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Tutorial on DIY handmade storage baskets from waste cartons

It is necessary to prepare several storage baskets in daily life. Some odds and ends, such as socks, underwear, etc., can be placed in them to save home space and keep the room tidy. What Craftwork.com would like to share with you below is a tutorial on how to make a DIY storage basket using discarded cardboard boxes. The materials used are a cardboard box and discarded posters/calendars/magazines, etc. Although it looks a bit crude, it can be used temporarily. It’s quite convenient to use. If you don’t like it, you can DIY it again! Friends who think you need such a storage basket, let’s try recycling waste together. The production steps are quite simple~

Tutorial on DIY handmade storage baskets from waste cartons

The completed storage basket

How to make a storage basket:

Tutorial on DIY handmade storage baskets from waste cartons

Use discarded posters/calendars/magazines to roll into a stick shape and then paste them to the bottom of the carton as shown in the picture above.

Tutorial on DIY handmade storage baskets from waste cartons

Paste details

Tutorial on DIY handmade storage baskets from waste cartons

Then cover the bottom of the carton with another piece of cardboard, which not only strengthens it, but also looks beautiful.

Tutorial on DIY handmade storage baskets from waste cartons

Turn the carton over and use a paper rolling stick to DIY the surface of the storage basket according to the weaving method.

Tutorial on DIY handmade storage baskets from waste cartons

After DIY is completed on the outer surface of the storage basket, fold the vertical paper roll into the inside of the storage basket and stick it in place. A simple and practical storage basket is completed.