As a child I remember making May Day flower baskets and hanging them on our neighbors door. Every May 1st I think of this special treat. How happy and surprised the receiving family would be... The baskets I made where the cone shaped- this is where you cut a 7 inch square then scallop the edges. Paper hole the ribbon through the top. I then saw this recycled can idea and thought how clever... You could even decorate the can with card stock or wrapping paper to add color. But even better you could add water to the flowers. Have a Happy May Day and make someone special a May basket! … [Read more...]