Hi friends! Welcome to day 15 of my March Madness, 31 Thrifty Makeovers in 31 days series! We are just about at the halfway mark and I still have a bunch of thrifty makeovers coming your way.
Today I am sharing how I upcycled this little basket:
I found it at the thrift store for $1.25. It was probably donated because one of the handles was coming unraveled. I came up with an easy fix, but first it got a new paint job. (You know I can’t ever leave well enough alone.)
Adding jute twine(50¢ yard sale find) to the handles covered the unraveling pieces.
I spray painted with Rustoleum primer first, then two coats of Blossom White.
It felt like it needed something else so I hot-glued jute twine around the center:
I continued to wrap until I had it where I wanted it.
Then I wrapped it around the handles…
I cut out this little rectangle chalk board and drilled a couple of holes in it to run jute through to attach it to the basket.
I put it in my guest bathroom to hold extra TP!
Good thing I labeled it so my guests can find a spare roll ha ha ha. This is something my husband would definitely not understand.
Sometimes we just want to make things cuter, right?
Honestly though, you could sit this on a counter with guest towels in it or by the front door to hold house shoes. There are a million ways you could use this little basket.
I actually passed this basket up the first time I saw it. I immediately loved the shape of it with it’s square bottom, but the unraveling handle made me keep on walking. When I saw it still there on another trip, it was half price, so I brought it home. 🙂
I’ll see y’all back her tomorrow with a pretty makeover…this table and chair set!
Kinda cool, right?
See you tomorrow!
UPDATE: Check out the after of this table and chairs HERE now! 🙂
XO,
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Heather J says
Good morning, Christy! I honestly had given up on basekts unti I saw this..This is such a cute, and very simple fix that changes the whole look. I love this! Now I can pull those baskets that I hoarded away a few years back;) lol Have a wonderfully blessed day!
Christy K. James says
Thanks, Heather! I need to go through my basket stash in the garage too and see what else I can paint. Have a great Sunday! 🙂
Kathe says
As usual, you turned something ordinary into “Wow, why didn’t I think of that”! You put a creative touch into everything you do! I love the March Madness – keep it going!
Christy K. James says
Aww thanks, Kathe! There’s a bunch more thrifty redos on the way. 🙂
Sue farmer says
Love it Christy. I love baskets and this is perfect!!!!
Christy K. James says
Thanks so much, Sue! XO
Mary says
Again this is a favorite!! Have you had success with painting wicker? Maybe its your primer….. This is a great idea for those “ugly” baskets that need to be “cuted” up. I look forward to your posts always. Now its time for me to get creative. I’ve been in a funk. Happy repurposing!! 🙂
Christy K. James says
Thanks so much, Mary! I have never sprayed a basket before, but I have sprayed rattan and I did not use a primer first. It started flaking off with wear, so I made sure to prime well with this basket. It took no time at all and the paint is on there solid! 🙂
Jenna says
Never thought about using primer on wicker, great tip! Your basket is now a winner!
Christy K. James says
Thanks, Jenna! I had issues with rattan that I spray painted without using a primer first. With wear the paint started flaking off. The paint is on there solid with that primer. 🙂
Terry says
I have this very same basket…looks like it may get a makeover too.
Christy K. James says
Oh cool! 🙂
Maggie M says
What a great upcycle! Love it!
Christy K. James says
Thanks, Maggie! XO
Ruth Anne says
What a great idea! I’m looking at some of my less-than-perfect baskets with a new eye!
Christy K. James says
Thanks, Ruth Anne! I was wondering if any of my old baskets in the garage could use a little spray paint makeover as well. 😉
Marie@The Interior Frugalista says
The little basket that could! Love it Christy:)
Christy K. James says
It is the little basket that could lol 🙂
Linda says
This is a favorite. I can picture it on display in my laundry room. I love the way you mixed textures to preserve a rustic look, then added the chalk board for a modern twist. I can’t wait to complete this project and have it house my laundry supplies.
Christy K. James says
Glad you like this one, Linda! Isn’t it fun? I love the idea to use in the laundry room! XO
JP says
More basket brilliance!
andi says
haha…i love using baskets for my TP…but I haven’t labeled the baskets! Yet….
-andi
Christy K. James says
Ha ha the labeling was totally unnecessary it’s true, but cute, no?
Amanda @ Dwelling in Happiness says
This is so cute!! I love the twine, it totally was the perfect touch for this little guy. Love the chalkboard added, too. So great for a guest bath! 🙂
Christy K. James says
Thanks, Amanda! Who knew this little guy had a whole new life ahead of him? 😉
Ann @ The Clumsy Wife says
I love this! I always see baskets like this at Goodwill and pass them up, not any more! Next one I see is getting a coat of spray paint 🙂
Christy K. James says
Thanks, Ann and welcome to Blogland! I came over and had a peek. Loved your marble tray. 🙂
jeanette ann says
Great idea. I have a basket like this ,now I know how to fix it. Thanks
Christy K. James says
Great! This was a simple fix. 🙂
bonnie jay says
I love all the little benches made from discarded headboards… but they sure are uncomfortable… the hardness of the seat portion and the straight angle of the back. Cute, but not really usable.
Christy says
They certainly aren’t for relaxing on to watch TV, but perfect in an entry to sit on to put on your shoes, or for the foot of the bed to hold blankets, etc. They just add a touch of charm to any space. 🙂