DIY Paper Plate Basket Tutorial
Update:: I made a video tutorial for this DIY. Check it out below!
Last night I download the July issue of Martha Stewart Living on my iPad. I didn’t get too far into the issue as I skimmed it’s pages until I fell asleep. They had a link to summer crafts and I was surprised to see several new cute tutorials. So today I decided to try one out and add my own twist. The results are above. All you need is paper plates and some cute tape and you have a great way to serve food for your fourth of July picnic or bar-b-que!
The following directions are based on the craft from Martha Stewart. The tutorial on her site said to hold the basket together with a rubber band. I think that would be cute, but I love love love washi tape so I decided to use that. You can use either method, if you find another way to hold the basket together, please let me know.
I can’t wait to serve appetizers and desserts in these! Or you can line them with wax paper and serve potato or pasta salad in them.
1. You will need the following supplies: white paper plates (1 plate per basket), scissors, paper edger scissors (I used my pinking shears), a ruler, pencil, washi tape or rubber bands, and 4 paper clips.
2. Using the paper edger scissors or pinking shears, trim about 1/4″ off of the circumference of the plate.
3. Flip the plate over so the front side is facing down. Use the pencil and ruler to make a 9-section grid. Try your best to make the center square in the center of the plate. If you want you can measure it.
4. Use the regular scissors to cut a slit along every other vertical line. Stop cutting where the vertical line intersects with the center square.
5. Fold one side at a time up to form the “basket”. Use one paper clip to hold each side together as you assemble the basket.
6. Use washi tape and wrap it around the basket and then remove the paper clips. If you are using rubber bands, simple wrap the rubber bands around the basket. And you’re done! Now fill them up with summer treats!
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Kate said,
August 18, 2011 @ 6:25 am
I wonder if you could us double sided tape on the flaps and then wrap ribbon around it for decoration. LOVE this idea!
Sherry said,
August 18, 2011 @ 11:33 pm
What is washi tape and where do you buy it? This is SO cute!
Sarah said,
August 18, 2011 @ 11:42 pm
Thanks Kate! You definitely could. I would recommend using a glue gun to hold the “basket” together. I don’t think double-sided tape would be strong enough.
Sherry, washi tape is Japanese masking-like tape. It’s thin and comes in many colors and prints. You can buy it from many places on-line. I’ve purchased some from Happy Tape before. You can also find a lot on Etsy. There are so many cute prints you may want them all!
Kathy said,
August 19, 2011 @ 2:06 am
Genius! I am SO trying this when I get my hands on some berries
or maybe even muffins or cookies, then attach a handle on these cute baskets? Oh…I see a lot of ways to decorate these. Thanks for the awesome tutorial ^^
-kathy from http://cupcakes-music-fashion.com/
Kris Pare said,
August 20, 2011 @ 7:51 am
LOVE this idea! Would be so cute on a kid’s table with coordinating colors! Thank you for sharing!
Bonnie Nyquist said,
August 20, 2011 @ 10:02 am
Oh goodness,this is sooo adorable! I just have to make this too! Red Liner tape would hold this,it is strong! A common scrapbook item, here is the link if you are not familiar with it! Thanks for this tutorial!!
http://www.kreinik.com/kshop/home.php?cat=152
I have to get some Washi Tape!
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August 20, 2011 @ 6:02 pm
http://lefrufrublog.blogspot.com/2011/08/cestini-fai-da-te.html all your pictures here
Yvette said,
August 21, 2011 @ 2:42 pm
What a great tip. I am going to use this for Christmas when I bake for my teachers and friends. Decorative ribbon from the fabric store is what I will use to hold basket together. The possibilities are endless. I will probably paint or decorate the outside of the basket as well. Thanks again for this wonderful find.
Jordan (Wayward Girls' Crafts) said,
August 22, 2011 @ 4:08 pm
Fun! The tape looks just like cute ribbon!
Laney said,
August 23, 2011 @ 10:03 am
Those are really cute! Thanks for sharing!
