Vintage Easter Cones

These vintage-themed Easter cones are made from brown paper bags, completely eco-friendly paints, ribbon and a vintage graphic from the Vintage Easter Digital Kit. They make a delightful alternative to commercial baskets. Learn about the eco-friendly paints and other products used in this project from Eco Green Crafts. 

Chick with Violets Easter Cone

Materials:

• 14-16" paper bag
• Postcard from Eco Green Crafts Vintage Easter Digital Kit
• Eco Green Crafts Acrylic Paint / Lilac and Grape
• Ribbon
• 2 Grommets or hole re-enforcers
• Glue
• Clear Gloss Medium

Instructions:

1. Cut a 14"-16" circle from a paper bag. Cut the circle in half.  Fold the half circle in half and then into fourths.  Cut one of the quarter sections off and discard.  The large section will be the cone. 
    
2. Use the paints to paint each side of the paper. 
    
3. Lay the vintage graphic on the front and use a clear gloss medium to adhere in place and give the entire cone shine.
    
4. Form the paper into a cone and use glue on the seam or use a strong red-line tape.
    
5. Punch 2 holes near the rim and attach a grommet or a hole reinforcement to make it stronger.
    
6. Attach a ribbon.  All done!  Fill with paper shred and Easter goodies.

Egg and Chick Easter Cone

Materials:

• 14-16" paper bag
• Postcard from Eco Green Crafts Vintage Easter Digital Kit
• Eco Green Crafts Acrylic Paint / Rose, Butternut and Sunflower
• Ribbon
• 2 Grommets or hole re-enforcers
• Glue
• Clear Gloss Medium

Instructions:

1. Cut a 14"-16" circle from a paper bag. Cut the circle in half.  Fold the half circle in half and then into fourths.  Cut one of the quarter sections off and discard.  The large section will be the cone. 
    
2. Use the paints to paint each side of the paper. 
    
3. Lay the vintage graphic on the front and use a clear gloss medium to adhere in place and give the entire cone shine.
    
4. Form the paper into a cone and use glue on the seam or use a strong red-line tape.
    
5. Punch 2 holes near the rim and attach a grommet or a hole reinforcement to make it stronger.
    
6. Attach a ribbon.  All done!  Fill with paper shred and Easter goodies.