make a storage basket out of old magazines

To make these, cut about 10 magazine pages into 2.5" strips vertically.

 Fold the newspaper pieces in half lengthwise, then again lengthwise into quarters, then into eighths, so you have some sturdy strips.

 If you want to use fewer, wider strips, use the whole page.

Obviously you can adjust the size of your strips.

Start weaving from the center outward.

Use staples (or glue dots, double-sided tape, hot glue gun etc.) where needed to secure your pieces, especially on the first few strips you put together.

You can remove the staples after the basket is finished if you think they're too hideous to bear.

When you decide the bottom is big enough fold your exposed strips upward at a 90º angle to form the sides.

Start weaving in horizontal strips to fill in the sides, securing the ends with staples as you go.

When you reach the top, fold the vertical strips over to the inside and secure them, or cut them off.

 staple another strip around the circumference of the top, fold over the rim, to hide the ugly ends.

You could use glue or double-sided tape for this if you don't want to see staples.