Tuesday, April 14, 2015

Repurposed Basket and Napa Crates

We found a couple of items at last weekends rummage sales that I wanted to repurpose a little bit.  Both were quick projects and it was nice to just sit and take my time on them.

First up was this neat looking circular, hanging basket.  I dug through my paint stash and pulled out 2 Behr paints, one in Pebble White and the other in Aqua Smoke.


The basket was so quick and easy.  First I dry brushed on one coat of the aqua and once it was dry I went back and dry brushed on a little of the white.  I like the way it turned out....


Here's the back side....


 And check out that large basket - just imagine the wide variety of things you could stuff in there?


Nexy up was the Napa Valley crates.  I simply painted on one coat of the Aqua Smoke and once it dried I lightly distressed it with a little sand paper.  To give the paint a little age and patina I brushed on a coat of light oak stain and almost immediately wiped it off with a rag.  I like this technique to bring out the deeper under tones.


These crates will look cute sitting on a shelf or counter, or perhaps hanging on the wall.


It took about an hour for both projects and and added bonus was that I used the same paint!

Both items for sale in my shop here and here.

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21 comments:

  1. Kim, I like the colors you used. These turned out so cute!

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    1. Thank you - those are probably my favorite colors.

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  2. Great re-do! I love the shape of that basket... and the crates will be awesome for storage. Thanks so much for linking up with "Let's Talk Vintage!" today.

    ~Jill

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    1. Thanks for hosting. I think the basket shape is cool too.

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  3. They all look so pretty now Kim! I love the basket, I've thought about trying to paint some baskets... there are always plenty of them at the thrift shops!

    Tania

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    1. SO easy - I hope it sells so I will feel like doing more.

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  4. You make this look so easy!
    'Have been thinking about you all day ... hope Neil was amazing! :)

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    1. He was!!! My hubby even bought me a Neil Diamond cap - it was a great night!!

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  5. Everything looks better with a pretty coat of white!
    hugs,
    Jann

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  6. I love it on the door with the hook... !
    very clever. ;)

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  7. Great job on both projects, Kim! I LOVE the basket!
    Debbie
    xo

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    1. Thanks Debbie I'm on the hunt for more of those.

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  8. Hi Kim! Oh, you've done a great job on these items. I had a basket like that once and just loved it but I don't know what happened to it! ;) Thanks for popping in to see me and I hope you're doing good.
    Be a sweetie,
    Shelia ;)

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    1. Hi Shelia: I can't wait to read about your next trip when you take Smartie along!

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  9. Hi Kim and thank you for popping in to see me! Yes, Dr/ Hook was a bit crazy but I did like their music! Hope you're doing well.
    Be a sweetie,
    Shelia :)

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