Compensation was provided by Hershey via MomTrends. The opinions expressed herein are those of the author and are not indicative of the opinions of Hershey or Momtrends.
Valentine’s Day is coming, and what better way to delight your little ones than with a DIY Tutu Valentine’s Day basket? Imagine the wide open eyes of delight and shrieks of joy when they see their favorite candies and chocolates snuggled into a basket made just for them!
DIY Tutu Valentine’s Day Basket
You’ll Need:
1 basket with handle (see step one before choosing)
Red spray paint
2 (6-inch x 25-ft) rolls of tulle in the colors of your choice
7/8″ ribbon to wrap around handle
Hot glue and gun
Hershey’s Valentine’s Day candy
Optional: Valentine decorations to hang from basket
Directions:
1. Choose a wooden basket with a handle. Important: you’ll want to make sure that the weave of the basket has some gaps in it so you can pull tulle through.
2. In a well-ventilated area or outdoors, spray a coat of glossy red spray paint over the basket. I applied two coats for the best coverage, and then let it dry overnight before moving on to the next step.
3. Cut tulle strips into 12″ lengths. (I had leftover 20″strips from a previous project so I used them, but they were way too long. I trimmed them to a length I liked, and it was about 12″, so I’d suggest using that length. Attach them using slip knots in alternating colors around the basket’s rim.
4. Continue attaching the tulle strips all the way around the entire basket. There will be gaps where the handle connects, but that’s ok. We’ll cover those up later.
5. Tie one end of the ribbon at the bottom of a handle and then wind it around the handle, tying it off at the bottom of the other side. Use hot glue to secure it if needed.
6. Cut 6″ strips of tulle as needed to fill in those gaps by the handle, and attach them using a hot glue gun along with your choice of Valentine embellishments. You could also make pretty bows from the leftover ribbon. In my case, I cut apart an adorable felt garland from the craft store, and glued the pieces on.
7. Add the perfect amount of sweetness to the DIY Tutu Valentine’s Day basket by filling it with delicious Hershey’s Valentine’s Day candy.
My great-niece and her parents all love chocolate, so along with the classic Hershey’s Milk Chocolate treats, I included some Hershey’s Milk Chocolate Hearts filled with Caramel, a Reese’s Peanut Butter 5 oz. Heart, Kit Kat bars and Jolly Rancher lollipops!
I just adore the sweet littles in my life, so making and then putting together this DIY Tutu Valentine’s Day Basket for them gave me as much happiness as they’ll experience when I give it to them and they dive into all the treats.
For even more creative ideas for Valentine’s Day celebrations, check out CelebratewithHersheys.com
Happy Valentine’s Day!
Jeannee Taylor says
Such a lovely basket! The pink against the red just pops! I especially love the contents! LOL! Thanks for sharing!
#HomeMattersParty
Jeannee
Emily says
So cute and creative! Thank you for sharing at the Monday Funday Party. – Emily
Marie says
This is so cute!! I love tutus. They are so girly and fun. Thanks for sharing your awesome gift basket with us at Merry Monday this week!
Lashawn Wiltz says
i would have loved to have received this as a little girl. I love it!
Stefanie Cornwall says
I love the way this looks! So creative and cute.
Kim~madeinaday says
Super cute basket! So easy for Valentine’s Day! Thanks for linking up to Merry Monday! Sharing on G+! Have a great week!
Kim
Holly says
This is a really cute way to dress up a basket for Valentine’s Day. My aunt used to make my sister and I little baskets like this for the smaller holidays and they were always really exciting to receive.
Alissa Apel says
Nom Nom! So my kids do not have school tomorrow (snow day). They are putting together Valentine boxes, and their Valentines (1 MadLib Valentine, 1 MadLib, 1 pencil, and 1 chocolate). They are super excited. I’ll have to pin this. Maybe we can make something for the teachers like this. 🙂
Charlotte Braithwaite says
My goodness! You’re so talented – I only wish I could do this <3
I actually might give it a try… Can I cheat and buy an already red basket? Or does that defeat the purpose LOL
Thanks for sharing hun
Charlotte x
Kiwi says
That tutu basket is so girly! I think this would be a cute DIY basket for a fun loving girl of any age!
