I found this rusty old wire basket last weekend. Any idea what it might be?
It’s the rack that holds glass baby bottles inside a sterilizer pot. Although the pot had seen better days, when I looked inside and saw the empty rack, I knew it had potential.
I decided to repurpose it into a supply caddy. So I headed to the grocery store for seven small cans of tomato paste. I emptied their contents (spaghetti sauce anyone?), scrubbed them and soaked off the labels.
Off to my favorite fabric store where I purchased a fat quarter in a cotton mini flower print. So cute!
After carefully measuring a can to determine the exact size, I cut out seven pieces of fabric. I measured just under the top and bottom lip of the can.
Using craft glue, I wrapped the body of each can with the cut fabric and let them dry. (If you prefer, decorative paper can be used, but fabric will hold up better over time.)
Once dry, I popped the gussied-up cans into the holder. I love how the cans’ ridges are still evident; it gives them a nice texture.
Voilà! Ready to corral the various items needed in a busy studio, sewing room or home office. And so easy!
The listing for my repurposed creation can be found in my Etsy shop HERE.
Susan
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