Are you looking for a creative and eco-friendly way to repurpose old newspapers? Why not try making newspaper baskets? Not only are they easy to create, but they can also serve as stylish storage solutions or unique gift baskets. In this step-by-step guide, we’ll show you how to make your very own newspaper basket.

Gather Your Materials

Before getting started, make sure you have all the necessary materials:

  • Old newspapers
  • Scissors
  • Glue or tape
  • A bowl

Prepare Your Newspaper Strips

To create your newspaper basket, you’ll need to prepare strips of newspaper. Follow these steps:

  1. Start by folding a newspaper page in half lengthwise.
  2. Continue folding the newspaper into 1-inch wide accordion-style strips.
  3. Repeat this process with several newspaper pages until you have a stack of strips.

Begin Weaving the Base

Now it’s time to start weaving your newspaper basket’s base. Here’s how:

  1. Take three newspaper strips and secure them together using glue or tape at one end.
  2. Spread the strips out to form a star-like shape.
  3. Start weaving additional strips by going over one strip and under the next, alternating each row.
  4. Continue weaving until you reach your desired base size.
  5. Secure the end by gluing or taping the strips together.

Create the Basket Sides

To create the sides of your newspaper basket, follow these steps:

  1. Take a newspaper strip and glue or tape it vertically along the edge of the base you just created.
  2. Continue adding strips around the base, overlapping each strip slightly.
  3. Keep adding strips until you reach your desired basket height.
  4. Secure the last strip by gluing or taping it in place.

Finish and Decorate

Lastly, give your newspaper basket a polished look with these final touches:

  • Trim any excess newspaper strips with scissors.
  • You can also fold over the top edge of the basket for a neater finish.
  • If desired, decorate your basket with paint, ribbons, or any other creative element!

Voila! You’ve successfully created your own newspaper basket. These versatile and environmentally friendly creations make great eco-conscious gifts or useful storage solutions. So put your crafting skills to good use and start repurposing your old newspapers today!

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