Weave a paper heart basket for the tree...

Scandinavian woven heart baskets for hanging.
Alternatively these may also be made using
felt instead of paper.

   Scandinavian, woven heart baskets would look lovely on a Christmas tree or given as gifts for Valentines Day. Stuff these with chocolates and exchange them anytime of year...

Supply List:

• two contrasting papers: red and white
• scissors
• white school glue
• candy

Step-by-Step Instructions:

1. Cut a rectangle of each color 2 1/2" x 9" inches.
2. Fold each so the short edges come together.
3. Draw a line 1 1/2 inch from the open short edges and parallel to same.
4. On the line just drawn place dots 1/2 inch apart on the closed edge just opposite and connect corresponding dots by straight lines.
5. Cut from closed edge along lines just drawn.
6. Place the two rectangles at right angles.
7. Begin to weave the first double strip of the white into the red strips.
8. Open the red and let the white pass through the double.
9. Next, open the white and let the red pass through the white double. 
10. Open the white and admit the red. Continue until the end of the strip is reached.
11. Allow the woven strip to push along to make room for the second strip of the white, which is woven from the bottom. It starts out opening the white, allowing the red to pass through Continue until the strip is woven.
12. Push the woven strips along to make room for each new one. Continue along until all the white strips are woven. 
13. Round the corners of the rectangles and turn the basket as shown in the illustration. 
14. Add handle of paper.

More Links to Woven Paper Baskets:

• How to make beautiful Danish heart baskets 
• Norwegian paper baskets