Hippity hoppity, Easter’s on its way! Good thing Flower Market, a new spring release from Echo Park, is in full bloom. This gorgeous line is just perfect for any upcoming spring occasion, from Easter to Mother’s Day to a day out, enjoying the sunshine. Megan Hoeppner here. I was inspired by the fabulous Flower Market to create a set of Easter basket tags.
As a scrapbooker, I can’t resist incorporating photos into my projects, so my tags are all double-sided, with a pic on one side and paper happiness on the other.
I adore the tiny embroidery hoop die in the Market Frames Tags Die Set, so it became my springboard for this ensemble.
To give the hoop a more 3D feel, I cut five hoops and glued them all together, using a hoop cut from the woodgrain side of the Embroidery Hoops patterned paper on the top and cardstock-cut hoops for the bulk.
Several of the motifs on the 2x2 Squares patterned paper already have hoop imagery, so I trimmed those out to use with my die cut hoops. Isn’t this paper the cutest?!
For some of the tags, I left two-three paper squares connected. I then scored on the line between the squares to create a tag that opens.
My family gets together every year to exchange Easter baskets, so I thought I’d used these tags to dress up their baskets, but then a little brown box got me thinking. We also get together each year to die eggs. Wouldn’t it be fun to make bitty baskets from such boxes for your family members to have and display their favorite dyed egg in?
I attached the patterned paper to the box using glittered Mod Podge. I love the extra sparkle this gives our basket!
For the basket’s handle, I pleated washi tape and stitched it in place. I then attached the handle to the basket and had a basket display in no time.
Another basket idea: a berry basket dressed up with washi tape and a pattered paper handle. Simple yet sweet.
Of course, you could always just tie your tag to a basket you have on hand. Any approach is sure to be appreciated.
This kind of photo keepsake would also make a sweet Mother’s Day gift. After all, that holiday will be here before we know it. To gift the tags, package them together and possibly give them with a little photo/ornament tree or display of some type.
I hope this trip down the bunny trail leaves you feeling inspired to say cheese and enjoy making something you’ll love.
Cheers!
Megan Hoeppner
Megan Hoeppner
ECHO PARK PAPER Co. SUPPLIES USED
- Flower Market 2x2 Squares patterned paper
- Flower Market Floral patterned paper
- Flower Market 3x4 Journaling Cards patterned paper
- Flower Market Embroidery Hoops patterned paper
- Flower Market Garden Floral patterned paper
- Flower Market Market Trucks patterned paper
- Flower Market Element Stickers
- Flower Market Chipboard Phrases
- Flower Market 6x6 Paper Pad
- Flower Bouquet Decorative Tape
- Black and White Buffalo Decorative Tape
- Flower Market Enamel Dots
- Market Frames Tags Die Set
OTHER SUPPLIES USED
- Die Cut Machine
- Sewing Machine
- Cardstock
- Pen
- Adhesive
- Circle Punch
- Hole Punch
- Green/White Baker’s Twine
- Black/White Twine
- Decoupage Glue (glittered)
