Date : April 2, 2023
Get Ready for the Easter Bilby with Mini Woven Leaf Egg Carton Baskets
Lomandra and Native Australian grasses have been used for thousands of generations in leaf weaving projects like making baskets, skirts, fans and even hats.
Leaf weaving is a fun activity! This little project will introduce the smallest of hands to leaf weaving by turning egg cartons into mini baskets.
The mini baskets can be used for outdoor imaginative play, for the Easter Bilby or simply displayed as a sweet décor item.
Materials for Mini Leaf Woven Egg Carton Baskets Craft
Egg carton - Scissors
- Long leaves like native grass – examples are Lomandra or Liriope (not native to Australia but common in Aussie backyard gardens)
- Cardboard cutter/knife
- Native flowers (not pictured)
Instructions
Adult help will be needed to make the incisions required in the egg carton.
Also note, when working with leaves, there can be residue that requires washing hands after this activity.
- STEP 1: Cut one egg insert from the egg carton. This will be used as the base of the basket.
- STEP 2: Use the cardboard knife with adult help to create incisions around the side of the carton.
- STEP 3: Weave your singular leaf in and out around the egg carton. You can trim off leftover leaf or tuck it into one of the incisions.
- STEP 4: Use another leaf to slot into one of the internal weaves of the basket to create a handle.
- STEP 5: Make a few mini baskets and place native flowers for a cute décor item.
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Crafty Bec
Crafty Bec is here to help stimulate little imaginations and spark a creative flame in little people. Inspired by May Gibbs’ own passion for creative writing and art, Bec helps educators and mums to embrace nature inspired creativity.
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