Hello friends! It dawned on me yesterday just how quickly Easter is approaching...just 2 weeks from today. I have a big project that I need to get started on for the girls -- converting some "house" shelves into fairy houses. Definitely time to get that done!
In the meantime, I also know that I need to make some cushioning for our Easter baskets. With just a couple supplies, you can easily make your own Easter grass. I love the idea of using a recyclable material rather than petroleum-based plastic Easter grass!
You'll need a cardstock in your choice of colors, your Stampin' Trimmer, and a paper crimper. If you don't have a crimper, you could use a bone folder to break down the fibers of the cardstock and will get "curled" grass.
The process is simple:
- Cut widest and longest possible piece of cardstock that will fit in your crimper;
- Run cardstock through the crimber 3 to 5 times to loosen the fibers and gets lots of crinkles;
- Trim cardstock into very thin strips on yuour Stampin' Trimmer;
- Repeat steps above until you have as miuch basket fill as you need.
You can use this same process to create fill to put in Tag a Bag box or other gift giving packaging...it is certainly not an Easter exclusive idea!
What material, other than plastic Easter grass, have you seen used in Easter baskets? Please do share!
Wishing you a creative day!
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