How to Make Baskets Out of Margarine Tubs

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By zadsdonna
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Plastic margarine tubs are one more thing that clutters our landfills. Some people save them for storing and leftovers, but you can also make them into cute baskets to give your holiday gifts in.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

margarine tub
fabric
ribbon
cardboard
glue or hem tape
2 paper fasteners
scissors
hole punch

Step 1

First choose a fabric. I like to use flower prints and fabric that won't fray when cut.
Step 2

Measure your container from the top of one side down, across the bottom and up the other side and add 3 inches. This will be the diameter of the cirle you will cut out
Step 3

After you have cut out the circle, fold it in half and cut about one inch scallops along the open side. Measure a piece of ribbon to fit around the top one and a half times.
Step 4

Place your tub in the middle of your circle and bring it up all the sides. It should have about a 1 1/2 inch overhang for the ruffle.
Step 5

Using you hole punch, make holes through the fabric and tub, just below the lip about an inch apart all around the tub.
Step 6

Weave your ribbon in and out of the holes around the tub. Now tie a knot and then a bow with the excess ribbon.
Step 7

To make your handle, cut a piece of cardboard to a width proportionate to your tub, and 2x the length of the height you would like it to be.
Step 8

Cut your fabric so that it will cover the cardboard. Now either glue the fabric or use an iron to attach it with hem tape to the card board
Step 9

Use your hole punch and make a hole at each end. Attach one end to the inside on each side of tub, using your paper fasteners.
Step 10

Now you have a beautiful basket to out your favorite plant in, or to use as a container for giving.