Halloween Spider Basket

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 This Dollar Tree project was very easy and I think it turned out adorable.

 
I used a Dollar Tree woven basket, one napkin that I had purchased from Joanne Fabric  (actually only 1/4 of that napkin), mod podge and paint.
 
I separated the napkin plies first because it is easier doing it as a whole napkin verses the isolated image.
 
I tore one spider off from the napkin. Cutting the image out with scissors typically leaves harsh lines when working with napkins and mod podge,  although on this woven basket it would have made no difference because the napkin fell right into the grooves of the basket.
 
To make it interesting I actually placed the spider inside the basket and the web  on the outside.

For the web I used my silicone stamps (from Amazon) and stamped it onto the extra ply that I removed from the spider stamp. I use Archival ink because it is permanent. 
 
The one tip I have with mod podge and napkins is that you need two brushes (one kept dry).  You barely need any mod podge on the surface before the napkin is placed down. Otherwise you will get wrinkles from too much mod podge.
 
 I use the slightest amount, place the napkin then brush out the wrinkles using the dry brush. After about 30 min i come back over with a coat of mod podge to seal it.
 
I did not have candy in my house when I staged this basket but that is what i will put in if the trick or treaters leave me any.  

Happy Halloween crafting!































Hi, I'm Kathy. I enjoy creating home decor pieces using discarded and inexpensive items.

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