Are you ready for today’s post?
I know I am pretty excited.
Jen and I challenged each other to make a Basket from our Nestabilties! Being that we both love a challenge, and altering stuff I think this was a great idea Jen had 😀 I know I had so much fun doing this.
But that wasn’t the only challenge-we had to use the Priceless stamp set from Stampin’Up!, any bkgd we choose, AND the following colors-
Orchid Opulence, So Saffron, Purely Pomegranate, Certain Celery and Chocolate Chip (optional).
WOW! Sounds like alot-but it really is a great combo.
EDITED TO ADD: I’m a dork! I used Garden Whimsy instead of Priceless! LOL! Thanks Debbie for letting me know. Goes to show how out of the Stampin’Up! loop I am. I just grabbed my (what I thought) was Priceless set-and away I went! LOL!
Heart’s A Flutter Basket
So here is my basket! I went with using the scallop heart for this design.
I ended up making 3 heart shaped baskets in all, after I got started!
The bkgd stamp is just GORGEOUS! Its called Dotted Diamonds, byCHF, and was designed by fellow Dirty Girl Lisa Strahl (in case you didn’t know :D) I thought it made a nice simple “weave” design for my basket.
I used the sentiment, and butterfly from Priceless (one of my fave SU! sets). The pomegranate ink was daubered on my stamp, as was the orchid. It gave a nice blended butterfly wing, with the touch of glitter.
I used those Bridal flowers, and colored them with my SU! markers to match. I know they LOOK coated but they take any ink 😀 Real nicely I might add.
Here is the side view
I decided to use my ribbon for a hanger. These dont stand well on their own :C You could put “feet” on it, but they also look nice in a corner-where they can stand, or hung from a hook-like this one.
I added COLORED glitter eggs (infrom the $1 store) to this basket. It will be one of the kids Teacher’s basket’s for Easter.
Well I couldn’t stop there! I have another one to share with you today-then the last one I will post tomorrow, as it has a bunch of accessories made to match-and deserves its very own post! You really won’t want to miss that one!!!
HINT-Papertrey Ink.
So next one I had an idea!
Here is the Love Nest!
I LOVE this bird image by C.C. Designs-Love Ya Much.
Last April, for the Dirty Dozen, I made a nest, using scraps of paper-you can see that–>HERE. If you can’t view it, it is because you are not a Fan Club member-SORRY!! You should join 😀
But the idea is the same. Only this time I saved myself some shredding and used gift bag filler instead! LOL!
I then used those SAME Bridal flowers, colored, and cut-for my tree leaves!
The sentiment is from the SAB rub-on’s by SU! I thought it was cute, and perfect since you would give small gifts in this basket.
See the little eggs match!
The ribbon is the Polka Dot Aqua Mist, which was PERFECT!!!!!
I made my handle by using a Martha Stewart embossed scallop border punch. I cut a thin strip, then lined up the punch on either side to create a elegant handle.
This is the other side
Funny because this one stand well on it’s own! Maybe because the contents inside “balance it out”?
Anyway-here is some more info-
For this heart basket, I used Chocolate Chip, and the same bkgd. Just added some dots with Souffle gel pen for the flower centers!
DIRECTIONS!!!!
Now I KNOW you are going to ask HOW I made the sides!
All you need is a piece of cardstock-whatever width you want-since that will affect how long your basket is. I believe mine was 4 1/2 X 6 1/2.
X wide by 6 1/2 inches long.
Using my Scor-Pal, along the 6 1/2 inch side score at 3 then 3 1/2.
Then along the width, score a 1/2 inch on either end!
Snip the sides of the center score-and put together!!! DONE!
Don’t forget to check out Jen’s version too! You can find that here—->HERE
So that is it for today! I hope you enjoyed our challenge. Feel free to create you won and post us a link in the comment’s section.
I want to thank Paulette for lending me her Scallop Heart Nestabilities. I have no idea HOW I am going to part with them now, since I am in LOVE with them! LOL! AND they aren’t around ANYWHERE! BUMMER!
