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If you can’t resist buying a rope basket every time you go to Pottery Barn, I encourage you to save your money because it’s actually super easy to make. All you need is a basket, felt, rope, and paint. If you already have a basket or box you want to cover, you can use that.
The entire production process takes about two hours. At least that’s how long it took to pair with rosé wine in the second episode of DIWine. And by the way, this dish goes really well with wine. (Although be careful if you use scissors or hot glue while drinking. I speak from experience.)
Watch our attempt at this project in the video above, then get the full tutorial for making a gradient rope basket from Lydi Out Loud.
I love the color pink, iced coffee, and a leisurely stroll through the candle aisle. When I’m not wearing my favorite scents (or trying out new skincare products), you can find me at Seventeen, writing and editing various lifestyle articles.