Recycled Crafts

Creative DIY Projects That Turn Trash Into Treasure

How to make a stacked basket Christmas tree

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Every year I make a new Christmas tree and this year my Christmas tree is a stack of recycled baskets painted with Testors Emerald Green Shimmer spray paint and accented with Red Rocket Glitter Burst Craft paint. This was a great way to feature all my sparkly ornaments.

It doesn’t matter what color your baskets start out. All that matters is they are different sizes that stack and nest together between the handles and bases. It took a few minutes of playing with different options to find 3 that worked really well together.

It took one can to give all the baskets a light coat of shimmery green goodness. I then used 2 more to get in all the nooks and crannies and cover all the sides to even out the green as some of the basket parts were light to begin with and some were dark.

I used hot glue and a bit of wire to secure the stacked baskets in place.

I gave the edges a bit of a candy cane striped look with the Red Rocket Glitter Burst paint. This took a few coats and was as fun as when I painted the plaid letter on the woven tray. This basket Christmas tree I bet would be great filled with little gifts or used to hold little countdown goodies.

Happy Holiday painting my fellow recycled crafters!!

 

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This is a simple, yet satisfying project that anyone can tackle. You don’t need to be a seasoned crafter to make it, and it’s an enjoyable way to spend an afternoon. All you need are a few basic materials—old license plates, wood, and a few basic tools like screws and a drill. Once completed, you’ll have a one-of-a-kind piece that adds both style and function to your space.

Whether it’s for your home, garage, or garden, this upcycled license plate caddy will give new life to those old plates and show just how much can be done with a little creativity and some DIY spirit.

So grab those expired plates, get your tools ready, and start crafting. This fun project is a perfect example of how recycling can be both eco-friendly and incredibly rewarding!  You can view the full tutorial here.