I was in desperate need of baskets, but didn't want to spend half a fortune buying them. Those little guys can add up in a hurry! So here's what I did......
I turned these boxes:
Into these baskets:
Okay- so maybe my crafting shelves are still not exactly what you would call 'in order' but having more baskets to hide/store my clutter are a start.
Here's what I did:
I cut all the flaps off the tops of the boxes (four small fruit cup boxes and two larger diaper boxes). Some instructions will tell you to use an exacto knife. I didn't. I ripped them off and used a kitchen shears for the more 'exact' cuts across the top.
I spray painted the outsides of the boxes with some spray paint I had on hand.
Then I spray painted the inside of the baskets with a really cool gold color. I thought I would be able to just call them done at this point, but they just didn't look quite right so I decided to make liners for the baskets.
I searched and searched for a pattern for basket liners that was easy to understand....came up with a bunch of nothing. None of the patterns I found were easy to understand, so I decided since I know how to use a tape measure, I would be able to measure the sides and cut pieces of fabric to match. So that's what I did. I measured each side and added about an inch to the width for a seam allowance (1/2" on either side). However, for the part that folds over the basket, I added an extra couple inches to the top. So - measure the sides of your box and add about three inches for the top and one inch for the side measurements. Then pin them together and sew them up. Not too hard at all. I used fabric I've had in my closet for years...I finally used it!
