Aloha Sprinklerinos,
It's no secret at all that I like things in muted tones and pretty looking. I know shabby chic is just sooooo 2010 but frankly, I don't care. Throw me a bit of distressed wood and lace and I'm yours.
We'd had this wicker basket floating round for a few years and I liked the shape too much to throw it out during my current 'get rid of crap' phase. I decided that the only way it was staying was if it were usable and so project make-the-wicker-white-and-think-of-a-better-project-name-next-time came about.
This was probably the easiest craft project I have ever done in my life.
How To Spray Paint Wicker
Using a damp cloth, clean the basket.
Allow to dry.
In a well ventilated and protected (you don't want spray paint everywhere!) area, hold the can 30-50cm away from the object and spray evenly.
Leave to dry (I left the basket outside for a good few hours).
Embellish.
My spray paint was bought from hobbycraft. Just read the label to see what kind of materials it is suitable. This said yes to wood so I went for it.
Easy peasy! My basket still has that 'new paint' smell but I think in time it will fade. Overall, I'm really happy and think I've caught the spray painting bug! Watch this space!!
Toodlepip!
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The basket looks so pretty. I love the lace ribbon. I really enjoy making my own items or revamping, I think it makes things a lot more special xxxx
ReplyDeletesuch a pretty basket and i wicker always look cute white!
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Such a simple but clever idea! We've actually got a few baskets like that hanging around, putting this on my to do list for them! :)
ReplyDeleteSuch an adorable idea! Thanks Louise!
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Your a genius! This looks gorgeous, and its perfect with the bow, might have to do that myself some time...:)
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Looks pretty! I'd have used this like my mum does, though, just storing away stuff that is lying around in her car or putting our shopping in there ;)
ReplyDeleteBut the colour of your basket works really well with the toys you put inside!
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Super cute! I'm going to do this with my chest of drawers!
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So cute!
ReplyDeleteI think i'm gonna try to do it with my basket to! :)
I think I wouldve sprayed it mint green .. but nice idea!!!
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This is so cute; the perfect idea to put a gift in! xx
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So cute! And I love how simple and easy this is! Will have to give it a try :)
ReplyDeleteThat's very sweet!
ReplyDeleteI don't trust my skills with a spray can though :(
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I wouldn't have though that a bit of spray paint could make it look that much cuter, but it did!
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This looks so simple and comes out beautiful! I love your posts, Louise!
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It looks so much in white!!!!
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What a great Idea!!!! I wish I would have a Basket that I could spray paint right now :)
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Such a good idea, Love the end result such a pretty basket it in the end :)
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ReplyDeletei might do this for my mom as a mothers day gift, but instead of baby items, put some things she might like in there.
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I love how just a simple coat of paint can make anything new again! It would have been such a shame if you got rid of the basket now that you can see the finished project!
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A couple weeks ago I painted all of my bedroom furniture white with this amazing stuff called Chalk Paint, but I didn't do my wicker chair as I thought it was a bit risky... spray paint it the PERFECT solution!! It looks so good :D thanks Louise! xxx
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I swear I had something that looked like this when I was a youngin. I used to take out everything and climb in it, so be ware of Darcy doing that as well!
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I really like this. I have some wicker pet baskets on my site and would love to be able to change the colour like that, BUT with them being for pets I would need a pet safe spray paint. Off to look now - inspired :)
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