Looking to add a sprinkle of handmade charm to your Valentine’s Day celebrations? Look no further! In this blog post, we’re diving into the delightful DIY world with a twist – Homemade Valentine’s Day Baskets, and not just any baskets, but ones adorned with tutu flair!
Whether you’re crafting a sweet surprise for your special someone, a friend, or a family member, these Valentines Day gift baskets are the perfect way to blend creativity and affection.
What You’ll Need
- Basket with 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.)
- Red spray paint
- 2 (6-inch x 25-ft) rolls of tulle in the colors of your choice
- 7/8″ ribbon to wrap around the handle (see examples)
- Hot glue and gun
- Valentine decorations to hang from the basket (optional)
- Valentine’s Day candy
How to Make Homemade Valentines Day Baskets
Step 1: In a well-ventilated area or outdoors, spray a coat of glossy red paint over the basket. I applied two coats for the best coverage and let it dry overnight before moving on to the next step.
Step 2: Cut tulle strips into 12″ lengths. (I had 20″ strips left over from my DIY Valentine Wreath, so I used them, but they were too long. I trimmed them to a length I liked, about 12″, so I’d suggest using that length. Attach them using slip knots in alternating colors around the basket’s rim.
Step 3: Continue attaching the tulle strips around the entire basket. There will be gaps where the handle connects, but that’s ok. We’ll cover those up later.
Step 4: Tie one end of the ribbon at the bottom of a handle and wind it around the handle, tying it off at the bottom of the other side. Use hot glue to secure it if needed.
Step 5: 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.
Step 6: Add the perfect amount of sweetness to the DIY Tutu Valentine’s Day basket by filling it with your favorite Valentine’s Day candy.
Aren’t they adorable?! You’ll love making these homemade Valentines Day Baskets!
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