Baskets 3D Chocolate Bunny Totes

Shaped containers for Easter or other goodies giving in two sizes:

large (above) measures approx.  4.25" wide x 2.875" deep x 6" tall;

small (below) 3.5" wide x 2.375" deep x 4.75" tall.

In separate cut files, create dimensional basket with specialized

insert to hold a chocolate Lindt foil-wrapped bunny in place.

Small basket holds 1.7 oz. size and large basket holds 3.5 oz.

Plain insert versions also available.

 Accent panels for basket sides give decorating options. 

Handles are held together with ribbon tie.

Tutorial assembly steps will be shown

for both sizes.

ASSEMBLY: 1. Identify and cut the shapes
for the size basket you are constructing.
Small Basket
A main basket shape
B accent shapes for all side segments
C front decor blossoms
D insert (this one holds the small choc bunny)
NOT SHOWN: leaf accent shape

Large Basket
E & F main basket and side addition panel
G side accent panels for all side segments
H handles (cut 2 pair for strength)
I-L grass accent layers
M flower accent
N plaque accent & word cut
O insert (this one is for large choc bunny)

SMALL BASKET ASSEMBLY:
2. Prepare the main basket shape by bending
back on all perforation lines between side and
bottom panels and tabs.

3. Position and attach the side panel accent shapes.
Position and attach the leaf accent shape
with the end punch holes aligned over
corresponding punch holes on basket front.
(Flowers will be attached a bit later.)

5. Form the basket by forming the shape into

a tube to bring the straight side edge to overlap

the opposite tab to perforation line and glue in place.

NOTE that the symmetry of the shape allows
to press it flat while joining the side seam.

6. Push the bottom panel into place with the edge

tabs tucked in behind the side walls until

tab perforation lines align at bottom edges of

side panels, apply glue . . . 

. . . and join tabs to

backside of walls.

7. Prepare blossom shapes, if desired, by pressing

the individual petals on a soft surface (stiff foam pad)

using a large ball-end stylus.

(The set shown is by McGill.)

8. Position and attach the side and then center
blossoms over the punch holes on the basket front.

9. Prepare the insert by bending back all side

extensions, and tabs.

NOTE that the end panel that includes the tiny

arrow triangle is the front for the purposes of

orienting the chocolate bunnies into the cutout.

10. Bend the end side segments into position

to overlap the adjacent tab and glue the seam.

Repeat to complete four total tab seams.

11. To complete the assembly, slide the insert over
the top of the foil-wrapped choc bunny . . . 

. . . then place the unit into the basket, tucking
side panel segments inside the basket walls.

Apply gentle pressure to assist the insert

wall bottom edges to seat all the way down

inside the basket (they may tend to get caught

on the bottom tab edges).

11. Bring the handles together to align

the ribbon holes . . . 

. . . insert ribbon length, and tie knot and bow.

Here you can see the completed basket
with the plain insert "platform" in place.

LARGE BASKET ASSEMBLY

11. Prepare the main basket shapes by bending

back on all the side wall segment divisions and tabs.

12. Join the wall extension to the main shape
by overlapping the plain side edge over the
corresponding side edge tab.

13. Position and attach the side accent shapes.

14. Layer the grass accent shapes by first

identifying the order number cut into the shape.

Then . . .

. . . layer the shape without a number (this is #1)

on top of #2, lining up the side and bottom straight

edges, and glue together.

Repeat with the #3 and then #4 shapes to create

one unit.

15. Position and attach the grass accent on
front panel.

15. Follow steps 5 & 6 above for the small basket
to form the basket.
16. Layer the handle and reinforcement handle
shapes together, matching all cut edges.

17. Position handle ends behind the basket side
to line up punch holes, and glue in place.
Insert decorative mini brads through holes.

18. Follow step 11 to add ribbon bow to top

of handles. Follow steps 9 thru 10 to prepare the insert,

and insert with choc bunny.

19. Position and attach assembled word plaque,

 with prepared blossom on the front panel.

Here is the completed large basket.

Easter Basket Large Decor Display Assembly Guide

This large decor piece which measures approx.14" tall 

when assembled,demands attention!

Cut using 12x12 sheet of card stock for the basket

and brad-attached handle shapes, with a simple wide-top "box"

hidden and attached at the back to provide its own "stand".

(It works fine empty, but you could fill it with ballast.)

Layers make it sturdy enough for handle to support

three mini dimensional carrot "danglers", 

designed as slice forms to go together quickly.

ASSEMBLY:

1. Identify and cut the shapes:

A basket offset base and overlay

B horizontal reeds

(NOTE cut file also includes vertical ribs that can also be cut as contrast if desired)

C bottom decor shape overlay

D basket handle and dupl. reinforcement

E handle "knob" shapes

F box "stand"

G 3d slice-form carrots

H Happy Easter layered phrase shapes (3)

2. Attach the basket overlay to the base shape. NOTE that the overlay and base top edges are not offset but align.

3. Attach the cross rib and base decor  shapes over the overlay with corresponding edges lined up.

4. Layer and attach the three shapes that created the "Happy Easter" panel.

(NOTE: this is the cut file design. The model phrase panel was modified after the photographs were taken.)

5. Attach 6 or 8 large foam squares to the back of the panel to give it dimension when attached to the basket panel. Then center and attach near the top of the basket assembly.

6. Prepare the box "stand" shape by folding at the perforation lines as shown. To assemble the box, attach the bottom tabs to the corresponding (overlapped) edges, then the side tab and edge.

7. On the backside of the basket/overlay assembly, center the box side to side, also line up the bottom edge so that NO box edges show from the front. This will place the box bottom edge slightly above the scalloped basket bottom edges. The result will be a slight backwards lean when the basket is standing, which is desirable.

8. Prepare the handle. Layer and attach at least one duplicate handle base shape behind the decorative front handle shape. (NOTE: a plain "without knobs" handle form is included in the cut file as an optional decor or reinforcement shape.)

9. Attach the "knob" shapes to the handle. Make sure the top center knob position uses the shape with the hole cut out.

10. Prepare the slice form carrot dimensional danglers. Each carrot requires 4 orange base shapes and 4 green top shapes. Bend carrot and top shapes on the center perforation lines, face side together, at a 90 degree angle. Glue a top shape to each base shape to prepare a quarter carrot. Repeat the folding at perforation step for glued shape assemblies.

11. Place two quarter carrot shapes with backsides of halves together) (take care to align all edges and glue. Repeat for the other pair. Place the two half assemblies back to back and glue. Before the glue has set, insert a 7" length of fine craft wire into the center space - use extra glue to secure the wire as needed.

12. Dry-test the carrot danglers to determine how long the wire should be, then bend the wire at the appropriate length (where it will insert into the handle holes - center and sides may be different lengths). Trim the excess wire approx. 1/2" beyond bend for back attachment.

Once final adjustments are made, bend the wire flat on the handle backside and securely glue the in place using a thick adhesive such as hot glue or Fabri-Tack. Allow to dry thoroughly before manipulating handle further.

14. Place the handle ends over the basket front assembly and attach securely with brads.

(Handle ends could be glued into place. Keeping the handle detachable lends to easier storage options.

A final view of the completed basket display.