Decorative Woven Basket with Lid

A decorative handwoven basket - especially one with it's own lid can be quite charming and rustic! And when you include decorative fabric to the weave, it really adds a stylish touch to your creation! Does this sound like you want to know more?

Hello and welcome to our monthly Creative Craft Hop! I'm so glad you're here! We have two wonderful hosts - Donna @Modern on Monticello  and Sara @Birdz of a Feather who take turns every other month! The talented and creative Donna is our host this month!  

I'm so glad you're here! If you're coming over from Donna (our host) @Modern on Monticello, wasn't her Americana Inspired Wreath gorgeous! I'm putting that one on my "to-do" list! 

But first, let me tell you about how I made a decorative woven basket w/lid that included using colorful fabric flower material! I love that the basket can be used as a storage solution or as a decorative addition to your home! The colors blend in perfectly!

Supplies:

• Plastic Container
• Fabric sample - 21"x18" (Spoonflower)
• Plastic (clear sturdy)
• Floral wire - 3mm 16"
• Wire cutter
• Chalk pen
• Glass
• Braided trim
• Jute cording 4mm
• Macrame cording 5mm
• Fabric-Tac glue
• Quick Hold glue (from maker's of E6000)
• Hot glue gun/glue
• Scissors/ruler
• Mod Podge (matte)/brush
• Crystal ball for knob

 

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How To:

Let's start with a plastic container from my stash, and a piece of fabric sample from my stash too .  .  .

I'm going to cut two flowers from the material using a chalk pen and .  .  .

glue them onto the bottom of the plastic container - inside and out. While the glue was drying on the flowers, I cut the stem wire in half to eight inches .  .  .

and used a glass to curve the stem wire in order to make the container round.

Once that was done, I added a decorative trim around the base of the plastic container in order to glue on the stem wires.

I'm loving the look of the flower at the base of the container.

Began gluing on the stem wires to the decorative trim .  .  .

spacing twenty-five stems wires around the container.

When weaving over and under with any type of twine or cording, it's best to make sure you always glue on an odd number of stem wires so the weaving will look consistent. There are twenty five stem wires for this container.

Begin adding jute twine (purple) - securing one end with glue and then going over and under the wires - around the container. I think this jute twine was dyed purple because I could see parts of brown twine under the purple. Plus there were lots of fallen fibers on my work surface as you can see in the photos.

Once I was satisfied with the look of the purple twine, I wanted to add a few strips of material for a decorative look around the container. So I glued on the end of macrame cording to the purple twine and .  .  .

glued on 1" strips of fabric along the cording using Fabri-Tac. Pressing the material on securely.

Then began going over and under the stem wires .  .  .

around the container three times.

Once that was done, continued weaving the plain cording around and .  .  .

then alternating with purple twine, wrapped fabric and cording to complete the basket weaving.

Once the weaving was done for the basket, the top exposed stem wires were bent over inside.

Don't you just love this design! You know purple is my favorite color!

For the lid - I measured a plastic top over the flower design and .  .  .

used it to cut out a sturdier piece of plastic for the center of the lid.

Then added Mod Podge to the plastic and .  .  .

added the flower. Let dry.

I had to add a piece of cardstock (purple check) on the bottom of the plastic flower since the hot glue was not adhering to the plastic. While the flower was drying began curving the stem wire which was left over from the basket on a smaller glass jar. 

Once the mod podge and cardstock was dry, began gluing on the stem wire.

And adding cording to the center, going round and round .  .  . 

to cover the cardstock and the beginning of the stem wires.

Remember I mention to make sure to have an odd number of stem wire to weave? I had 12 and needed to add number 13. It was quite easy to do. I used an ice pick to insert under the cording on the circle and pushed the stem wire in.

Then continued weaving the twine, fabric covered cording and plain cording over and under, to match the container. 

Once the weaving was complete, the stem wires were cut off and glued to the cording.

 A crystal ball (knob) was glued to the center of the lid for I must say, a fabulous look!

I'm really loving this look and hope you do too!

And don’t forget to check out all of the creative crafters with their wonderful handiwork and inspirations listed below! 

How to Decoupage Terra Cotta Pots for Patriotic Holidays 

Adult Bib

Easy Tissue Home Decor

Americana Inspired Wreath For Summer Decor

Decorative Woven Basket With Lid

DIY Father's Day Gift Bag

This post first appeared on Bowdabra.com where I'm on the design team.

Father's Day is just around the corner, and there's nothing like adding your own personal touch to a store bought gift! So wouldn't it be fun to make an adorable bow tie dress shirt gift bag just for him to put his gifts in! The cool thing about this gift bag is that it can also be used for any occasion for the men in your life! And the best part, you only need a few items to make one!

What you need:

• Paper bag - any size
• Scissors
• Glue dots or double sided tape
• Ribbon - 1.5" wide wired
• Mini Bowdabra and Wand
• Bowdabra Hair Bow Tool and Ruler
• Bowdabra Bow Wire

Let's begin with any size paper bag. I'm using a 10"x8" bag since I have a small gift.

Place your special Father's Day gift inside the bag.

Fold over the top of the bag about 2 inches. 

Then cut a slit about 2" into each side of the bag just where the bottom edge of the folded bag is. 

Bend each of the two strip sides over into a "V" shape .  .  .

                                       
to form the collar of the shirt. Put glue dots or double sided tape underneath collar to hold in place.

To Make the Bow Tie:

Cut an 18″ piece of Bowdabra bow wire, folding in half and placing down into the Mini Bowdabra, tucking ends under. Then cut a strip of wired ribbon 12" long. 

 Pinch one ribbon end, pushing it down into the Mini Bowdabra.

Make another pinch crease at the other ribbon end over the Mini Bowdabra tower. 

Pinch the center of the ribbon pushing it down into the Mini Bowdabra.

Use the Mini Bowdabra Tool and Ruler to make sure the loops are even on each side, then make a crease in the center of the ribbon by pinching the sides in and pushing the center down into the Mini Bowdabra

Scrunch down the ribbon with the Mini Bowdabra Wand.

While the bow is still in, make a slipknot with bow wire ends, and pulling tightly.

Gently pull the bow out and tie bow wire in a knot around back. Cut off excess wire.

To Finish the Bow Tie:

Cut a small piece of finishing ribbon about 2″ long, folding sides together. 

Attach finishing ribbon around the center bow, covering wire and gluing together in the back. Let dry.

Glue finished bowtie onto center of the collar.

Have a great Father's Day celebration!!!

Thanks for stopping by

and take a little time to enjoy,

Happy Crafting!