Make "Baskets" Out of Cardboard Boxes

by Diy Design Fanatic

Necessity is the mother of invention, as my mom used to say. I couldn't find the right size baskets to fit on a couple of shelves in my daughter's room, so I covered a wine box and a shoe(boot)box with 4 ply jute twine.

Here's the project all finished.

make baskets out of cardboard boxes, crafts, organizing, shelving ideas, I found a wine box that was the perfect size width and depth and cut down the top

I found a wine box that was the perfect size (width and depth) and cut down the top

make baskets out of cardboard boxes, crafts, organizing, shelving ideas, I wrapped hot glued some jute string around a shoe box for the top box and the wine box is on the bottom

I wrapped & hot glued some jute string around a shoe box for the top box and the wine box is on the bottom.

make baskets out of cardboard boxes, crafts, organizing, shelving ideas, I made some liners from a drop cloth to line the cardboard boxes to complete the look

I made some liners from a drop cloth to line the cardboard boxes to complete the look.

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Jeney on Apr 22, 2018

what did you use for the inside and how did you place it?

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Jennie P. Ramos on Nov 27, 2018

Can I use a twin-size pillow case for the cloth cover?

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Jo on Feb 22, 2020

How much 4ply jute twine did you need for the larger box?

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Diane Nusser on Jan 24, 2024

What a great idea! I have a "ton" of jute string/rope leftover from my niece's wedding. I do love baskets so I will be trying this! I'd bet it would be fun to make cute little tiny baskets too! Thanks so much!!!

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Tam on Feb 25, 2024

This is simply brilliant! You don't have to go and 'find' one that fits.... Can make the whole dang thang if you need to! Thanks a bunch:)

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