Comments on: Upcycled Brown Paper Bag Mini Baskets https://liagriffith.com/upcycled-brown-paper-bag-mini-baskets/ handcraft your life Wed, 12 Mar 2025 00:46:43 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.3 By: Lia https://liagriffith.com/upcycled-brown-paper-bag-mini-baskets/#comment-371248 Wed, 12 Mar 2025 00:46:43 +0000 https://liagriffith.com/?p=82976#comment-371248 In reply to KATHLEEN.

Wonderful! It is a fun one. Are you referring to the drawing of the cherry blossom branches on the basket? If so, there is a little video in this post on how I did those. If you are referring to the crepe paper cherry blossoms, here is the project: https://liagriffith.com/crepe-paper-cherry-blossom-branches/

Make sure you click on the monthly collection and you can see all of them together. It looks so pretty. 🙂

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By: KATHLEEN https://liagriffith.com/upcycled-brown-paper-bag-mini-baskets/#comment-371228 Tue, 11 Mar 2025 17:09:24 +0000 https://liagriffith.com/?p=82976#comment-371228 Am about to attempt this…I think the design is adorable! Where is the video about making the cherry blossom branches? Am I missing something/ Thanks so very much.
Kathy

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By: Lia https://liagriffith.com/upcycled-brown-paper-bag-mini-baskets/#comment-371108 Mon, 10 Mar 2025 03:07:29 +0000 https://liagriffith.com/?p=82976#comment-371108 In reply to Stephenie.

Oh good! I made all of my prototypes from regular cardstock and was able to slide the handle in without crease, but you almost have to curve those handle panels into an S to position them to slide through the slots without creasing.

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By: Stephenie https://liagriffith.com/upcycled-brown-paper-bag-mini-baskets/#comment-371033 Sun, 09 Mar 2025 01:33:01 +0000 https://liagriffith.com/?p=82976#comment-371033 In reply to Lia.

Thank you -I followed your instructions and attached the cuts. I was able to construct basket pretty much on the first try!
did have a little issue with some creasing when inserting the second handle, but believe I can overcome this issue with a little practice and maybe a review of your video. I am sure that if I was using your paper bag material, I would not have issues with creasing.

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By: Lia https://liagriffith.com/upcycled-brown-paper-bag-mini-baskets/#comment-370733 Tue, 04 Mar 2025 00:36:00 +0000 https://liagriffith.com/?p=82976#comment-370733 In reply to Stephenie.

Yes! Those extra little cuts. You can attach them with the main layer (use attach in the layers menu in design space), so they will stay in place and cut the base edges. This also creates a little foot so they sit up nicely. Go ahead and trim the ones you made with scissors, though. Let me know if this all works for you.

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By: Stephenie https://liagriffith.com/upcycled-brown-paper-bag-mini-baskets/#comment-370718 Mon, 03 Mar 2025 18:53:34 +0000 https://liagriffith.com/?p=82976#comment-370718 Hi! I love these. What a great idea. I tried cutting one out on card stock last night, but did have a little bit of trouble putting it together. I noted that you talked about a 24 inch mat but you also talked about how resizing The item as well. I used card stock cut it out on a 12 x 12 Size mat. The image I uploaded had what look like some extra “cuts“ at the bottom of the image on either side. Can you help me out? I sometimes have “reading comprehension“ issues. I also watched your video too, and it looked like the item slid together easily, and looked neat and tidy. I also didn’t know if maybe because the item is made of card stock it won’t have as much give to it. Thanks again for your time! I love your website and I look forward every month to seeing what new things you and your team create

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By: Lia https://liagriffith.com/upcycled-brown-paper-bag-mini-baskets/#comment-370647 Sun, 02 Mar 2025 18:58:19 +0000 https://liagriffith.com/?p=82976#comment-370647 In reply to Shirl.

Thanks for pointing that out! The second button was an error. 🙂

I think I have a thing for brown paper bags. I just love the texture. lol

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By: Shirl https://liagriffith.com/upcycled-brown-paper-bag-mini-baskets/#comment-370634 Sun, 02 Mar 2025 18:21:32 +0000 https://liagriffith.com/?p=82976#comment-370634 These are wonderful. The first download size works, however the second download, labeled “free download”, does not work. Just a fyi. What a great way to repurpose those brown grocery bags!

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