I needed wall art… for my craft room/ office.
It was a huge b l a n k wall that stared at me all the time!
My other wall art ideas were to use hula hoops, garden hoses, mirrors, paint chips, etc…
Then, while having dinner with a dear friend, I received a torn out magazine page from Better Homes and Garden, November 2008 issue…an article called Basket Case…. she knows me well 🙂
Baskets… simple, delicate, C H E A P…perfect!
13 baskets cost me $13 from Good Will. I also had to buy 4 cans of turquoise spray paint for a project grand total of $17! Raid your junk drawers people… you are sure to find some fun things in there!
Materials:
- baskets
- primer spray paint
- turquoise spray paint
- scrapbook paper
- wrapping paper
- old greeting cards
- keys
- ribbon
- buttons
- old jewelry
- paper cut outs
- doilies
- small picture frames
- mod podge
- double sided sticky foam tape
- small nails
- and basically anything you’ve been saving and thinking, ” I could use this one day!”
First, prime your baskets with any primer spray paint, and while you’re at it, prime any objects that need a color change!
Don’t forget to prime things like keys you might want to use inside of your baskets.
Next, spray paint the baskets and items with your favorite color… Here is the spray paint I used:
I did not worry about spray painting the bottom of my baskets.
Now it gets fun and complicated all at once! Start creating your baskets with whatever floats your boat! Here are some of Annie and I’s ideas.
My crafty friend, Annie, helped think up lots of fun ideas! Next, I attached the paper insides to the baskets. I used double sided foam tape. Now it is time to decide how you want to hang your creations. I don’t mind a few holes in the wall, so I didn’t exactly plan. I just started nailing nails and hanging baskets. I did know I wanted a big basket in the center. Consider using sticky tack first, so that you can move the baskets around on the wall and see what arrangement you like best.
Here is my final basket arrangement…
I love the basket wall art! It’s a lot of bang for a little buck!
Comments & Reviews
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What a fabulous idea! I always find myself drawn to the basket aisle at Salvation Army. Now I know what to do with all the baskets. 🙂
I absolutely love this idea! Stopping by from Tatertots and Jello party, but I am already a follower.
-Mama E
http://www.homeandheartsblog.com
That is so cute! I love how each of the baskets is different – wonderful!
What a great idea! I found your blog through Just Sew Sassy's blog features. I love the wall art! My boyfriend would not like baskets on my walls but maybe I can get away with it in my craft room!
-nicole
http://www.craftmysoul.blogspot.com
thank you all for the sweet comments…I'm happy blog world seems to like the color…that was a last minute decision 🙂
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Omgosh! I love it so much!!
I love love love this! Especially the colors! Thanks for sharing.
I just fell in love with your BLOG! I am your newest follower! 🙂 By the way, this basket idea is brilliant! It is so so cute!!!
WOW! How fun! I love the fun colors.
This is such a cool idea! Beautiful and unique! I am featuring this at somedaycrafts.blogspot.com
ah i love this idea, it really looks great!
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i LOOOOVE this!! i may copy you {with proper acknowledgements of course!} but really this is beautiful!!! so creative you are!
Pretty awesome if you ask me!
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This is great! I am thinking of doing a kitchen wall shelf project and was at a loss for some other options besides dishes, picture frames, or vases to place on the shelf. I definitely think I see some cute baskets in my future! Thanks for the idea! 🙂
Wow, you sure are a smart gal! I´m visiting from Someday Crafts´s Link Party, and happy to have found such beautiful colors and brave ideas so early in the mornin´! Greetings from Mexico! Clau
Handmade Con Amor
Wow! It looks great! Thanks so much for sharing your wall art with us at Anything Related!
{Rebekah}
Way cute of an idea!!! You're just so creative! I'm loving your blog and I'm happy to be your newest follower! I'd love for you to stop by Frou Frou Decor..I love new friends! I'd also like to invite you to link up your fabulous creations at my link party each Friday! Hope to see you there!
Hugs,
~Terrell @ FFD~
What an adorable idea! The colors your used rock too!!!
I love that shade of blue.
wow. i'm in love!
This is amazing. I something similar on HGTV, but I like yours much better.
Oh my goodness how smart is that?? Love it!
That looks pretty cool! Love the color combos and all the variety of detail in the individual pieces – awesome!
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Um, wow. I think I am in basket awe. So creative.
Love this! The blue is gorgeous and the whole wall arrangement is a real focal point. Love all the textures and prints and interest, this is a winner you clever woman.
These are FABULOUS!!! What a great idea. I want to make some too now!