Turn An Old Lace Curtain Into An Adorable Flower Basket

Whether you found a stunning lace curtain at the thrift shop or you simply have one collecting dust in your storage closet, there are a myriad of ways to repurpose these classic pieces. One fun way to upcycle vintage lace curtains is to create a lace basket for flowers. It's the perfect way to breathe new life into these elegant home decor items without completely committing to lace as a focal point of your interior design. This simple DIY is easy to pull off, and the end result is absolutely stunning.

For this project, you'll need a lace curtain, a rectangular plastic container to use as a mold, plastic wrap, craft glue, water, rubber gloves, scissors, and a large piece of cardboard to use as your workspace. To prepare for this project, start by creating a paste. Mix together glue and water at a 3-2 ratio. It should be enough to completely submerge your lace. 

Flip your container over on a flat surface so that the bottom is facing up. Tightly wrap the bottom of the container in plastic wrap. For a more eco-friendly alternative, you can use beeswax wrap. Now, cut a workable length of lace curtain to size. It should be about double the size of your container. Once you have all of your materials prepared, it's time to craft your bespoke basket.

Flip the wrapped container mold right side up on top of your lace. Cut the lace to match the four sides of your container, creating four flaps that roughly mirror the sides of the rectangular container. It's okay if the edges aren't perfectly aligned with the container. You can cut the excess off later. The lace piece should look like an X when folded down. Now, place your container bottom side up on a cardboard workspace, and set aside the lace.

Once your lace is cut to size, it's time to glove up. Completely submerge your lace into the prepared glue solution. Drape the saturated lace over the container mold, smoothing it down as much as possible. Use a heavy duty craft glue to tuck the corner edges in neatly. Allow the project to dry. This can take up to 24 hours. 

The next day, peel the container mold and lace off your cardboard workspace. Use scissors or an X-Acto knife to trim the edges, leaving a small amount of excess lace at the top. Slowly separate the lace basket from the mold. Hot-glue the excess lace edge down.

Finally, your basket is ready to fill with flowers. You can make this basket as big or small as you want. Simply change the mold size. Lace doilies are perfect for crafting smaller baskets. You can also transform your basket into wall decor by adding a handle. Hot-glue something such as a rattan purse handle or leather loop handle to craft a stunning hanging flower basket.