Lisa said,
August 23, 2011 @ 11:13 am
Lovely! Thanks so much for sharing… it inspired this: https://www.dropbox.com/gallery/34115165/1/GeneralSharePhotos?h=de74f9
Mainly, I used string and cardboard shapes tucked in the string.
denise sabia said,
August 23, 2011 @ 8:12 pm
these are the cutest! So glad I found you! Trying this.
d e n i s e
Nicola said,
August 31, 2011 @ 2:46 am
I’m going to try this later but, with a twist! I’m going to cut some vertical slits (so as if you were cutting the tape in small sections) and then weave some ribbon through. I’ll let you know if it works! Thanks for posting the tutorial!
Virginia said,
August 31, 2011 @ 6:47 am
Wow!, it’s fantastic, I love it, is a nice idea!, Thanks for share it with us.
Xoxo
annette mccutcheon said,
August 31, 2011 @ 6:22 pm
THAT IS PROBABLY ONE OF THE MOST USEFUL/CRAFTY BASKETS THAT I HAVE EVER SEEN!
Sara said,
August 31, 2011 @ 6:32 pm
Duct tape comes in many designs and sheets now. Just trim it to desired width and then peel back the paper backing to place.
Patricia said,
September 5, 2011 @ 10:41 pm
Love this idea! I think the small paper plates (saucer size) might be cute for treat cups for a child’s birthday party. Think I’ll try it!!
Brenda said,
September 12, 2011 @ 7:18 pm
Thanks so much for sharing this! I’ve booked marked it because I’ve been on the prowl for something my daughter can do. Thanks again from your newest follower:)
Heather - Dollar Store Crafts said,
September 13, 2011 @ 5:50 pm
I love your mod of this project! Featuring it on Dollar Store Crafts on the 17th! The url will be: http://dollarstorecrafts.com/2011/09/make-paper-plate-baskets/
HarmonicMama said,
September 14, 2011 @ 8:39 am
So cute. These would be great little baskets for party favors too. Love it!
Sylvie Créative said,
September 16, 2011 @ 10:29 am
A great diy! Thanks!
Suzanne said,
September 18, 2011 @ 1:35 pm
This is such an amazing tutorial. So simple, so easy, so perfectly perfect.
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December 20, 2011 @ 7:12 am
Thanks, it´s really cute!
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Laura said,
January 5, 2012 @ 6:28 am
Hi!
This idea is fantastic! I shared it on my Italian blog http://eventi-hde.blogspot.com/2012/01/washi-tape-ovvero-nastri-adesivi.html
Laura
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Sónia Torres said,
February 19, 2012 @ 10:27 pm
Love your blog!!!
This idea is in my “to do” list and I just shared in my blog, with your youtube video and the merit you deserve
TKS and congratulations!
Lowri McNabb said,
March 3, 2012 @ 2:20 pm
This is such a fabulous project – thanks so much fpr letting me feature it over at TipJunkie!
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Kim @ Plumberry Pie said,
March 30, 2012 @ 9:05 am
These are so darn cute, I can’t even handle it! Hope to make them someday!!!!!!!!
Cee Cee said,
April 8, 2012 @ 11:43 pm
I LOVE this idea and you totally saved me — I needed some cute last-minute Easter baskets for my nieces, and these were perfect!! Thanks so much for posting!
Sarah said,
April 9, 2012 @ 6:40 pm
Thanks, Cee Cee! Glad they were useful! Hope your nieces loved them!
Jen Brown said,
April 11, 2012 @ 10:30 am
i just came across your site and this adorable idea. I will be using this in the future when I entertain outdoors! Looking forward to following.
Miki said,
April 17, 2012 @ 6:48 pm
What a simple and great idea!
Hope you’re having a great day! ;D
Miki.
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Dee said,
May 1, 2012 @ 10:26 am
So glad my sister told me about you. Love your idea. May I pass it on to others? Ladies group at church can use this a lot of ways. Thanks again.
Sarah said,
May 1, 2012 @ 11:28 am
Dee, you and your ladies group can absolutely use it! I’d love to see photos!
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helena said,
May 13, 2012 @ 4:08 pm
love this…so clever!