Thursday, June 24, 2010

Updating Baskets

I've always liked using baskets in my decor. From corralling clutter to organizing crafty things, not to mention the great texture that they provide. Usually I find great baskets anywhere from Hobby Lobby to Pier 1, and even at Wal-mart. Of course while thrifting, I take a look too. I found a couple on a recent trip and decided to.......wait for it, spray paint them. I know shocker right?


Both of them were in great shape, and didn't remind me of a basket from the local florist, which most of the second hand baskets do. I loved the open weave of this oval one and decided to paint this one Ivy Leaf (Krylon)



and this nice sized round one in a glossy white.



Did you notice the fantastic vintage napkin I also scored! Love it! Very vintage! Only one but that's OK....




I did prime these and did two coats of glossy spray paint (Ivy Leaf & White), so easy!






I really love how they turned out!





Do you have any baskets to give a coat of spray paint to?








Thanks for stopping by!


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23 comments:

  1. Love the colors you painted them. So fresh and new looking!

    heather

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  2. Very pretty! The colors are great and your pictures are stunning.
    Jane

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  3. The baskets look beautiful! I love the color. I paint my baskets too but normally just white or black. I need to do fun colors. :)

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  4. Yes I do have some baskets that would look much better spray painted! You've inspired me. Yours look great, and the vintage napkin is great too. laurie

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  5. I love all the colors. Green and yellow are my favorite!

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  6. Michelle,
    What a fantastic idea! I must say... you are a wonderful photographer!
    Dee Dee

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  7. I could kick myself in the tail! I just purged our house when we moved and I am sad to say, I threw away some baskets!!! Ugh!!!

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  8. Wonderful transformation, I'm going to take my spray can ....

    Hugs
    Charo

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  9. Oh yes! I love to paint thrifty baskets! I just got a cool shaped one that I think I am going to paint read. I love that green one you did! And the vintage napkins, yup that is my heart going pitter-patter!!

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  10. Oh, I have several things I need to spray paint. I'm only waiting on cooler, less humid days in which to do it! Love what you've done here! Very transformative.
    Brenda

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  11. Beautiful! Love the colors. Totally amazing transformation.

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  12. Now that's something I hadn't thought of doing... must check out all of my old baskets.

    Di

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  13. Oh man....yesterday I left a pedestal wicker stand behind at a thrift store. I am so going back for it now cuz I LOVE these. Fingers crossed that it's still there.

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  14. Not a big basked person...but I am going to find some that I have laying around and get to spray painting! Yours turned out beautiful! Great job!

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  15. The colors that you selected are so fresh and perfect for summer.

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  16. I just <3 brightly colored baskets, yours looks so pretty with the fruit and other goodies.

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  17. Gorgeous colors Michelle! It was so much fun having you 'over' the other day. Thank you so much for sharing your fabulous ideas with UTT&D readers. You continually amaze me with your beautiful projects and fabulous photos. Thanks so much! I greatly appreciate it! Hope you are enjoying your weekend! ~ Stephanie Lynn

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  18. What a cute green basket! You did a lovely job!!

    Thanks so much for stopping by and leaving such sweet comments!

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  19. i love this idea! will definitely be doing this for my boys' room storage

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  20. My gosh Michelle! You certainly have an eye for things. I just adore these colors together - simply fabulous. Thanks so much for joining the Sunday Showcase Party - I greatly apprecite it. Hope you have a wonderful week! ~ Stephanie Lynn

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  21. I am featuring this on FTF this week! Stop by if you would like a Featured button!

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  22. Love the colors you choose! Especially the green one. Very cute :)

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