kids---definitely young ones.
Materials
- Heart pattern printed on 2 different colors of paper (PDF at the bottom of the page)
- Scissors
Instructions
- Print out the pattern. Fold the paper in half along the flat bottom line of the pattern.
- Cut along the dotted lines.
- (see pictures below)
Tips
- Affix a paper strip to the top to create a handle for the basket, or...
- To make a woven heart that isn't a basket, print out the patterns, but do not fold the papers in half. Cut out the pattern completely and weave. Use tape or glue to hold the ends of the strips down.