Make a BASKET using NATURAL MATERIALS (Weeds) | Mother Natured

Do you want to learn how to make a basket using natural materials? You and your kids will love learning how to weave a basket using weeds and you'll only need a few materials.

Pulling up weeds and repurposing them for your basket is so beneficial to the environment and it's less wasteful. Check out the description below for the materials you need, the weeds you can use for weaving and other weaving activities that are perfect for little hands.

If you have a helpful tip, please make sure you share it in the comments, any useful tricks will help us all!

LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS VIDEO
Natural Raffia https://amzn.to/2RAIfZY
Colored Raffia https://amzn.to/2yPhaeV
Wooden needles https://amzn.to/3b11Iuc
Metal tapestry needles https://amzn.to/39USZso

WEAVING BOOKS
(I haven't bought these but they look wonderful)
Braiding Sweetgrass https://amzn.to/2VpVjSW
Baskets from Nature's Bounty https://amzn.to/2XAhxUW
Handmade Baskets: From Nature's Colourful Materials https://amzn.to/2RzZAlA

WEEDS THAT ARE PERFECT FOR WEAVING
(Add your weed/weaving recommendations in the comments)
Corky Passion Vine
https://weeds.brisbane.qld.gov.au/wee...
Cat's Claw https://nt.gov.au/environment/weeds/w...
Morning Glory https://weeds.dpi.nsw.gov.au/Weeds/Mo...
White Moth Vine
https://www.business.qld.gov.au/indus...

MORE WEAVING IDEAS FOR KIDS
Backyard weaving frame: https://mothernatured.com/nature-craf...
Weave a bird nest https://mothernatured.com/nature-craf...
DIY Weaving frame using a recycled photo frame https://mothernatured.com/nature-craf...
Weaving wood slices https://mothernatured.com/nature-play...

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~ Penny xx

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