All these simple carriers are made with the same basic pattern and materials.

• Enlarged basket pattern (400 percent on a copy machine)
• Appropriate patterns for each (see below)
• Glue
• Markers

Basket Patterns

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1. Trace patterns onto colored construction paper.

2. Fold sides into center of basket; glue or staple square end flaps over triangle flaps.

 

Construction paper and glue are
all you need to make this bird.

1. Cut out wings, beak, and tail from enlarged pattern.

2. Fold pieces along dotted lines, then glue to basket. Use a marker to draw eyes.

3. Attach handle with glue or staples.

 

Lots of little goodies can find
a home in this nest.

1. Cut rounded scoops into top edges of basket.

2. With marker, draw twigs on sides. Cut out handle and leaves from enlarged pattern.

3. Attach handle with glue or staples. Attach leaves to handle.

 

This basket has lots of
green grass and flowers
to show spring is here.

1. Cut 1/2- to 1-inch downward slits from top edges of basket.

2. Attach handle with glue or staples.

3. Cut flowers from bright paper. Glue onto handle.