Woven newspaper with a plastic liner is recycled into a functional and amazing “green basket” for gathering and carrying the “finds” of the day; whether they are found in the forest, on a hike or on a treasure hunt looking for everyday objects to upcycle into creative crafts.
MATERIALS NEEDED
- White glue
- Newspaper
- Strawberry plastic basket
- Blue painter’s tape
- Solid color paper
- Jute trim
- Scissors
HERE’S HOW
- Cover 4 sides and bottom of basket completely with solid paper
- Cover and glue a piece of newspaper to bottom of basket
- Fold a strip of newspaper into 5 folds to create a handle
- Glue handle to each side of basket
- Cut strips of newspaper, weaving a large piece to cover 4 sides of basket
- Work on a flat surface using blue tape at ends to keep woven strips in place while working
- Upon completing the large woven piece, tape all 4 sides to secure for gluing
- Glue and wrap woven piece around 4 sides of basket
- Trim top and bottom edges
- Glue jute trim to top and bottom edges
- Glue jute on top of handle (optional)
