Posts tagged: baskets
20 Alternatives to Traditional Easter Grass
By DIY Maven
The grass the Easter Bunny traditionally stuffs into baskets is not exactly bunny food. Plus, it's messy, tacky and not good for the environment. So, this year just say 'no' to Easter's answer to tinsel and try one of the following alternatives. More interesting than paper from the shredder, and there's something for everybody, no matter the age of the recipient.
Curbly Video Podcast: How to Sew Basket Liners...Without a Pattern!
By DIY Maven
If you ask me, a basket without a basket liner looks kinda naked. But sewing them can be a bit tricky, especially when you factor in those four tricky corners on the bottom. I decided there had to be an easier, fool proof way to make them. So, after some experimentation, I came up with a method that involves a little math but no pattern and–better yet–no corner sewing!
What you’ll need:
- a sewing tape measure
- a ruler
- a pencil
- fabric » READ MORE
Create more space
By insidesignOur bathroom has minimal space; by using the window and putting in shelves we created an area to place baskets to store our toiletries.
This project cost under $15, one shelf cut into 3 parts; 2 for window shelves, 1 for under sink + 12 small brackets with screws. We now have a place to put our bathroom things. Voila!

