Woven paper heart baskets

How to make it

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   1

   Cut 2 rectangles

   Cut a 3 in by 8 in rectangle from each color. Fold each one in half so it is 3 in by 4 in.

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   2

   Round the tops

   Round off the open end of each folded piece like the top of a thumb.

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   3

   Cut the slits

   From the folded edge, cut 2 slits 3 in long. Now each piece has 3 fingers still joined at the top.

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   4

   Weave the first finger

   Hold the pieces at a right angle. Weave the first finger of one through, then around, then through the fingers of the other.

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   5

   Weave the rest

   Do the next finger the opposite way: around, through, around. It feels tight. Go slowly and it will slide.

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   6

   Check the basket

   Gently open the heart. If it opens like a pocket, you did it right.

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   7

   Add a handle

   Glue a ribbon strip inside the top edges. Fill it with candy canes or a note.