Creative idea
A woven Bird with a Handle
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This bird with a handle is woven from decorative paper. Long slits are cut in the two doubled-over shapes and these are woven in the same fashion as a traditional woven heart basket, ready to fill with sweets.
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How to do it
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Print and cut out the template which is available as a separate PDF file for this idea. Double over both pieces of paper and place a template on each, making sure it is right on the score line. Draw around the template and cut out.
Print and cut out the template which is available as a separate PDF file for this idea. Double over both pieces of paper and place a template on each, making sure it is right on the score line. Draw around the template and cut out.2 
Weave the two doubled-over shapes together. See this and the following illustrations. NB: When the bird is finished, cut out the handle following the template, double it over and glue it on.
Weave the two doubled-over shapes together. See this and the following illustrations. NB: When the bird is finished, cut out the handle following the template, double it over and glue it on.Step 3. 
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