FLY AWAY HOME : Wire basket and a can of paint...

My inspiration for this project came from Stephanie Lynn and her wire cubby project using these Closetmaid cubeicals from Target.

* Thanks, Stephanie Lynn *

I have searched antique stores looking for old wire baskets and most start around $65.

I purchased four of these on sale for $4.49 each.

Good deal, but far from the look I was going for - so I got to work...

I first added a coat of this (very cool) textured spray paint and...

went from nickel to "antique" in a matter of minutes...

I then dug through my "stash" and found white lace.

Again, not the look I was going for.

After a spot of tea..... it was the perfect shade.

I made my liner a bit different from Stephanie Lynn and added a little embroidery.

All done!

Before and after.

Even though I plan on making each liner a bit different from the other, I am IN LOVE with the spray paint and will be using it on all my baskets.

Happy Monday!

Linking today to:

http://thediyshowoff.blogspot.com/

http://www.craftskeepmesane.blogspot.com/

http://sumossweetstuff.blogspot.com/

http://thecreativeitchboutique.blogspot.com/

http://www.craftedition.blogspot.com/

http://thriftydecorchick.blogspot.com/

http://www.elements-interiors.net/

http://romantichome.blogspot.com/

http://commonground-debrasvintagedesigns.blogspot.com/

14 comments:

Sew Can Do said...: Really lovely. I've got to try that tea dying soon!; March 7, 2011 at 9:14 AM
Terri said...: What a darling transformation, Lucy...they look completely vintage now! I wish I would have seen these baskets when I needed something for the inside of my craft hutch redo...they would have been perfect and about a third of the cost that I spent! Great find and beautiful job!!; March 7, 2011 at 5:48 PM
Debbie said...: A 'spot' of tea - LOVE it!; March 8, 2011 at 5:22 PM
Esther Asbury said...: Absolutely beautiful!!; March 8, 2011 at 6:51 PM
Ashley said...: Love it!; March 9, 2011 at 6:25 PM
Crystal said...: Awesome!!! I love how it turned out....especially the monogram!!!!; March 11, 2011 at 10:39 AM
Decor To Adore said...: Absolutely gorgeous!; March 11, 2011 at 11:09 AM
Gail said...: Thanks for the step by step photos of your lovely project.
Carolleegail; March 12, 2011 at 9:50 AM
Sandi~A Cottage Muse said...: So happy I stopped by...this is a great idea!; March 12, 2011 at 2:17 PM
Anonymous said...: Lucy from Florida -- Girl, if I can't find anything old; I'm coming to you for inspiration. I mean that rust maker is too much and of course I knew about the tea, but you made it very pretty; I am also a life long sewer and want to keep it an art as you so very well do with your own unique twist. Blessings Terri www.morningdewdrops.typepad.com; March 12, 2011 at 7:25 PM
Roeshel said...: Gorgeous! Great tips on 'antiquing'! :) Thanks for sharing in the DIY Project Parade.

Have a great week!

Roeshel; March 13, 2011 at 12:20 PM
Sewing Chick said...: This looks amazing and pretty easy - peasy; March 13, 2011 at 5:32 PM
Mariaelena said...: This is great...lovely....thanks for sharing....please check out my blog and follow along if you'd like....thanks,
Mariaelena; March 16, 2011 at 4:47 AM
Stephanie Lynn @Under the Table and Dreaming said...: Hi Lucy - Love Love Love the new color {and texture} What a fabulous idea! These are simply fantastic. Thanks so much for sharing and the link too - I greatly appreciate it. Hope you are enjoying your week =) Stephanie Lynn; April 6, 2011 at 2:18 AM

Monday, March 7, 2011

Wire basket and a can of paint...

14 comments: