DIY Farmer's Market Basket Coloring Set

Create your own sweet little farmers market basket! This DIY coloring set includes a basket with handle, a personalized market lid, and a collection of cute produce and market goodies to color, paint, and arrange. Perfect for pretend play, gifts, party activities, or a fun handmade project.

Instructions:

1. Color the pieces first.
After cutting, color or paint the lid, base piece, and handle before assembly, if desired. It is usually easier to color the engraved and scored details before the layers are glued together.

2. Build the basket frame.
Glue or adhere the thicker frame layer(s) on top of the base piece. Two frame layers are included, but you may cut more or fewer depending on your material thickness and how much space you want inside the basket.

3. Add the lid insert layer.
Once the frame layers are dry, glue or adhere the thinner frame layer on top of the basket frame. This thinner layer creates the inset area where the lid will sit.

4. Attach the basket handle.
Snap the handle into the basket lid. If needed, add a little glue to secure it in place.

5. Color the farmers market pieces.
Color or paint the produce, flowers, eggs, jars, and other market goodies with paint markers, acrylic paint, or your preferred coloring supplies.

6. Place the market pieces inside.
Add the finished farmers market pieces to the basket, then place the lid into the inset frame. Use the handle to lift the lid and reveal the market goodies inside.

Materials:

⅛” Plywood (shown is Maple TruFlat and from Houston Acrylic)