DIY Hanging Flower Basket Using Newspapers

DIY Hanging Flower Basket Using Newspapers
Why buy a hanging basket when you can weave your own from recycled newspapers? It’s stronger than you think and has a beautiful, rustic charm. I’ve grown trailing ivy in mine for months, and it’s held up perfectly outdoors!

You’ll need: Lots of newspapers, a knitting needle or skewer, and some white glue.

The Weaving Process:

Make the “Yarn”: Roll a sheet of newspaper diagonally around a skewer, gluing the end to secure. Remove the skewer, and you have a long, sturdy paper stick. Make about 30-40 of these.

Create the Base: Arrange 6-8 sticks in a star shape, crossing them in the center. Weave another stick in an over-under pattern around the center to hold them together, creating a flat, circular base.

Build the Sides: Gently bend the radiating sticks upward. Now, take your “yarn” and continue weaving in a spiral around the sides until you reach your desired height.

Finish & Seal: Fold the top ends over the last weave and glue them down. For weather resistance, give the entire basket two coats of outdoor-rated sealant or mod podge. Line it with a plastic bag, add soil, and your plants!

It’s an eco-friendly, satisfying project that brings your garden to life.

This is our next DIY video on Hanging Flower Basket using newspapers and old Magazines. We can hang it both indoor or outdoor. This gives a nice elegant look when painted. It can also be left with papery look based on your preference. This is a best out of waste craft.