Easter comes early this year, doesn't it? This weekend! But I still wanted to share a simple project that I created for gift giving. I started with two traditional Easter basket from the dollar store, in traditional shapes and colors. I wanted to try a softer pallet this year.
I discovered 'plaster cloth' a few years ago while reading Kelly Rae Roberts Taking Flight. It is typically used for scenery and masks, but it's uses are endless....Kelly uses it in one of her collages, covering a Styrofoam heart. You can find it in the hobby/train section at Michael's (be sure to use a coupon). I wondered what it would look like covering other things....
The cloth cuts very easily, and I used about 3 inch pieces, dipping in water and laying it on the basket. It is a messy (yet fun) process. I covered the entire basket and let it dry overnight. It took a full package for both baskets
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The next day, some of the color had bled through from the basket, I just painted a coat of white craft paint....luckily that worked.
I haven't bought any candy yet, but I filled them with glittered eggs for the time being. You can see the cabbage basket I made in the other one (click HERE to see how to make them)
I discovered 'plaster cloth' a few years ago while reading Kelly Rae Roberts Taking Flight. It is typically used for scenery and masks, but it's uses are endless....Kelly uses it in one of her collages, covering a Styrofoam heart. You can find it in the hobby/train section at Michael's (be sure to use a coupon). I wondered what it would look like covering other things....
The cloth cuts very easily, and I used about 3 inch pieces, dipping in water and laying it on the basket. It is a messy (yet fun) process. I covered the entire basket and let it dry overnight. It took a full package for both baskets
.
The next day, some of the color had bled through from the basket, I just painted a coat of white craft paint....luckily that worked.
I haven't bought any candy yet, but I filled them with glittered eggs for the time being. You can see the cabbage basket I made in the other one (click HERE to see how to make them)
Great stuff. I have to give this a try! Cherry Kay
ReplyDeleteHi Michelle: Your baskets turned out really good. I like that look, and I love your little glittery eggs. Did you just spray paint and roll in glitter? Happy Wednesday..Judy
ReplyDeleteThese are adorable!
ReplyDeleteJudy, for the eggs, I just used a coat of Mod Podge and rolled in iridescent glitter...the color of the plastic egg just shows through.
ReplyDeleteSo cute!!! I've made the plaster doilies and plaster art work...but never made plaster eater baskets! Adorable:)
ReplyDeleteVery cute again. I love the glittered eggs too. Have a blessed Easter!
ReplyDeleteVery interesting!
ReplyDeleteI love this post ^^
Oh, I love these! I am going to go try and find the plaster cloth. Genius you are!
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing this...I've never heard of plaster cloth.... very interesting item.
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