A Quick And Simple Farmhouse Basket Re-Do

Today I am joining my fellow Thrifty Chicks for our monthly re-use/makeover challenge! This month we are using Baskets or woven types of items!  I love doing these challenges! I chose a basket I found at the thrift store for a dollar!

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I love the shape of the basket...not so much it's golden color...although that might be nice for a fall basket.  Anyway, for my decor it needs to be painted.

A simple gray wash is all I wanted...

with some of the original color showing through.

Then I used a Farmer's Market Stencil on the front of the basket.

I only used part of the stencil and did it very lightly, 

so as to appear to have been faded over the years.

Next I added some Green Foam Floral Blocks  that I got at Dollar Tree. 

Now it can be used in many ways...seasonal decor or floral arrangements.  

But I am doing something a little different.

It will be holding my wooden utensil collection!  

The spoon handles can be pushed down and held in the foam, wherever I want them.  I have plenty of space left to fill with future finds.

I hung it on my peg rack and tied the rack on for added support.  

It rests on the bottom pegs and is very sturdy. 

I covered the foam blocks with vintage wooden clothespins 

which are lightweight decorative fillers.

It goes very well with the rest of my kitchen collectibles and decor.

I love how it turned out!

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Be sure to visit all of the other Thrifty Chicks' fun posts!

1. Lora B Create And Ponder~ DIY Vintage-Inspired Fiber Placemats

2. Our Hopeful Home~ How I Saved A Farmhouse Hanging Basket

3. Little Vintage Cottage~ Upcycled Boho Basket

4. Color Me Thrifty~  Repurposed Wicker Plates Into Art

5. That's Me

Until next time...