This is very similar to the square basket I made few months back using the brown paper bags. But this time wanted to make a different shape.
You'll need:
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- Brown Paper Bag
- Glue
- Scissors- Soup can or anything cylindrical in shape - size of the can will determine how wide your basket will be.
- Rubber band.
Steps:
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- Cut out and remove the base of the bag.
- Now open up your bag and cut it into approx 1.5" strips.
- Fold all the strips like the picture below and glue it.
- You might need to glue two strips together to make longer strips. I had to glue two strips together for the base strips.
- Place the strips like the picture below. This will form the base of the basket and also the frame for the sides. The number of strips will depend on how big the basket you want. Also read the next two steps, on figuring whether you need to add more strips.
- Place the strips like the picture below. This will form the base of the basket and also the frame for the sides. The number of strips will depend on how big the basket you want. Also read the next two steps, on figuring whether you need to add more strips.
- Place a soup can or anything cylindrical in shape in the middle of the strips and pull up the strips around the can and put a rubber band around it. The rubber band is to keep the strips in place, while you weave the side strips. Below is the pic of the strips pulled and with the rubber band around the can. I flipped the can upside down so that you can see the base of the basket.
- When the can is upside down, check the base to see if there are gaps between strips. If you can see gaps between the strips then you will need to add more strips.
- Now to make the sides, take a strip and start weaving, starting from the bottom side strip. After you have weaved one or two rows of the sides and the form feels stable enough, you can remove the rubber band and the can and then continue weaving with the rest of the side strips.
- After you have weaved the sides, fold the extra edges of the strip and glue it to complete the basket.
If you like this round basket, you might also like the square basket I made with the brown paper bag. The instructions are available here.
Cute idea! I can remember making Easter baskets like these as a child.
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awwww.. thank you Crystelle...:)
DeleteNow this is fun! Thanks so much for sharing!
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DeleteI love that basket! I will give this a try.
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Thank you..:)
DeleteThis is such a cute idea! I love it!! Thank you for sharing it with us at Sewlicious Home Decor! Pinned to the party board! :)
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Thank you Marti for hosting a fun party every week..:)
DeleteI love crafting with brown paper! The baskets look super cool, square or round!
ReplyDeleteI have to agree on that one Onel. They look super cool, round or square...:)
Deleteohh neat! love that you can weave with about anything and the brown paper bag is awesome! Love the tute, makes it easier to do myself :)
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DeleteHow creative! I love the reusing of the paper bag to make something useful!
ReplyDeleteThank you Emma. Recycling is the way to go..:)
DeleteSo many things can be made from paper bags, I love your baskets!!
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DeleteThis is awesome!!!! What a great way to use all our grocery bags with a craft - totally trying this out with my 1st grader tomorrow :) Thanks for sharing!
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Thank you Heather! At my kids school, they made these brown paper baskets using this tutorial and the kids loved making them..:)
DeleteHow fun - and what a cool project to make with the kids! Thank you for sharing with the Hearth and Soul Link party. Following you on Pinterest!
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DeleteI love this idea! Thank you for sharing at Party In Your PJ's, you are being featured on my blog Tuesday evening.
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DeleteThis looks so fun and simple! My daughter and I will make couple for the new "at home" learning stations! Thanks for posting to the #KACOLS linky.
ReplyDeleteThat's great! Hope you enjoy this project with your daughter.
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#KCACOLS super creative. I will use this idea for upcoming holiday decor. Thanks for sharing.
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What a clever idea! Thanks for sharing at Vintage Charm!
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DeleteI love this! It reminds me of 5th grade art class where we had a basket weaving session - such a fun skill to learn!
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What a cute little idea x #KCACOLS
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun/creative way to recycle brown paper bags. Thanks for sharing this post with us on the Embracing Home and Family Link-up!
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I think this is something my 3 year old would really enjoy doing, maybe to give as little gifts with some sweets or chocolate inside.
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Being at home more (because of the pandemic) has made me step up my reduce, reuse, recycle game. This project hits the spot. I have been collecting - not hoarding - some paper bags and cans. LOL! I will make them useful and pretty using this project. Dropping by from Traffic Jam Weekend #245...
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ReplyDeleteThis is so cute. We should have tried it on our Samoa themed day! #kcacols
ReplyDeleteThis would be such a cool craft to do with older children. I love the final outcome. Thanks so much for linking up at #KCACOLS. Hope you come back again next time
ReplyDeleteI came over from the Party In Your PJ's party to admire your basket. Beautiful.
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This is fun, thanks for sharing with Creatively Crafty Link Party. #CCBG
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ReplyDeleteThere is beauty in simplicity and this basket is an example. Featuring when my party opens up!
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this is really neat! I can see my nieces and nephews enjoying this project.
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