More May Day Baskets

I get a lot of hits this time of year on my previous post about May Day baskets. I’ve found more ideas and links to share so that you can celebrate this spring tradition on May 1, too!

I used to make May Day baskets with my grandmother. We made simple baskets out of paper plates or strawberry baskets, filled them with flowers from her garden, and gave them to the neighbors. Traditionally, you hang the basket on someone’s door, ring the bell, and run away!

• This tutorial for a felt Easter favor cone from Tangarang would also make a sweet May Day basket.
• Kaboose features several May Day crafts.
• FamilyCorner.com shows how to make a May Day basket from craft foam.
• Skip to My Lou shows how to make an adorable basket made out of a cardboard drink carrier!
• PreschoolRock.com has a quick, simple May basket that even young children can make. I remember making these in school.
• Make a bee bouquet with this craft from Family Fun.
• Stampin’ Academy has a video tutorial for making a circle handbag that can also be used for a May Day basket.
• This Scrapbooking Magazine article shows how to make a May basket from a coffee can.
• Tami Hartley shows a cute May basket made from a boxed dinner box and scrapbook papers.