DIY Jute Storage Box

If your like me and you seem to always be looking for containers to put things in then your going to love this Diy.

The supplies you will need are:

1. Brown box ( you can use any size box you want. I got this one from the post office )

2. Jute ( the one I am using is from Hobby Lobby)

3. Scissors

4.glue gun

5. Paint sticks ( regular sized)

The first thing to do is glue your paint sticks to the outside of the box. It will depend on how high you want to glue your paint sticks according to how much of the weaving look you want.

I left about an inch space between each paint stick. After all your paint sticks are glued to box it is time to start gluing your jute to box. You will want to start on the bottom of the box.

I’m working on two different boxes is why your seeing a pampered box and a brown box. You will continue up the box until you get to the top of your box.

Once you get to the top of the box you will start to weave in and out of the paint sticks forming g a weaved look.

You will continue weaving until you get to the very top. When you get to the very to you will go around once with the jute to give the top a finished look.

You can be so creative with this Diy and make them in a variety of sizes. I also added some burlap to the top so you don’t see the paint sticks on the inside of box.

28 Comments

Rhonda Mayo on April 1, 2020 at 8:47 pm

Lovely. These boxes would be great finished off on the inside and used for gifts.

Raquel on March 27, 2020 at 7:53 pm

I have made 2 of the jute storage boxes and I love them.

Raquel on March 27, 2020 at 7:52 pm

Barb, I enjoy seeing your videos!!!! I have made 2 of the jute storage boxes and I love them.

Trudy Belgard on December 19, 2019 at 4:56 am

Barb, I absolutely LOVE you, your blog, your merchandise, your sweet spirit, the way your family is involved,… heck, just everything about The Shabby Tree!

MimiaSue on December 10, 2019 at 12:16 am

I made this and I have my largest tree in it. It turned out wonderful, thank you for sharing.

Gaylon Alexander on December 5, 2019 at 9:56 pm

Thank you for all your ideas.im disabled and just started watching the shabby tree.you have inspired me to try to craft again.

Connie Goldie on November 21, 2019 at 10:13 pm

I made this box. I used 7 mm jute and I had to purchase two rolls. I do like it. Next time I will probably use 11 mm jute though.

Kim on November 20, 2019 at 12:49 pm

I’m in love with this idea. Thank you!! Do you remember the size jute your used?

Anna Davis on November 19, 2019 at 11:19 pm

can’t wait to try that basket with the jute looks so cute hope mine looks as good as yours thanks for shareing

Helen on November 17, 2019 at 7:18 pm

OMG!! I’m going right now to get the paint sticks!! I have everything else-sooooooooo cool! THANK YOU… THANK YOU… THANK YOU…

Wendy Corley on November 16, 2019 at 3:43 pm

I saw the video a while back but, didn’t have any boxes. My son is always ordering something so, now I have a couple that I am going to make and, maybe give them to my grand daughters for their books.
So cool.

Connie Fultz on November 16, 2019 at 3:29 am

Going to try this. Love it.

Pam on November 10, 2019 at 4:13 pm

How many feet of jute did you use for the jute box?

Erica on November 9, 2019 at 4:13 pm

Keep burning my fingers with the hot glue. I apparently got to thin of jute so do you recommend a better adhesive to use?

Pat Elrod on November 8, 2019 at 9:21 pm

Kinds new to your site. Really love your ideas. I just got through making the kite storage box. Love it and was really fun making it. I’m now going to try the bells.
Really enjoy your site. Thanks for all the ideas.

Marilee Gentry on November 5, 2019 at 3:52 pm

Question! You have a tree on the box in your videos. Is the stand on the tree, or did you just lay the tree on the box?! I got a 6ft. Pencil tree and want to make the box fit it. The stand is almost 24 inches wide. Hard to find a square box that size. Thanks! Love e your diy ideas!

Karen on November 5, 2019 at 2:38 pm

Love this and it looks like fun to make. I am going to make 1 or more.

Jane Johnston on November 4, 2019 at 2:58 pm

I love this!

Barbara Jordan on November 3, 2019 at 1:40 pm

Whst size jute is used for box?? Thank you…

Barbara S Jordan on November 2, 2019 at 11:46 pm

What size jute are you using? Thank you.

Connie on October 31, 2019 at 11:56 am

Did you use different sizes of jute? What size(s) jute did you use?

Brenda on October 31, 2019 at 12:12 am

Finish my box today I have had so many comments as I posted a picture. I was pleasantly surprised and only got one blister due to the hot glue gun. I am so happy I felt Barb and the Shabby Tree, her family and especially her sister Sherry who always has such unique ideas!!!