My mom always used to say that necessity is the mother of invention. It's so true in this case.
I looked for at least 2 months for a basket for our daughter's room. I looked at Marshall's, HomeGoods, Ikea, TJ Maxx, Target, but didn't have any luck. None of the baskets were the right size.
As I was walking out of Trader Joe's, I picked up an empty wine box and brought it home. It was the perfect size.
I thought it would look good wrapped in jute just like the vase I showed you a few weeks ago.
First, the box was cut down a bit.
Then, the jute was hot glued on.
At this point I was wishing I had wrapped it in burlap! I took a break at this point and made an insert from some left over fabric from another drop cloth project..
Will have to show you where it's going another time.
Now off to Hobby Lobby to to get more jute to wrap yet another box.
Pam
22 comments:
Look at you! How incredibly smart is this! I love this idea so much. Pam you are so amazing. This is one of those DIY ideas that so needs to be pinned. Can I please? I love baskets too and you have opened up a whole new world in finding the right sizes. LOVE IT!
It looks fabulous. How genius. Love this idea. Hugs, Marty
Wow! Gorgeous and what a brilliant idea!
xoxo
Ruth
Seriously creative Pam! It looks like one of those expensive lined baskets. So clever! :-)
Vanessa
That is incredibly imaginative, to think of adapting a cardboard box to use as a basket. It looks great. I'm very impressed with your ingenuity.
Wow, what a great idea! I love it. :)
I have all kinds of light bulbs going off in my head now!!!! What a fantastic Idea! I am going to steal it for sure :-)
Hey that turned out great! Improvisation can be the best reward with projects! You are so good at it!
Love this idea! Thank you!
Pam...how over the top creative!! Looks wonderful!!
Pam, this is brilliant. I have recently found two beautiful baskets at Goodwill for three dollars each. hugs, Olive
Pam, What a great idea! Very upscale and so easy to make! I love the liner you put in it!
Your project would be perfect to share at TUTORIALS TIPS AND TIDBITS, my new weekly linky party! It is live every Wednesday evening at 8:00. Come on over and join in!
Great basket idea! Always nice to have extra bins to put things!
So crafty! popped in from Wow Us Wednesday ~
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Now I know what to do to wine boxs in my storage room. Glad I found your blog..
thanks for the idea.
wow- very creative!!
This is awesome! Any chance you have a tutorial for the cloth liner?
How did you make the insert? Would love to make these as I just cant afford the bought ones.
I would like tips on the insert as well!
Yes can you give us the directions for making the lining?
Great idea! You can also get jute from Home Depot. It may be less expensive and in larger quantities than your craft store. Just a suggestion...
Kids can even make their own for their rooms. Maybe even paint them to match. :) Such a fabulous idea!! I vote for a post on insert as well!
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