Miranda (Anosa) says
Forget the kids I would be over the moon if I got anything like this. I can not believe Valintine’s Day is so near, where did the time go
Nicole Feliciano says
This is very cute, I love the colors and the added ribbon. The chocolate really makes this a sweet treat everyone in the family will love!
Mary says
That is adorable! I think I might have to run out and get some more tulle to see if I can re-create this.
Amy Jones says
This basket is so cute! I love a good valentine’s diy!
Helen Dickinson says
This idea is simple but amazing. This would make a fabulous gift for a loved one. Such a great and unique idea.
melandria romero says
ooh my , a basket full of treats, would definitely want to have one
Katherine G says
Ooooohhhh! I want one! This basket is so cute and I love Hershey candy.
Becca Wilson says
My daughter would freak over this tutu basket. She would want to wear it though which would be funny to see!
Shaylee says
This is so adorable and surprisingly easy! I love this idea, thanks so much!
Shannon Gurnee says
Liz, this is such a a great idea!! I love Hershey’s Candy and would definitely love receiving a gift basket like this. I love that you added the tule on it.
Ickle Pickle says
This is so gorgeous – and so easy to make too, it looks great. Lovely for a party too! Kaz
Babita says
I love this! The Tutu Valentine basket turned out great and so cute. I am going to put something like this for my little one.
Rosey says
So super easy and cute. I like the tulle, that’s perfect for the holiday. 🙂
Patranila says
Any basket filled with giant Hershey’s kisses gets my vote!
Ana says
Thats a great tutorial and the basket is so cute!! Thanks for sharing1
Michelle@healthiersteps.com says
What a lovely basket, perfect timing. Definitely going to try it!
aaronica @ the crunchy mommy says
this is so cute and what a great idea for something out of the norm! i think i’ll do this for my kids!
Amber NElson says
This is such a great idea. I am going to try this out.
Angela at Daysinbed says
Oh what a fantastic idea. I love this and it was something I could make with my little girl we would have so much fun. Thank you for sharing on the blog. Angela
Felita says
I love that you have some great pictures showing the steps. It gives me more courage to try things.
Vera Sweeney says
I love this gift basket design and beautifully done as well!! I love the tutu on the basket super cute and festive.
Fashion and Style Police says
This is so creative. Love the finished look a lot.
Jennifer Pritchard Kearney says
Wow what an awesome craft! You are very talented. I’m going to have to make these for my nieces. They’d love it!
tess says
I’m totally jealous of that basket! I’ll have to keep that in mind. 🙂
Amy Desrosiers says
This has got to be the cutest basket ever! I am in love with the concept and want to make my girls one now!
The Nice Nest says
That’s so clever, I love how the sprayed basket turned out. What a great Valentines present to receive!
ricci says
This is such a cute treat basket!! I would love to make one of these for my “secret valentine” at work!!
Janis @MommyBlogExpert says
Love what you did with this Hershey’s Valentine’s giftbasket. Who wouldn’t want to receive something as pretty and tasty as that gift?
Ayesha says
This is so cute!!! I’d love to make one for my friends 🙂
Thanks a lot for sharing!
Jasmine Watts says
what a great idea of valentines day basket! My friends will love this idea too… I will share with them!!
Rebecca Swenor says
This is indeed an amazing DIY Tutu Valentines day basket. It is adorable and I will have to make this for my mom and sisters. Thanks for sharing the beautiful idea.
Jay says
You cannot go wrong with lots of chocolate on valentines day! This looks amazing, so talented
Jay x
Lynette says
Wow, I want to make that for myself 🙂 Very easy and full of chocolate – that’s love 🙂
Crystal says
You know me so well! Please send me chocolate everything! That basket is exactly what I’d hope for on Valentin’s Day.
OurFamilyWorld says
This is so adorable! My mom will love this, for sure.
jamie says
Can’t go wrong with a basket full of candy!
