Who says tinsel is just for the holidays? I certainly don't! I put tinsel garland in the same category as streamers, confetti, and balloons. In fact, I decorate with it year-round. So, it wasn't too much of a stretch for me to find another use for this perennial favorite.
Lately, we've seen attractive storage baskets being used everywhere- from entryway tables (to store keys and mail), to nurseries (to house diapers and toys), to bedrooms (to contain throw pillows and blankets). And if you don't know what I'm talking about, a quick Pinterest search will prove my point. So, here are two tinsel-spins on a cotton rope storage basket. Enjoy!
To make these DIY tinsel storage baskets, you will need the following 5 supplies:
+ Rope Storage Basket – I bought mine from the dollar spot at Target for $3 bucks each, but I've listed more options below at the bottom of this post.
+ Metallic Tinsel Garland – Also bought this Target around Christmastime, but you can find similar on Amazon and Etsy (here and here). Wherever you end up buying it, make sure you buy garland with a 1" width (yes, garland comes in various widths). But alas, if you can't find 1", you can always trim the sides to create the width you want.
+ Scissors
+ White Sewing Thread
+ Sewing Needle
To make the striped tinsel basket –
Step 1: String the needle with the sewing thread, and knot it at one end. Thread the needle through the basket, starting from the inside out.
Alternative method: If sewing is not your thing, not to worry! You can follow these same steps, but substitute the sewing part with a hot glue gun and glue sticks!