They were relatively simple to make. All you need is: balloons, crochet thread in different colors, rick rack, lace and/or ribbons, glue or hot glue gun, sugar and water. Oh...and a little time.
Blow up the balloons to the size egg/basket you want to make.
Wrap the crochet thread around the balloon in every which direction.
Dip/roll the whole works in a mixture of 2 cups sugar to 1 cup water that has been boiled to dissolve the sugar and then cooled.
Choose which end you want for the bottom and press down to flatten slightly.
It's gonna be a drippy mess so if you can put them in a sink or bathtub to dry that'd be good.
Once they are dry, cut out the front to make an egg or a handle to make a basket. It's tough going...you gotta have a strong scissors and even stronger hands!
Decorate the outsides and insides as you wish. And they don't have to be for Easter. They make cute springtime décor too!
Great project for grandkids also...I think I need to get the materials on hand... :)
*I know. I'm late as usual but thought I'd post it anyway. You can be ready for next year?
