Upcycled Picnic Basket

by - April 23, 2015

This is actually the second time I've upcycled this picnic basket. When I first got it a few years ago at a garage sale, I painted it white.

But after years in the tea room, it got quite grungy.  Over the weekend, I gave it a few coats of pink, spray chalk paint.  Then I agonized over what else to add to it.  Use the Mod Podge method? Break out some waterslide paper?  
I went simple and just stenciled the word PARIS on the front.  I used a black Sharpie and then lightly sanded over it when it was dry.
I added a Frenchy tag with tea-stained seam binding to one of the handles.
Sometimes it pays to keep it simple!  It's back in the tea room now. 

 Jeanine

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8 comments

  1. Wanda @ Just VintageApril 23, 2015 at 1:51 PM

    Perfect! Sometimes that decision of what else to add is so hard to make. So many choices, but I absolutely love what you did!

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  2. DonnaApril 23, 2015 at 4:38 PM

    I love it pink! Is it chalkboard paint? Or actual chalk paint you sprayed it with (I didn't know there was such a thing!)?

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  3. Jacqueline~Cabin and CottageApril 23, 2015 at 6:12 PM

    Such a lovely color to freshen up your basket! Love the stencil too. Paris dresses up anything! Haha! So nice that you stopped by for a visit! Happy weekend!

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  4. Celestina MarieApril 23, 2015 at 8:40 PM

    This is so pretty in pink with just the word Paris. Beautiful redesign.
    Hugs, CM

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  5. NanaDianaApril 23, 2015 at 9:11 PM

    You are right - sometimes simple is best...that is just DARLING!!!! xo Diana

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  6. Kathy @ Creative Home ExpressionsApril 24, 2015 at 3:26 PM

    Very pretty! Love the stencil!

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  7. Sissie's Shabby CottageApril 26, 2015 at 8:23 PM

    Very sweet. I haven't tried spray chalk paint as of yet but I like how your piece turned out.

    hugs
    Sissie

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  8. Sandi~A Cottage MuseApril 27, 2015 at 1:17 PM

    So sweet!!

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