Monday, November 22, 2021

12 Days of Christmas Ideas Day 6 Boho Basket Art

DIY BOHO Christmas Basket Stitching

I always check out the basket selection at my local thrift stores. I like finding flat, round basket "trays" because I love their natural look and that they add texture and warmth to a wall or propped on a shelf. You can use them as frames or wreath bases or for centerpieces. 

DIY BOHO Christmas Basket Stitching on Thrift Store Baskets
I decided to use a few for cross stitch or embroidery "fabric".
DIY BOHO Christmas Basket Stitching on Thrift Store Baskets
This project is fairly easy, super inexpensive, and can be changed or removed after the holidays. I love the simple, natural, kind of boho feel that adds warmth to holiday decor. It is a perfect project to do while watching your favorite Christmas movie (White Christmas and Elf for me!!).
DIY BOHO Christmas Basket Stitching on Thrift Store Baskets
I started by using chalk to plan out my designs. 
DIY BOHO Christmas Basket Stitching on Thrift Store Baskets
I used wool yarn. for the more square shaped basket I used a toothpick and masking tape on the end of the yarn as a needle. Yes, there are big plastic needles that would work, but I didn't have one at home. Because the weave was tighter on this basket, the toothpick help to push the thick yarn through the basket weave.
DIY BOHO Christmas Basket Stitching on Thrift Store Baskets
I added a wood bead for a tree topper and simple snowflakes around the tree.
DIY BOHO Christmas Basket Stitching on Thrift Store Baskets
I wanted a true, six sided snowflake. It was a bit of a challenge to get completely straight lines, but adding extra tacking stitched helped the snowflake to look a little more uniform.
DIY BOHO Christmas Basket Stitching on Thrift Store Baskets
Prop the baskets on a shelf, add a little greenery and you have a simple, lovely, natural, boho display that is unique and warm.
DIY BOHO Christmas Basket Stitching on Thrift Store Baskets
If you don't want to stitch on the baskets. you could use white paint and stencil a design on them. This would be a more permanent idea.

After the holidays, you can cut the yarn away (you will only be out a dollar or two on the yarn used), and use the baskets in y our every day decor.
DIY BOHO Christmas Basket Stitching on Thrift Store Baskets
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DIY BOHO Christmas Basket Stitching on Thrift Store Baskets
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