This month, we’re taking inspiration to the next level! We are remaking a few of our favourite things from our favourite stores, and Anthropologie is top of our list! This DIY fringed basket with a beautiful boho vibe couldn’t be easier, and it’s a fun project for kids – BONUS!
There are many stunning baskets from Anthropologie, so have a look at their basket collection if you need a little more inspiration.
Here’s how to create Beautifully fun Bohemian Baskets.
You’ll need:
- Wicker Baskets
- Paint (we used white, light blue and dark blue chalk paint)
- enough fringing and/tassels* to play around with
* The amount of fringing/tassels you need depends on the size of your basket. Measure the circumference for an exact length.
Tools for the Job:
- Glue Gun & Glue Sticks
- Paint Roller or Brush
STEP 1:
Paint the baskets white (but you can use any light colour you prefer). Leave to dry.
STEP 2:
Use a roller or a paint brush to paint the lower third of the baskets in a darker colour; we used light blue and dark blue. Let it dry.
STEP 3 (Optional):
Add a thin paint strip above the coloured section. You can use masking tape as a guide, but don’t rely on it too much as it doesn’t cling to the wicker all that well. And an uneven line adds to the character of the end product! Leave the baskets to dry once more.
STEP 4:
See which fringe or tassels will work best with your basket, and double check to see if you have enough. Heat up the glue gun and then add glue just below the top edge of the basket.
Pro Tip: Add glue in 200mm sections, to avoid the glue drying too quickly.
STEP 5:
Press the end of the tassel/fringing to the glued part and work your way around until the next section.
Repeat this process until the first fringe layer is complete.
STEP 6:
Repeat steps 4 and 5 for the second tassel layer.
Remember to work in sections!
Pro Tip: Leave an excess of 20mm fringing for a neatly glued end. Finish the tip of the fringing by folding it over and glueing it down.
This may be the most straightforward DIY you do all year, so make the most of it by making many of these pretty baskets as Anthropologie-inspired gifts (remember Christmas is not too far away!!)
Happy Making!
