A 19th Century Paper Basket

A 19th Century Paper Basket

Being able to recreate these bits of 19th Century ephemera to be enjoyed today is a dream come true. All you need to complete these little projects is a pair of scissors and a craft knife. If you have a bone finder and an awl that would be handy.

Paper Basket: Carefully cut around the outside lines of the basket. If you look closely at the inside (printed with roses), you will see the placement of the corner holes that were punched in the original basket to accept the ribbon. Place your cut out basket on a cutting mat or kitchen cutting board. Use the tip of an awl (or an ice pick) to punch out each of the eight holes (Dont use a hole puch, or the holes will be too large). Cut provided ribbon into the four sections. Press with bone folder if desired. Gently shape basket and insert each piece of ribbon through a pair of corner holes. Gently shape basket and insert each piece of ribbon through a pair of corner holes. Tie a bow on the outside of each corner. Fill with notions or sweets and enjoy!

Green Needle Packet: Cut out needle packet as one unit. Use craft knife to slice along straight line above words "Made At" (approximately 1.5 inches) on rectangular flap of needle packet, fold on rounded sides of packet. Fold in rectangular flap. tuck closure in the slot. Trim a scrap of fabric or felt if desired and stores needles inside the packet. 

Use remaining images on notebooks, cards, thread keeps or journals