This was a project I did at a Arts & Crafts show about 40 years ago. The video brought back the techniques I learned. Will try to do for Easter. Still so cool these many years.
When I would help my mother make these she would use the small cool whip containers as a stand to put basket in and paint the cool whip container Easter colors. She also put a pretty lace around cut out opening using hot glue
Pretty!! I learned to make these when I was younger but we use sugar water. Like boil hot water and add a bunch of sugar to make it thick then paint it on the wrapped balloon and dries hard as a rock!!!
It’s really cute. You did a great job! I’m going to give it a try but somehow I doubt mine will come out as adorable as yours. Thank you for sharing this lovely craft project. 🌸
@@dreamminis It's Crochet Thread. The same thread that is used to make doillies. Comes in a variety of sizes = usually made from mercerized cotton for crafting decorative crochet. And a variety of colors.
most likely you needed to use more starch or fabric stiffner. The Crochet thread needs to be coated completely and it needs to dry completely. And you can decorate the finished product using zig-zag ribbon, facing tape (using glue gun). I have found that you need to use MORE than a cup of starch to make it really stiff. Or you can use Modge Podge (3 parts Modge Podge, 1 part water - stir until ompletely dissolved. then place thread in modge podge - saturate and wrap balloon. Better to use a smaller balloon than a large balloon. hmhdesigns.wordpress.com/2011/03/27/make-an-egg-shaped-easter-basket-from-string/
This was a project I did at a Arts & Crafts show about 40 years ago. The video brought back the techniques I learned. Will try to do for Easter. Still so cool these many years.
When I would help my mother make these she would use the small cool whip containers as a stand to put basket in and paint the cool whip container Easter colors. She also put a pretty lace around cut out opening using hot glue
thank you for sharing I've been looking for easy peasy way to make my 24 yr old & 15 yr old baskets & you saved the day! LOL HAPPY EASTER 🐰
This worked GREAT for me! Thanks SO much! I ended up using a lot of starch and a tight pattern but the end product was perfect.
Pretty!! I learned to make these when I was younger but we use sugar water. Like boil hot water and add a bunch of sugar to make it thick then paint it on the wrapped balloon and dries hard as a rock!!!
Yep about 25 years ago we made these in elementary using the sugar method too.
It’s really cute. You did a great job! I’m going to give it a try but somehow I doubt mine will come out as adorable as yours. Thank you for sharing this lovely craft project. 🌸
If that was your first time, wow! Great job!
You can glue lace trim around the hole.
I made this one last year before seeing this idea it was my mom's idea 💡😂
Awesome! Can't wait to try!
Thank you! I'm going to give this a try!
Beautiful 😍😍
Cute I’m making these soon
I made these as a kid
Where to find liquid starch ?
She bought hers at Walmart.
Can I use paper for basket
What kind of yarn is it crochet yarn or is it what the cotton
it's Crochet Thread. Found in the yarn aisle of any craft store or sewing store. Just like pictured above.
Ok so i totally did the exact same thing. And my baskets arent staying firm
I was going to use glue instead.
@@cokeycookie or you can use Modge Podge, Fabric Stiffner.
My mother makes her own with sugar and water, boils till it gets syrup thick, ribs it on the thread and then to balloon
Is that yarn or crochet thread?
yarn
It is call Crochet Thread. Comes in a variety of colors. Found in the thread/yarn section of most stores that have sewing & craft supplies.
@@dreamminis It's Crochet Thread. The same thread that is used to make doillies. Comes in a variety of sizes = usually made from mercerized cotton for crafting decorative crochet. And a variety of colors.
I made this and it fell apart 😂
most likely you needed to use more starch or fabric stiffner. The Crochet thread needs to be coated completely and it needs to dry completely. And you can decorate the finished product using zig-zag ribbon, facing tape (using glue gun). I have found that you need to use MORE than a cup of starch to make it really stiff. Or you can use Modge Podge (3 parts Modge Podge, 1 part water - stir until ompletely dissolved. then place thread in modge podge - saturate and wrap balloon. Better to use a smaller balloon than a large balloon. hmhdesigns.wordpress.com/2011/03/27/make-an-egg-shaped-easter-basket-from-string/