Wee Baskets...
Since I discovered Pinterest, DIY and crafts, I swear it has awakened something inside of me and I am obsessed.
So instead of just pinning them, I am going to make a conscious decision to make them
Idea came from the lovely Lia at www.ellinee.com, diy-upcycled-fruit-basket
So here is my first of my Pinterest Crafts attempt. Lots of pics here! be warned
This was such fun to do and I have made 3 so far, 2 from brown paper bags and one from a white bag. Thanks to Lia at www.ellinee.com for the inspiration!
So instead of just pinning them, I am going to make a conscious decision to make them
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| My attempt! |
So here is my first of my Pinterest Crafts attempt. Lots of pics here! be warned
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| I used a big Dunnes bag, also superglue as I wanted the paper to stick quick |
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| Cut along the side and cut off the bottom |
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| Cut off the handles |
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| Mark off 18 1.75" strips |
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| Cut them out |
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| Fold 12 of them in to thirds |
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| Weave 6x6 like so |
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| Glue 2 strips to make large ones, need 3 large strips |
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| Fold in third |
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| Weave the large strips into the sides of the basket |
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| use paper clips if need to secure edge |
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| Getting there, can be fiddly |
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| Then trim off and tuck in |
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| Measure and trim |
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| Tuck |
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| Finished product! |
Slán!
These are fantastic! Such a simple idea but they look so effective.
ReplyDeleteThe first one I made was both frustrating and fun, but the more I made the faster I got, totally fun,
DeleteYou should have a go!
J
Turned out really really well!
ReplyDeleteThey turned out really well!
ReplyDeleteEmma, thanks for stopping by, the baskets were fun to do and pass an hour!
DeleteJ
I really liked this - well done for having a go! I seem to pin so much and never get round to doing it!!! x
ReplyDeletewell I am the same I keep pinning things and not doing them or attempting them. It was fun making these. I have discovered I love doing little things like this!
DeleteJ