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July 19, 2012

Let’s Get Us Some Pic-a-nic Baskets!

Last September I picked up this picnic basket at the Allegan Antique market.  

A few weeks ago when I was busy painting wooden bowls to make toadstools, I decided that my picnic basket could use a little makeover.

Fabric and ribbon freshen up the brittle handles.



Now, I'm not smarter than the av-er-age bear, but I know a good looking picnic basket when I see one.  Have a thrifty/crafty weekend, friends.

Linking up with The Thrifty Groove:  Thrifty Things Friday

15 comments:

Tammy's in Love said...

A little Mod Podge and Yogi and Boo Boo inside too?

Great reno!

Tammy

NanaDiana said...

That is really cute? Is there enough lunch in there to share? Hope you have a great night- xo Diana

vintage grey said...

Kim, this is the sweetest basket!! I would love to take it on a picnic!! Enjoy!! xo Heather

vivian said...

love it... makes me want to redo mine! so I hope you'll be taking a little picnic somewhere this weekend then.
ahhhhh.... its friday!
woohoo!
xoxo

KJ@letsgoflyakite said...

That is such a terrific picnic basket (nice and roomy) and I love what you did with it. It makes me kind of sad that the weather has been too hot to even have a proper picnic!

BucksCountyFolkArt said...

That is so cute I just wanna reach through this computer and slap you silly!!

Pam Kessler said...

So cute! Hope there's some peanut butter and jelly sandwiches in there.

Courtney said...

Love the picnic basket, my grandma still has one almost just like that. I'm sure it will transport some yummy treats out to the tree house.

My Vintage Mending said...

Just picked up a new basket at the thrift. Love them. Although I must say yours is far cuter than mine. Want to pack them for a craft picnic? Can't believe how much better your lighting is. Smiles...Renee

Janet said...

Really like the color and the trim gives it the finishing touch! You'll certainly be stylin on your next picnic!

GardenOfDaisies said...

Love those trimmed out handles! Can I just copy everything you do on your blog?

Cheryl G. said...

So cute! LOVE the handles!

craftyles said...

I love how the basket came out after being painted! What a cute basket redo!

Jodee said...

What a fabulous makeover! That turned out soooo cute!

Terry said...

Love your basket now, it looks brand new! I bought a picnic basket last year and finally got it painted and I started working on some embellishments. I like what you did to the handles, might just need to copy you! Your girls are sure growing up! Wishing you a wonderful rest of the summer!