How To Decorate A Wire Basket With Ribbon

How to Decorate a Wire Basket with Ribbon

Wire baskets are a versatile and stylish way to organize and store items in your home. They can be used in any room, from the kitchen to the bathroom to the bedroom. And with a little bit of ribbon, you can easily give a wire basket a touch of personal style.

Materials you'll need:

Wire basket
Ribbon (grosgrain, satin, velvet, or lace)
Scissors
Hot glue gun and glue sticks
Measuring tape (optional)

Instructions:

1. Start by measuring the circumference of the rim of the wire basket. This will help you determine how much ribbon you need. 2. Cut a piece of ribbon that is twice the length of the circumference of the basket. 3. Fold the ribbon in half and tie a knot at the end. 4. Apply a small dab of hot glue to the inside of the basket rim. 5. Press the end of the ribbon onto the hot glue. 6. Continue wrapping the ribbon around the rim of the basket, overlapping the previous layer by about half an inch. 7. As you wrap the ribbon, apply hot glue to the inside of the basket rim every few inches to secure the ribbon. 8. When you reach the end of the ribbon, cut it off and tuck the end under the previous layer. Secure it with a bit of hot glue. 9. Repeat steps 1-8 to add additional layers of ribbon to the basket. You can use a different color or width of ribbon for each layer to create a unique look. 10. Once you are finished wrapping the basket with ribbon, you can add any other embellishments you like, such as bows, beads, or charms.

Tips:

For a more secure hold, you can use wire or twine to tie the ribbon to the basket rim before gluing it.
If you are using a wide ribbon, you may want to fold it in half lengthwise before wrapping it around the basket.
To create a ruched effect, gather the ribbon as you wrap it around the basket.
You can use different colors and widths of ribbon to create a custom look.