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Thursday, August 26, 2010

Basket Makeover~


I have had this basket forever - really.

I decided it was time for a little change. I started by grabbing some Rust-oleum Gray spry paint -

I then dry brushed on a little white acrylic paint to give it a white-washed look. 

Now onto stencils. I decided to stencil 0715 - it is our wedding date, I know, so cute right?


I then gave each side a light sand. 


I think it might hold my overflow of magazines as soon as I sort through them. For now it will simply sit in the corner of our great room area...


I just picked up the books (boxes) at Micheal's today for 30% off!


I love how they look and just think of all of the stuff I can forget about store in there!

So if you have that basket laying around you are about to donate, try giving it a little makeover- you might fall in love with it all over again!

Linked to:
Frugal Friday at The Shabby Nest
Under $100 Link Party at Beyond the Picket Fence 
Tickled Pink at 504 Main
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26 comments:

  1. AmyAugust 26, 2010 at 3:40 AM

    What a great idea! It looks so fancy and expensive.

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  2. Deborah@Green Willow PondAugust 26, 2010 at 5:18 AM

    Very nice! I have a few baskets I could do this with. Love the anniversary date...pretty close to mine (7/25)...so I know what mine would look like :)

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  3. Michelle @ Dream Home DIYAugust 26, 2010 at 5:33 AM

    Just perfect :0) I adore how this turned out and looks amazing next to that black stand.

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  4. Tammy @ tinselshop.comAugust 26, 2010 at 5:37 AM

    Chelsea,
    Great makeover! I especially love that you used your wedding date, so sweet. Currently I am making over a basket (by accident). I rinsed off a dusty basket and forgot that I set it oustide to dry after a couple days it started getting a wonderful patina, we'll see what happens...

    Best wishes,
    Tammy

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  5. Bonnie@Creative DecoratingAugust 26, 2010 at 5:42 AM

    I just love it! I am bookmarking into my project file!!! It looks so natural!

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  6. DawnAugust 26, 2010 at 5:56 AM

    Very cute!

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  7. Beth West www.northernskyart.wordpress.comAugust 26, 2010 at 6:29 AM

    I like the look!

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  8. TerrellAugust 26, 2010 at 6:38 AM

    Oh wow, Chelsea!! This is simply darling and I love the worn look. The decor you added inside just wraps it up for the perfect statement!!! Love it girl :D
    Huge hugs,
    ~Terrell @ Frou Frou Decor~

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  9. fleurcottageAugust 26, 2010 at 6:40 AM

    l-o-v-e-l-y! :)

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  10. KM StudiosAugust 26, 2010 at 6:42 AM

    The wedding date really sets the cutness metter off on that!
    I love it!

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  11. UnknownAugust 26, 2010 at 7:03 AM

    That turned out so cute. I think I have a basket or two that could use that makeover.
    Brooke

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  12. Marty@A Stroll Thru LifeAugust 26, 2010 at 7:07 AM

    Love baskets, and yours turned out fabulous. I love the color and the numbers. Too cute. I keep all my baskets, they are always great to redo. Hugs, Marty

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  13. Carol, The Answer Is ChocolateAugust 26, 2010 at 7:34 AM

    Oh My Perfect! My anniversary is next week and while I have done stuff with the year, I haven't with the actual date. Genius!

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  14. SuzanneAugust 26, 2010 at 7:39 AM

    I love how this project turned out. Just fabulous!

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  15. Kathy @ Creative Home ExpressionsAugust 26, 2010 at 7:44 AM

    What a nice size basket, Chelsea! I have a basket in my living room to hold my magazines and I like its dark color. I actually have baskets all over the place, but I do have some that are very light and natural colored that I have been thinking of spray painting. I haven't done much spray painting because its been so humid here.

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  16. Anne MarieAugust 26, 2010 at 8:21 AM

    to think what I have given to goodwill!

    neat project...

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  17. raggygirlvintageAugust 26, 2010 at 10:24 AM

    Wow, that turned out great, so classy!
    Tracey

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  18. Alison @ Oopsey DaisyAugust 26, 2010 at 12:18 PM

    Wow, this is such a great makeover! I love that you used your wedding date!!

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  19. Ami AllisonAugust 26, 2010 at 3:32 PM

    That looks great! I have a few old baskets I need to go hunt down now!!!

    I was stopping by to tell you I am doing a giveaway and you should come check it out! :)

    http://alililly.blogspot.com/2010/08/whoo-hoo-100-followers-giveaway.html

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  20. RuthieAugust 26, 2010 at 3:56 PM

    This is soo adorable!! I love how it looks very rustic! I need one of these! LOL Thanks for the wonderful comment that you left on my toilet paper holder! Have a great evening!

    Ruthie@Tattered Bliss

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  21. Funky Junk InteriorsAugust 26, 2010 at 10:14 PM

    What a gorgeous shape to that basket! And the new colour and embellishment is like it's meant to be. Beautifully good call!

    Donna

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  22. Holly LefevreAugust 27, 2010 at 12:15 AM

    Loving that basket makeover. Your turned that into a chic little number.

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  23. Cassie {Hi Sugarplum}August 27, 2010 at 7:31 AM

    That looks great, and I love the sentimental touch with your wedding date. I bet you were a beautiful summer bride!

    xoxo, Cassie

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  24. SarahAugust 27, 2010 at 11:45 AM

    The gray finish is my favorite part, it looks great!

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  25. DeniseSeptember 3, 2010 at 9:20 AM

    Too CUTE! I hopped over from the Shabby Nest party. You did a GREAT job on the basket. I am feelin' some possibilities floating around my brain:)

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  26. Laurel @ Ducks in a RowSeptember 4, 2010 at 2:48 PM

    I really really love this - so simple but makes such a difference!

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