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DIY Dollar Tree Baskets

Learn how to make DIY burlap baskets using Dollar Tree plastic bins with handles—the ultimate budget-friendly storage hack! With just burlap fabric, a hot glue gun, and twine, you can transform plain plastic bins into farmhouse-style storage baskets that look straight out of Pottery Barn. These baskets are perfect for closet organization, living room décor, pantry storage, or bathroom towels.
This step-by-step tutorial shows you exactly how to wrap, glue, and style your bins to create beautiful, durable storage on a budget. Add seasonal touches, labels, or ribbon to customize your baskets for any room in the house.
Whether you’re looking for cheap home organization ideas, Dollar Tree DIY projects, or simply a stylish farmhouse storage solution, this burlap basket tutorial is easy, affordable, and beginner-friendly.
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Prep Time: 5 minutes
Active Time: 10 minutes
Yield: 1 Basket
Author: Melanie | Simple Made Pretty
Cost: $1

Supplies

Instructions

  • Gather supplies. Please read the full post for more supply tips! 
  • Paint the baskets if you choose to paint. The only baskets I found in stores at the time I originally wrote this post in 2017 were red so I painted mine a gray color (I only painted the tops and bottoms to make this a quick project).  If you found Dollar Tree baskets in a color that you like, you can skip painting. I found several white Dollar Tree baskets and added burlap fabric to them and they were so quick to make! 
  • Cut the burlap fabrics in strips to size. I cut 42" x 9" strips. Use a rotary cutter and a quilting mat for ease and speed. The rotary cutter provides a clean-cut so there is less mess with the burlap fabric. 
  • Once you have the fabric cut, use a clothing iron to fold the bottom edge, and create a crease. If you are using a high-quality, tight-weave burlap like this one, the edge does not fray and you can skip ironing a crease(I show you how in the video below!). 
  • Use a glue gun to adhere the fabric to the bottom of the basket ONLY starting in one corner (glue along the edge as well). This may require pulling and stretching the fabric as you make your way around the basket. 
  • Use a glue gun to adhere the ends where they meet on the side corner of the basket, folding the end piece to create a nice crisp crease. 
  • Tuck the top piece of burlap fabric under the lip of the Dollar Tree baskets. You can use glue if needed but my baskets did not require glue at the top and I just tucked the fabric under. 
  • Add labels if desired. I've used chalkboard labels on mine and taped paper labels to them as well.

Video

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