DIY Upcycled Fabric Bowls and Baskets: A Fun and Functional Craft

July 13, 2025 by Shellie Wilson Leave a Comment

Looking for a creative way to repurpose fabric scraps and create something both beautiful and useful? Barb from Made By Barb has shared a fantastic tutorial on making upcycled fabric bowls and baskets that are perfect for adding a personal touch to your home décor.?

This DIY project is not only eco-friendly but also a great way to use up leftover fabric. Barb’s tutorial provides step-by-step instructions on how to create these charming bowls and baskets, whether you choose to incorporate rope for added structure or prefer a rope-free version. The process involves wrapping fabric around rope or twisted fabric strips, sewing them together to form a sturdy and stylish container.?

What You’ll Learn

Techniques for Wrapping and Sewing: Barb demonstrates how to wrap fabric around rope or twisted fabric strips and sew them together to create various shapes and sizes of bowls and baskets.?
No-Rope Option: For those without rope, Barb shows how to twist fabric strips to form a rope-like structure, offering a versatile alternative.?
Creative Variations: The tutorial encourages creativity, allowing you to experiment with different fabrics, colors, and patterns to make each piece unique.?

Whether you’re a seasoned crafter or a beginner, this project is accessible and enjoyable. It’s a wonderful way to spend a relaxing afternoon, and the end result is both practical and decorative.?

Barb’s upcycled fabric bowls and baskets are a delightful addition to any home. They make great storage solutions, gift baskets, or decorative pieces. Plus, they’re a wonderful way to practice sewing skills while contributing to a more sustainable lifestyle.?

Ready to get started? Check out the full tutorial on Made By Barb and start crafting your own upcycled fabric creations today!

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Recycled Paper Cylinder Face Art – A Colorful Win for All Ages

I recently stumbled across this super creative project on Instructables – “Face With Recycled Paper Cylinders” – and I had to share it with you all because it’s just the kind of craft that checks all my favorite boxes: recycled materials, hands-on creativity, and fun for literally any age.

The idea is simple but genius—roll strips of recycled paper (think junk mail, old magazines, leftover printer paper) into cylinders, then arrange and glue them to form a unique abstract face. You can make it funky, realistic, Picasso-inspired—whatever your mood or style dictates!

What I really love is the blend of eco-conscious crafting with true artistic expression. This isn’t just another kids’ project—it’s something you could easily do with a group of little ones, a classroom full of teens, or even as an adult art therapy or weekend wind-down activity. It’s super relaxing and surprisingly satisfying seeing all those paper rolls come together to form something new and expressive.

The tutorial itself is easy to follow, with plenty of visuals to guide you along the way. You don’t need any fancy materials—just glue, paper, scissors, and a board or piece of cardboard to serve as your canvas.

I also appreciate how this project leaves so much room for personalization. Want to make it into a full face? Go for it. Prefer to focus on a single eye or mouth? Totally works. You can even play with color schemes by choosing papers with a certain palette, or painting over them once they’re rolled.

In short: this is a total keeper for anyone who loves crafting with purpose. It’s the kind of project that sparks creativity while gently reinforcing the idea that beautiful things can come from what we usually throw away.

Highly recommend giving it a go—solo or with a group. And if you try it, tag me or drop a pic—I’d love to see your recycled masterpiece!

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