It’s May 1st!  http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/May_Day 

All it takes is a little time, paper, and tape to put some spring in someone’s step.  Whether you fill the “baskets” with seed packets, pretty hard candies, a gift certificate, fresh blossoms, and/or home baked gluten free treats, your offering is certain to be appreciated. “You must be the change you wish to see in the world.” – Mahatma Gandhi.  A May Day Basket seems like a good way to start today.

Selecting the decorative paper

Applying spray adhesive to the 8.5 x 11 paper

Attaching the decorative paper to the 8.5 x 11 sheet

Trimming the edges

Applying the double stick tape to the short side

Applying double stick tape to a short side

Stapling the seam to secure

Making the handle

Attaching the handle with staples

Making decorations to cover the staples

Applying double stick tape to secure the (flowers) over the staples

Detail