Jaclyn says
What a cute Valentine’s basket! My hubby will love this as he is a candy-addict! Thanks for the idea 🙂
Fi Ní Neachtáin says
Oh wow Liz, this is just gorgeous! You’ve put so much effort into it, you’ve made me wish I had a daughter so I could do the tutu embellishment too, so pretty 🙂
Life as Mum says
This is such a great idea! A cute little basket, perfect for kids or wife/girlfriend. x
Maddie says
It’s so cute! I’d love to make that. I like arts and crafts even if I’m not necessarily good at them.
Eileen says
Wow, such creativeness! I wish I could come up with ideas like that. I do love to repurpose stuff around the house, but never as artistic as you’ve made that basket turn out to be.
Kristen from The Road to Domestication says
That’s SUPER cute! You totally transformed that plain basket!
Ana says
Wow that looks wonderful! Thank you for sharing such an amazing DIY. I would love to try this out.
Catherine says
This is so cute! As a kid Valentine’s day was never a big thing for us, it was always an American thing, but I think it’s always good to have an excuse to treat kids every so often!
Lexie Lane says
This so cute and amazing. I would like to try that.
Tanya Brannan says
This looks absolutely gorgeous, and so simple and easy to make. Thank you for sharing, I think this could be adaptable for any kind of occasion, not just Valentines. I look forward to giving it a go
Rachel says
Okay so I now want a tutu basket filled with chocolate, this is just amazing x
Rebecca Smith says
This is such a fantastic idea, so cute and so creative!
nicole escat says
What a cute basket. Its absolutely a creative idea I’m so glad you share it.
Mardene Carr says
Oh no you are putting me to shame…LOL…I do not have one craft bone in me. I will have to save this one
Kara says
Love this, that is one tasty basket, I would like it all xx
Jodie (The Ridiculous Mrs H) says
I love this! I may make one for my husband and two little ones for my girls! I’m sure mine won’t look as pretty as yours though… xx
Maureen says
So very creative and fun! I would love to try and make this one day 😀
MyTeenGuide says
I agree! I can’t wait to try this.
Sabrina @ Dinner, then Dessert says
What an adorable basket! I love crafting!
Michelle says
the tutu basket is adorable and very easy to make! what a cute idea
Leanne says
This is such a lovely idea. A great thoughtful gift. I’d love to get this.
Florentina says
What a cute and fun idea ! My niece would love this !
Ana De- Jesus says
What a gorgeous basket and I like how you made it look so pretty from scratch.
MyTeenGuide says
Wow Liz, you are so creative! The tutu basket is so pretty. I’ve got to try this.
Franc Ramon says
This would be a great gift or a party centerpiece for Valentine’s Day. The personalized touch can really add more meaning to the basket.
Terri Oliver Steffes says
That’s tutu cute! ?
Sarah says
What a cute idea! I never thought of doing something like this. I know so many little girls that would love this.
Paula Schuck says
I love the look of this basket. I will have to try making one for Valentines day. I love making gift baskets.
Jennifer Rollins says
This is an adorable idea! I think I will do this for my daughters first easter basket!
Chantal says
What an adorable DIY Valentines Day gift! Who wouldn’t love all of these treats in a tutu basket?!
angie says
that is so super cute love it I am sure any little princess or big one will feel the same way
mburbage says
What a great basket! Looks really easy to make too, I bet my kids would get in on this to make.
Janell @ Saving You Dinero says
That is adorable – a tutu is genius! My daughter would love this basket.
Vicky says
The basket is adorable, my daughter would love it now even though she’s all grown up! I’m pinning it for future reference.
Shelley Zurek says
What a perfect basket for a little girl in dance. When my daughter was little she would have loved that.
Kayla @ TheEclecticElement says
How beyond adorable is that?! I would have never thought to combine those supplies to make such a cute themed basket like that. I swear, people are SO very creative and it really is a pleasure to see! 🙂
Elizabeth O. says
That’s awesome and adorable! Anyone who receives that gift basket would definitely feel loved!
Marcie W. says
Your Valentine’s Day basket is awesome and I love all of the DIY touches you added. I know both of my girls would get a real kick out of something like this!
Mama to 5 BLessings says
Awe what a darling idea! My girls would love baskets like this for any occasion!
Emma White says
OH How brilliant is this I need this in my life although I may be put off for a little while as it looks far too pretty to disturb
Emily Underworld says
This is so cute! The chocolate makes it even better!
