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Basket Wall Art

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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!  

Basket wall art (via @thecraftblog )

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!”
Basket Wall Art
Basket wall art
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.
Basket wall art
Next, spray paint the baskets and items with your favorite color… Here is the spray paint I used:
Basket wall art
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.
Basket wall art
Basket wall art
Basket wall art
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.

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Here is my final basket arrangement…
Basket wall art
I love the basket wall art! It’s a lot of bang for a little buck!

Comments

  7. 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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  17. 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! 🙂

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  20. 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~

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