Today’s “Throw Back Thursday” project is one I did back in 2014 when I was trying to figure out how to paint a picnic basket. I found this one at my favorite thrift store for $3.00. It was well worn, almost has a hole in one side, but cheap so I figured I couldn’t mess it up too bad. Scroll down to see how I gave it an update by dry brushing it with paint.
How to Paint a Picnic Basket
This is another easy project. (If you’ve followed my blog for a while you’ll realize I don’t have very many hard projects!) I poured a little of my CeCe Caldwell’s Vintage White on a paper plate and barely dabbed my dry paint brush in it. I brushed it against a paper towel so there wouldn’t be a thicker area of paint where my brush first touched. Then I just lightly brushed it back and forth on the picnic basket. I didn’t want a solid coat on it and this turned out just like I wanted.
It’s too fragile to fill and carry items but we have used it for storage and display. In the photo below it’s just keeping my scarves off the ground.
I did end up selling it at Treasure Island Flea so I didn’t get to use it for my display for very long.
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‘Til the next project,
Ann @ Duct Tape and Denim
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Originally published on Aug 25, 2014.
Julie says
Wow, it looks fab, great job. I’m assuming this would work with any sort of basketwork. Oh the possibilities!
Jenny @ Women With Intention says
This is really cute! I love projects like this! Thanks for sharing at Women With Intention Wednesdays (I linked up a post right after yours from Her View From Home so I’m visiting early so I don’t forget!) Have a great week!
ducttapeanddenim says
Thanks, Jenny!
Betsy says
Great idea Ann. I have a few baskets hanging around waiting for some TLC. Thanks for sharing at Vintage Inspiration Party.
ducttapeanddenim says
Thanks, Betsy! VIP is one of my favorite parties!!!
Robin says
It looks so much better now! I can’t tell you how many times I’ve passed up a basket because I didn’t like the color. I can promise that won’t happen again. Thanks!
ducttapeanddenim says
Thanks, Robin! I’d love to see a picture if you ever paint one.
Benita says
LOVE this. It turned out beautiful. The paint definitely makes the basket more appealing!
Michele Szot says
I absolutely love it…I have a few of these picnic baskets and I might just try it this weekend! Thanks for sharing!
ducttapeanddenim says
Yay! Post a picture & tag me. I’d love to see how it turns out!
Sandy says
Just found your ideas and love them all!
ducttapeanddenim says
Thanks Sandy!
Kathy A says
I have just started collecting inexpensive picnic baskets. I love them–one contains yarn, another, a project in process. Love them so much more than plastic totes!
Iviry says
Turned out so pretty. I have one like this to, now I know what to do to it. Thank you so much.