Hi Jeanne,
I buy my plastic like this at walmart by the yard. It is a large sheet that I also cover my table with when I have my good linens on the holiday table. They have different weights available too.
I have made clear makeup bags, wallets with windows and luggage tags.
Here is a link to one site with cute baskets to make.
http://ayumills.blogspot.com/2011/10...-blog-hop.html