Stay tuned for tomorrow’s Basket ensamble!!!
Till then.
65 Responses for "Basket Challenge!"
OH MY, how awesome are those?!! I just may have to take the challenge as well (if you don’t mind). I do have the large scallop circles now! And yes as I was scrolling down i was thinking how did she put in the sides, then viola you gave instructions. Thanks for sharing. Now I need to get the kids read for a playdate or Joannes if the playdate falls through ! LOLOLOLOL
Lauren… these baskets are simply incredible, gorgeous and amazing… love them!
wow, these are both awesome, love those baskets.
These are beautiful!!!! You are so talented. Thanks for sharing with us!
Incredible baskets! I love the color combos used in both. What sweet little Easter treat baskets these make!
now i need the hearts!!! such cute creations lauren!!
Oh both baskets are just gorgeous, what a great idea, tfs!
Wow! These are freakin’ adorable! LOVE them Lauren! What a cool shape to make a basket! I like how you and Jen did different shapes. Your weave design is fabulous for it too! Wish I had some Nesties now…lol
Wow I wish I had the heart nesties. These are just amazing. I may have to try one of these with the retangular ones. The heart ones would make a beautiful favor for a bridal shower gift. 🙂
Your baskets are DARLING! Thanks so much for sharing. I think this will be a super fun Easter project!!
Lauren….
Adorable. These are just so precious. Thanks for the directions too.
These are so adorable!
The GHF background stamp is perfect. I love all the “little special touches” you added – the leaves on the trees, the bird’s nest, etc.
Your wonderful and amazing!
Thank you,
Renee
wow – both baskets are so beautiful – what could tomorrow’s example look like??? 🙂 The chocolate basket is my favorite so far – that handle and shread for the nest is just over-the-top cute!
OMG these are so stinkin’ ADORABLE!!!! And my Scor-Pal came yesterday so I can play! Thank you soooooooooooooo much for including the directions/pattern! You ROCK!!!! 😀
Very cute! If you are still looking for the scallop heart nestabilities, you might try Cut At Home http://www.ucutathome.com/index.php. They have them in stock and if you sign up, you get 40% off one item. I ordered mine from there about 6 weeks ago. Their customer service is great!
That is REALLY REALLY awesome! All of them are just outstanding!
ADORABLE!!!!
Wow Lauren. You may have actually outdone yourself. These heart baskets are the absolute cutest thing!
How do you come up with such great ideas?!?!!? I love coming to your blog everyday to see all the great ideas you come up with. Thanks for sharing with us.
Lovely little baskets Lauren! I *need* those Nestabilities too!!! Great little project!
Lauren,
These are just beautiful. You are so inspiring. I really enjoy reading your blog on a daily basis. Thanks for sharing your talent with us.
Janet
I totally LOVE these. The bird one is SO cute! Now I have to get those dang nesties, that backgrounder… and make some! Thanks! haha!
Wow! These are amazing! Love ’em all!
Keep the Nestabilities till you find some – not like I’m using them LOL!
You are Amazing!!!! I LOVE all of your ideas!! I wish I had the Nestabilities,just not in the budget right now!! I did find the Brides flowers and used my Michael’s coupon on them! Yeah!!!! Thanks for the tip on those!!! Thanks Kim
I love these! The brown and blue….gorgeous colors and that handle? These are such great little baskets for trinkets…and directions to make our own. You are amazing!
Hey, Ellen has these in her store:
http://www.ellenhutson.com/servlet/Detail?no=742&sfs=1bc70523
I keep saying it, but this time you’ve really outdone yourself!! These will be the perfect things to make for teachers for Easter . . I’ve just got to try one . . they’re priceless!
Goodness, Lauren. These are so freaking adorable. Thank you so much for sharing – what an inspiration!
Beautiful baskets!
