Author: bouquetofbaskets
I am a self taught basket maker. I have been making baskets since 1989. I love to weave and much of my free time is spent weaving, thinking about and designing baskets. I also like to woodwork and paint as a team with my son Daniel.
Who uses Pinterest???
People keep telling me how great Pinterest is for their business. I’m starting to utilize a business account I set up a month or so ago. I think the key is to work on it a little bit each day. I’ve noticed more traffic to my website and my IG account. You can tie all of your images back to your website or your e-commerce site. I’ll keep you posted.
New Hand Weavings
As with most artists, I love to use many mediums to create. Basketry is my first love but I also love working with wool, fabric, cotton etc. I found these beautiful patterns for wall hangings, trivets or trivets… however you want to use them. These are created using good old fashioned square Looms. Not usually a vibrant color person but for these I’ll make an exception.
Spring has Sprung…
The weather up here in Upstate New York is finally moderating. Been adding some new items to my shop so check them out on my Etsy Site. But…. you can also purchase baskets right from this website. See the different sections in the drop down menu, Working on transferring more listings right here!!!
Heart Basket Love
Shipped out the last few Heart Baskets today. Happy Valentines Day!!!! And I purchased these tiny hearts last year from a cute Etsy Shop. I am going to get some more for sure. ❤️❤️❤️
People are going berserk over my Target Dupe……..
I get weekly requests to make this basket.Unfortunately, it is made of material and uses framework that I just don’t have It is very popular with home decorators on Instagram, and has been discontinued by Target for a year or so. It is, however, still highly sought after in that world.
Below is my version and needless to say my customers are loving it. It’s definitely a different basket, but it is inspired by the shape and size of this famous basket. I don’t do the tapered look because, well actually it’s just not practical design wise. But they don’t mind.
It will be back up in my Etsy shop when I get the current orders I have caught up. Hope you are having a fabulous week!!!
New Design
This new design is proving to be quite popular The combination of the beautiful leather handle and the whitewash finish is a customer favorite. It’s the longest leather hanger I currently make measuring around 15”.
The leather is sourced from a local shoe company. Scraps that would likely end up in the landfill are used to make these and other basket designs. Colors include Brown, Black, as seen below, Burgundy and Olive.
Hope you have a great day!!!
Grateful for all the support
Thanks so much to all my customers who have been supporting my small business during these most difficult of times. The orders, the love on my Social Media Sites etc etc certainly make me a happy entrepreneur. Can’t wait to continue creating for you in 2021.
Same basket, different finishes, different looks. So many options when handcrafting a basket.
Plain and simple Fruit Basket. Used those apples today to make a pie. It was a productive morning.
Progress !!!!!!!
New baskets added to my website today. Getting used to this, not as scary as it was. Definitely needs some fine tuning but it is coming along just fine . I will upgrade at some point and add a cart and such. Right now it is at its most basic point to be able to purchase a basket from me.
I currently have an Etsy Site but hoping to get it all moved over to this “Real” Website Soon Hope you are all having a wonderful week.
Search for Bouquetofbaskets under shops on Etsy.com
Buy Baskets
Updating my Website so you can now purchase Baskets through it. How Exciting!!!
Bouquet of Baskets 