This simple and fun DIY idea is a clever way to transform old wicker baskets into charming animal-shaped storage solutions. These baskets are both practical and adorable and are perfect for a nursery, kids’ playroom or any room needing a whimsical touch.
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Not only do they offer a creative way to organize toys, blankets and other small items, they also add a delightful decorative touch to your space. Grab your materials and let’s get started, shall we?
Materials Required:
- Old wicker baskets (in different shapes and sizes)
- Yarn (pick your favourite colours)
- Felt sheets
- Googly eyes
- Hot glue gun & glue sticks
- Crazy glue
- Scissors
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Step 1: Make the Yarn Pom Poms
The first step is to make pom poms, which will become the animal’s ears. Wrap your yarn around your hand or on a small piece of cardboard until you achieve your desired pom pom size. Slide the yarn off very carefully and then tie an extra piece of yarn tightly around the centre. Cut the loops on both sides and then fluff up your pom pom to make it extra big. You will need two pom poms per animal basket.
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Step 2: Craft the Animal’s Features
For this DIY, let’s go with two different types of animals for our wicker baskets: dogs and cats. Grab your favourite colour felt sheets and cut out a nose, smile and whiskers. Get creative mixing and matching colours to ensure your animals are colourful. Then, add the fun googly eyes as the eyes of your animal using your hot glue gun. You’ll glue the felt facial features to the baskets next!
Step 3: Add Finishing Touches to the Baskets
Using your crazy glue or hot glue gun, attach the animal’s pom poms ears, nose, smile, whiskers (for the cats) and anything else required to make your animal’s face adorable. If necessary, you can add additional crazy glue to secure them. Then, allow the glue to dry completely.
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And that’s it! How easy was that?
These sweet animal-shaped storage baskets will become your new favourite way to personalize and organize toys, blankets and other small items in your nursery or kid’s play room. Plus, they add a touch of whimsy to your decor for your kiddos to enjoy all year long.
Happy crafting!
