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8 Fun Uses For Strawberry Baskets

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Old-Time Poplar Berry Baskets[/caption] Sure, our Old-Time Poplar Strawberry Basket is great for collecting strawberries--shoot, they're great for collecting any kind of small produce. But what if you have a few extra? What can you do with them? Well, in my case, #1 on the list has already happened. I needed a couple of small Easter baskets for the daughters of friends, and I had a few of the strawberry baskets handy. And that got me to thinking...and I came up with eight other uses for these handy baskets.

Small Easter basket--see photos below!
Take-away party favor: you won't need a box.
Place card: At picnics, include napkins, flatware.
Gift box: Great for odd-shaped small items. Decorate it!
Hair stuff box: pony tail elastics, hair bands, bobby pins, etc.
Craft supplies container--look in the background of the photos.
Pencil cup: I'd line it with fabric; great for deep desk drawers.
Container for small toys; use for children or to corral pet toys

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