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Home » 1 Hour C.R.A.F.T.'s » Basket Wall Art

Basket Wall Art

August 17, 2010 By Jamie Dorobek 42 Comments

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.

Basket wall art
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!

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Comments

  1. Heather Bredimus says

    August 24, 2010 at 1:11 pm

    Hi! I found your site off of Today’s Creative Blog! I love your craft! You are so talented! I just signed up to be your newest follower! Woo hoo! I hope you stop by my new blog. I just started it 2 months ago and would love new friends! Please come see me at http://www.modernfamilymagazine.com

    -Heather-

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  2. Artemisa says

    August 23, 2010 at 12:09 pm

    Thanks for you comment in my blog, i hope have a blogsite like your

    Reply
  3. Carmen @ Life with Sprinkles on Top says

    August 22, 2010 at 11:35 pm

    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. 🙂

    Reply
  4. Mama E says

    August 21, 2010 at 11:09 am

    I absolutely love this idea! Stopping by from Tatertots and Jello party, but I am already a follower.
    -Mama E
    http://www.homeandheartsblog.com

    Reply
  5. Anne says

    August 20, 2010 at 9:47 pm

    That is so cute! I love how each of the baskets is different – wonderful!

    Reply
  6. superh2ogirl says

    August 20, 2010 at 12:58 pm

    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

    Reply
  7. C.R.A.F.T. says

    August 20, 2010 at 12:23 am

    thank you all for the sweet comments…I'm happy blog world seems to like the color…that was a last minute decision 🙂

    Reply
  8. Staci J says

    August 19, 2010 at 11:36 pm

    This is sooo clever and I LOVE your choice of color! I featured you on my blog tonight, come grab a button if you'd like!
    http://justsewsassy.com/2010/08/20/feature-friday-some-of-my-favs/

    Reply
  9. posidanielle says

    August 19, 2010 at 6:01 pm

    Omgosh! I love it so much!!

    Reply
  10. Robyn says

    August 19, 2010 at 5:20 pm

    I love love love this! Especially the colors! Thanks for sharing.

    Reply
  11. Kristin Renee' Wynegar says

    August 18, 2010 at 8:00 pm

    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!!!

    Reply
  12. Creative Stirrings says

    August 18, 2010 at 5:55 pm

    WOW! How fun! I love the fun colors.

    Reply
  13. [email protected] says

    August 18, 2010 at 5:52 pm

    This is such a cool idea! Beautiful and unique! I am featuring this at somedaycrafts.blogspot.com

    Reply
  14. ... says

    August 18, 2010 at 3:40 pm

    ah i love this idea, it really looks great!

    Check me out too please!

    brittany-theyoungjunker.blogspot.com

    Reply
  15. brandi @ tales of a domestic goddess says

    August 18, 2010 at 2:56 pm

    i LOOOOVE this!! i may copy you {with proper acknowledgements of course!} but really this is beautiful!!! so creative you are!

    Reply
  16. Megan @ Bug Creator-Crafts and Life says

    August 18, 2010 at 9:10 am

    Pretty awesome if you ask me!

    Visiting from my little piece of the web bugcreator.blogspot.com via Night Owl Crafts Linky party 😀

    Reply
  17. Michelle says

    August 18, 2010 at 8:54 am

    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! 🙂

    Reply
  18. Claudia Almandoz Gerbolini says

    August 18, 2010 at 8:33 am

    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

    Reply
  19. ★All Thingz Related★ says

    August 17, 2010 at 8:16 pm

    Wow! It looks great! Thanks so much for sharing your wall art with us at Anything Related!
    {Rebekah}

    Reply
  20. Terrell says

    August 17, 2010 at 5:50 pm

    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~

    Reply
  21. Mandy's Creative Corner says

    August 17, 2010 at 4:59 pm

    What an adorable idea! The colors your used rock too!!!

    Reply
  22. Melissa says

    August 17, 2010 at 2:41 pm

    I love that shade of blue.

    Reply
  23. Jessica says

    August 17, 2010 at 12:11 pm

    wow. i'm in love!

    Reply
  24. Becca says

    August 17, 2010 at 11:06 am

    This is amazing. I something similar on HGTV, but I like yours much better.

    Reply
  25. Marty says

    August 17, 2010 at 10:34 am

    Oh my goodness how smart is that?? Love it!

    Reply
  26. Cecily says

    August 17, 2010 at 8:36 am

    That looks pretty cool! Love the color combos and all the variety of detail in the individual pieces – awesome!

    Reply
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    August 17, 2010 at 8:29 am

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  28. Two Shades of Pink says

    August 17, 2010 at 7:01 am

    Um, wow. I think I am in basket awe. So creative.

    Reply
  29. Ann @ makethebestofthings says

    August 17, 2010 at 2:33 am

    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.

    Reply
  30. Dave'sWife says

    August 17, 2010 at 1:19 am

    These are FABULOUS!!! What a great idea. I want to make some too now!

    Reply
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