Rounding out +Sundry baskets, here is the final Toto2 basket prototype. There are at least two handle styles possible, and I played with the idea of basket hardware.
I improved the proportions from the first Toto, and experimented with lid types.
Here is the first article. It’s Minwax Golden Oak stain and W&N Promarker Marsh Green.
Tomorrow, light and electricity permitting, I’ll be able to photograph the instructions and shop listings. There’s a big windy storm blowing in, and with the ground already saturated… Everything will be alright.
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The new Toto baskets are wonderful…….but where is Scarlett?
Ha, Joyce, thanks! Scarlett is here, there, and everywhere. Right now she’s on my shoulder, having intuited the most counter-productive spot possible. Her super power.
Your work is GENIUS! I love ALL of the color combinations and especially the duo flip lid- your baskets just keep getting better and Better! :D
Gosh, Elizabeth, thank you! Now I want to see someone make a great picnic or farmers market basket scene. Food stylists, you know who you are!
Brilliant! My favourite basket to date, although I keep wanting to call it the “Toto too” after the line in the movie near the end.
Whoa, Barbara, whoa. “Toto, too’ is totally the line (and the voice) I was going for with the name; I just thought Toto2 was more leet or something. Anyway, I’m glad you like it! I think it will serve a goodly variety of purpose.
wow! these look simply great!!!
Thanks, Marion! Some classics never go out of style :)
Okay, these are my favorite. I’LL TAKE MULTIPLES.
PICNICS EVERYWHERE. Thanks, Blake :)
Just adorable and so realistic, great job! Maybe you need a mini Toto sitting next to it. ;)
Thanks, Bennie! I just saw in the HBS contest that Susan Perry-Hinkle did an Over the Rainbow build, but I don’t think I saw Toto there, either :)
This basket style is delightful…I am picturing a red and white gingham cloth, sandwiches, fruit and lemonade. It would also make a wonderful knitting basket…uh oh…the ideas are starting to flow…a great basket design!
Yes, yes, yes, Alayne! And thanks!
Oooh… I’m going to end up with several of these I can tell.
Looking forward to seeing what you’ll do, Sheila! And congrat’s on your HBS contest OM!
So excited!!! I love the green accents. :D
Thank you, Brae. We had a family picnic basket when I was growing up that looked very similar :)
These look perfect for picnics! They’d be so fun to make a scene with! :)
Picnics and beyond, Kristine! If I had space on my work table, I’d be getting out the Fimo :)
I love options…and love the handles on the white basket. Thoughtful design is appreciated. :D