Upcycled Grocery Bag Easter Basket

Welcome to my new blog! I am going to start my new post lineup with one of my favorite projects . . . with a twist. Literally. You may remember my grocery bag Easter basket and fruit basket that I created for the Ellinée blog. Here is an updated version of those homemade easter baskets using a twine handled bag I snagged at Target. I do try to bring my own bags but when I see a potential craft project in the checkout line, I can’t resist. The twine handle is then twisted together to make the adorable basket handle. You can make the handle as tall or short as you like, and I used the whole handle on my basket. So adorable for Easter treats or to hold some tasty macarons for an afternoon tea with a friend. Making homemade Easter baskets is also a wonderful project for an afternoon activity with the kids.

Here is the extra good news! After making a half dozen of these little cuties, a light bulb went off in my head on how to make it easier to wrangle the weaving process. I added this idea into my new tutorial below. Remember, you can make your baskets larger by increasing the width of your strips. FYI, this basket is on my “Handcraft Your Life Video Series” list. Wouldn’t a be a great video tutorial? Check back in tomorrow and see how you can help make that happen! ~ Lia

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42 Comments

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Rainbow June 10, 2017 at 2:27am

Nice Idea. Thanks for sharing it………….:) 🙂

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Lynn March 5, 2016 at 7:27pm

SO cute! Thanks, Lia and Happy Easter! 🙂

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1. Lia March 6, 2016 at 9:17pm
  
  You are so welcome!
  
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Gloria April 4, 2015 at 11:11am

Just tried this craft with my teenage daughter last night. I admit it was a little tough. Some of the steps were a little difficult to follow. In the end, we stuck it out and it is very cute. May attempt to try another one today so I can perfect the skill. Thanks!

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1. Lia April 6, 2015 at 11:28am
  
  Hope you have fun!
  
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asha February 16, 2015 at 3:37am

WOW LOVE IT . VERY LOVELY BASKET.. BEAUTIFUL.
THANKS FOR THE INSTRUCTION.

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1. Lia February 16, 2015 at 8:11am
  
  Happy you like it. It is one of my favorites.
  
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Norma March 9, 2014 at 2:05pm

Fantastic!
I love it very much
Ciao
Norma

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1. Lia March 11, 2014 at 8:43am
  
  I love these too! Happy you found them. 🙂
  
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Susie Draper February 8, 2014 at 8:05am

Wow! What a great idea.

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1. Lia February 9, 2014 at 11:05am
  
  Thanks Susie!
  
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Nisha May 16, 2013 at 11:15am

Lovvvvveeeeeedddd the idea!
Time consuming no doubt, but would definitely make for a pretty prop for food photography!
Thanks for sharing 🙂

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1. Lia May 16, 2013 at 2:42pm
  
  Thanks. I use mine for props and to hold some makeup goodies in my bathroom. 🙂
  
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Alexander Burgos May 4, 2013 at 11:08am

http://sarahhearts.com/2013-03-19/paper-bag-easter-baskets/

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1. Lia May 4, 2013 at 10:44pm
  
  A very sweet version that anyone can make. 🙂
  
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Megan March 21, 2013 at 7:48pm

Hey Lia congrats on the move! Everything looks lovely of course.

I am adoring this project and the upcycling of paper bags. I’d love to give out little baskets to friends this year, but haven’t wanted to buy little baskets that might just end up in a landfill. Making my own with the stacks of paper bags I have in my closet is such a great idea!

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1. Lia March 21, 2013 at 8:45pm
  
  Thanks Megan. It is a lot of fun to have my own space. 😉
  Do it! What a sweet idea. Would love to see photos of your finished baskets if you do.
  
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Margaret March 9, 2013 at 7:21am

Congratulations! I love your work and already made the move with you!

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1. Lia March 9, 2013 at 9:33am
  
  Welcome Margaret!
  
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crafty grandma March 9, 2013 at 7:15am

Congratulations on your new blog!! I just love the look of the basket. Unfortunately our grocery stores stopped packing in brown paper bags years ago – they had switched to plastic – but now you have to have your own or pay 5 cents a plastic bag!!! However, I do have a roll of Kraft wrapping paper from the dollar store which I will probably use to try this out! Thanks for the inspiration and idea

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1. Lia March 9, 2013 at 9:35am
  
  Yes! The craft paper works great. I stock up on Dollar Store Kraft mailer paper of all kinds of things. You could even make your handle by wrapping or braiding garden twine.
  
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Cindy Eikenberg March 9, 2013 at 5:24am

Congratulations on your new blog, which looks absolutely stunning! Of course, as soon as I read the post today that you were moving, I popped in to subscribe right away. So looking forward to all of the beautiful things you will share and have a great weekend!

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1. Lia March 9, 2013 at 9:36am
  
  Awww, Thanks Cindy! So happy to see you here.
  
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Kitty March 9, 2013 at 4:36am

What a fabulous idea! I can’t wait to try it. Thank you so much for the great instructions and beautiful pictures.

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1. Lia March 9, 2013 at 9:36am
  
  You are so welcome Kitty. 🙂
  
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Pam March 8, 2013 at 10:50pm

Congratualtions Lia! I can’t wait to see what amazing ideas you have in store for us. I’m sure you will rock this blog!

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1. Lia March 9, 2013 at 9:40am
  
  Thanks Pam! That is my plan. 😉
  
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onel March 8, 2013 at 5:31pm

The paper basket is so pretty with the green ribbon and using a piece of paper to keep the stripes in place is brilliant. Thank you for always sharing these beautiful wraps, Lia! 😀

P.S. Liking your new blog very much (I have this ridiculous penchant for green things)

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1. Lia March 8, 2013 at 6:24pm
  
  Thanks for the sweet note Onel! So happy you like it. 😀
  
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Sally March 8, 2013 at 1:04pm

I knew there was a reason I was hoarding Whole Foods paper sacks! Thanks for posting this great tutorial!

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1. Lia March 8, 2013 at 1:06pm
  
  Yes! And now that I figured out that brace trick, they are that much easier.
  
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