Esther | The Cuteness says
What an adorable basket! This is an awesome DIY, I’m a big fan of gift baskets, especially when they’re overflowing with chocolate!
Jennifer Pilgrim says
I love love love gift baskets. My family may be tired of them, but I may have to add this one to the list.
Amber says
What a cute idea! Thank you for sharing!
Jeanine says
Oh my gosh. This is so adorable, I love the tutu part of it. My girls would go nuts for these baskets. I may have to make these for them this year!
Rhian Westbury says
That is such a cute idea and what awesome chocolates you’ve included inside! x
Julie @ Running in a Skirt says
Ahhh!!! So cute! I would love to get one of these!
StressedMum says
What a fantastic idea, it looks so good, I would love to receive this x
Valerie says
That is adorable and so simple too! It would be perfect to give a special gift in.
Meagan says
SO darn cute! Love the idea of using tulle to make it more festive. Totally going to make this.
Emma T says
That’s a clever idea. I’d thought you were going to make a tutu then pop it round the basket at first.
Tori Gabriel says
This is such a cute little gift and nice and simple to make. I love making gift baskets. They are so more personal than other gifts.
Eve Redmond says
That’s beautiful and I’m a sucker for Hershey’s. I would be over the moon if I got this as a gift!
Linda says
I love the effect you got with spray painting the basket. I’ve never thought to do that. I’m definitely going to give it a go. Thanks for the idea!
CAROL CASSARA says
I am not talented in the crafts department. But this is one DIY craft that I think I could actually DO! And it’s so cute, too!
Cathi @ Simple Sojourns says
This is got to be the cutest thing ever! My grand daughter would be over the moon!! You always have the best ideas!
Eugenia says
Your baskets are so cute! Great idea and it’s perfect gift for upcoming St.Valentine’s Day 🙂
Brenda says
This is an adorable basket, I know my grand daughters would love it. The chocolate would be a winner too.
Dawn @Oh Sweet Mercy says
What a cute idea! Looks like something anyone could do. It could easily be adapted for any basket-giving occasion, too. Of course my favorite part is the chocolate, I can’t lie 😉
Jennifer says
I used to make my girls tutu skirts so I have A TON of tulle left over in my craft box. I’ve never really known what to do with it but this is absolutely perfect!! My girls would go crazy over this fun decorated basket and spray painting it? Icing on the cake!
harriet says
I love what you did with the tulle. This basket sure looks good!
Jenn @ EngineerMOmmy says
I love this gift basket! It’s so fun and festive! Adding the tutu is so clever! My daughters would LOVE this!
Katie @ Pick Any Two says
What an adorable idea!!! A great way to make that Valentine’s basket of treats extra special. And quite doable, too!
andrea says
a basketful of Hershey’s chocolates – and I would definitely be in heaven – it wouldn’t take me long to go through them 🙂
Mimi Green says
This is such a cute idea, I made a similar one for my daughter last Easter. Tutu is always a hit in my home.
AnnMarie Brown says
Oh my lands this is stinking adorable. What little girl wouldn’t love to get this for Valentine’s Day.
Jessica Harlow says
This Tutu basket is really adorable and would make for the perfect Valentine’s Day something for my girls. I love giving gift baskets because you can fill it with favorite items and this festive look is so cute!
travel blogger says
This is so cute! I love creative ideas like this! My nieces would really love this.
Jennifer says
That’s such a great basket. I love how you threw some cute little touches on it to make it extra special.
Dean of Little Steps says
That is so cute! What a great idea to be able to use old tutus, especially the ones my daughter has outgrown. Might just give this a go 😉
Heather Johnson says
What a super cute and fairly simple idea for Valentine’s Day! I love making and receiving homemade gifts best. My daughter would love this tutu basket.
Robin (Masshole Mommy) says
I would LOVE to get one of those. I love all of that candy – I would be in heaven!
Dogvills says
What a pretty basket! This is an awesome idea and I would love to receive a basket like this.
Robin (Masshole Mommy) says
Who wouldn’t love to get one of these baskets? It’s filled with awesome stuff 🙂