These are fantastic Lauren! The only problem is that I DON’T HAVE HEART NESTABILITIES!!! Dang you Lauren!!! You already “MADE” me buy the carrot boxes AND stamp set and now I will HAVE to buy the heart Nestabilities!!!! I can’t keep coming back to your blog, it is getting expensive!!! LOL!!! You rock girlfriend!!!
~Lynda
You never cease to amaze me! I am in awe…as usual!
You are stinkin’ amazing! Just amazing! I love what you come up with…it just makes my day! Your blog is the FUNNEST on the planet!!! (I know, funnest is not a word) hehe Have a great day, knowing you make so many other people smile!!!! MWAH! 😀
I absolutely LOVE the brown basket. You did an amazing job on both. But my fav would be the brown one.
Way to go! You really did good on this challenge!
These are too cute! I love the brown one and now and thinking I may need those heart nesties…thanks for sharing!
Don’t have a scorpal but if I get those hearts as requested for my Birthday I am going to play – they are so adorable. Thanks for being prepared to share your creative talents.
You can also get the scalloped hearts at http://www.Spellbinders.us
Very cute baskets-something to add to the CASE file!
These are awesome baskets Lauren! What a fun challenge, orchid opulence would have been hard for me, but you kep it small and it looks great! I need those heart nesties……so dang cute!
Beautiful. You rock! Now I need the heart nesties (Thanks a lot!! lol). And thanks for the directions. I will have to give this a try…one day.
Lauren – These baskets are adorable!! I have just recently stumbled onto your blog and I think you are truly talented and creative. Thank you for sharing your ideas. You are such an inspiration to me!! I can’t wait to tune in for your nest entry!!!
I really love those baskets. You are a good suggestive seller…I signed up to be SCS fan club member today so I could see your other posts. I wish I had time to try all of your suggestions/tips/techniques! You have such good taste and great talent!
Good thing that weave background is on my CHF wishlist or I’d be in big trouble. 🙂 What am I saying? I am in big trouble becuase I want it now; not just wishing. Geez. Where do you get all of these wonderful ideas my friend I really need to know. Since I’m home for the next month, send some creativity my way please.
All I can say is WOW! How do you think of these wonderful things??? I’m sure glad you do and thank you for sharing them!
these are so cute! I’m especially fond of the little blue dots you made with the souffle pen. And, you really know us all so well by having the instructions ready!
I love these baskets! I bought some of the plain heart nesties at All That Scraps, but I read somewhere that the scallop hearts were being redesigned because they didn’t nest properly. Maybe that is why they are hard to find. I know I am waiting for them to be back in stock somewhere!
Those are adorable. I really like the little birdies. I hate to be picky, but umm…you didn’t use Priceless. You used Garden Whimsey. It’s wonderful whatever the challenge was! Thanks for sharing the directions. You are so generous.
Those are adorable! I just had to go get those bridal flowers, too. One in each color, of course. I dont own any SU! or Copic markers~ So hopefully I can still color mine!
Wow, these are gorgeous.You are so talented.
*drooling over the baskets*
Those are SO cute!♥
I am in shock, you don’t own the heart nestabilities yet??? 8-(
Christine has them, at least the plain ones, the scalloped are on backorder…
I want some cuttlebug die cuts ( Harlequin), and I’m also eyeing the nestabilities flowers (well it’s not technically a nestability but you know which one I mean, since I believe you have it….) and I love the butterfly you have ….and….and…. and the bottomline is: I really have to wait…. 🙁 *bummer*
Lauren, you’re amazing! These are totally smashing!
These baskets are soooo sweet.
Joan
Outstanding Easter Baskets!!
Just Beautiful..you are amazing!!!
All those great ideas just keep coming!
I love all the details…the colors..
All…so nicely done!!
Thanks for sharing…
Dee
STUNNING! WOW! They are gorgeous! And I went to Michael’s to get some of those flowers and people didn’t listen to you. . .they bought them ALL! LOL Nah, actually there was ONE can of the ivory and I scooped them up! 🙂
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Oh my Gosh!! Lauren, this is just Stunning!!!
oh Lauren! these baskets are enchanting! you are so clever!
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