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{painted apple baskets}



I have not done a stitch of decorating in my laundry room since we moved in two years ago…until now! I have finally started, and the first project on the list was filling the empty shelf next to my cabinets.
I found these adorable apple baskets at Michael’s for only $5.99. With a 40% off coupon, there are really inexpensive. They come in a couple of different sizes, and this was the medium one. Add some paint, distress ink, and some numbers, and you’ve got a totally cute and inexpensive way to add some storage.
I think these would also be super cute in a pantry…for potatoes, onions, etc. There is a larger size that would be perfect for that. And how cute for a playroom?

ITEMS YOU NEED:

  • apple baskets (Michael’s, $5.99)
  • painters tape
  • spray paint
  • distress ink
  • wooden numbers or letters (Michaels, .99)
  • craft paint & foam brush
  • craft adhesive…E6000, Liquid Nails, etc.
  • sandpaper

DIRECTIONS:

1. If your basket has handles, cover them with painters tape.

2. Spray paint the baskets and handles. I needed 2 light coats to cover mine–one can of paint covered all three baskets.


(If you are using spray paint, you MUST get one of these clip-on hand sprayers by Rustoleum. They are only around $6 at Home Depot. They make it so much easier!)

3. While that’s drying, paint your numbers using the craft paint and foam brush.

4. Once the buckets are dry, use your distress ink pad (yes, the one you use for paper!) wherever you want it. I used distress ink because I wanted it to be black, and it was super fast and easy. You could also use a dark stain–Dark Walnut by Minwax–if you wanted it brown.

5. Distress your numbers with sandpaper. Using your craft adhesive, adhere the numbers to the baskets.


6. Add some ribbon, or strip of fabric to the handle if desired!


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Lovely comments

  2. Anonymous says

    They are so cute. Love the touch of ribbon.

    Come by and visit sometime.
    6 Inches of Ribbon
    ashleyrussell726.blogspot.com

  3. Anonymous says

    LOVE what you did with these! They look fantastic in your room, and I'm loving the pop of color from the ribbon.

  4. Anonymous says

    So funny that I came across this today. I was just posting pics of my auction finds and I got a stack of bushel baskets for a dollar. Was wondering whether to paint them or not and what to actually do with them. Thanks for some inspiration. going to paint them and stencil some numbers on them now. Love your blog! Ya'll have the cutest stuff.

  5. Anonymous says

    Love your baskets but that hand sprayer is awesome! I am going to have to look for one of these ;)

  9. Anonymous says

    I don't know what I am doing wrong, but last two comments haven't showed up. I am featuring this at somedaycrafts.blogspot.com. AND I am putting your button near the top of my blog as a "BLOG TO WATCH." I should have done this months ago. Your blog is so awesome. I could feature every post of yours. Congrads!

  11. Anonymous says

    Seriously, those are too cute! They look pretty simple to make, LOVE 'EM!!

  13. Anonymous says

    Oh my…so cute! I just remade over some clearance Christmas baskets for my pantry & I am in love with those babies :) But I have to admit…yours are MUCH cuter!

  14. Anonymous says

    Stinken Stinken adorable. I have just one of those same baskets… up on a cubby ledge in my laundry room. Its tilted on its side. However, your idea for the "3" is just so darling. I love this. Thanks so much for sharing. Jenn

  15. Anonymous says

    I love these! Cheap and fairly easy to put together! Cute idea! Thank you!

    www.bambinoclark.blogspot.com

  17. Anonymous says

    That is such a good idea! We have open shelving in our laundry room that just has piles of batteries, light bulbs, etc… I really need some baskets!

  18. Anonymous says

    Ohmygoodness cute! And I must go get one of those spray paint thingys!
    Jana

  19. Anonymous says

    I want…no I NEED these! These are incredibly darling. And right away I was thinking of them for a playroom. I've got babies on the brain as we are expecting our first. But then I loved the idea of putting my potatoes and onions in them even more. Thanks for the WONDERFUL idea! Next time I have a little extra $, I'm so doing this. Thanks for always being so darn creative!

  20. Anonymous says

    I love your baskets! I saw them at U Create and HAD to immediately pop on over! Thanks for sharing the DIY!

    Jeanine

  21. Anonymous says

    I LOVE YOUR BLOG I just love all the things you make and I only saw a few in the mins I have with three boys under 6.

  25. Anonymous says

    Really cute! I love baskets – any and all baskets!
    I'm stopping by from Blue Cricket Design. Have a great week!

    Sam
    Mom.Undecided.
    http://momundecided.blogspot.com/

    Come check out my WW Linky Party!

  28. Anonymous says

    That is way too cute! I saw one blog where a lady made her son's Easter baskets out of those! Too cute!

  31. Anonymous says

    I bought everything to make these yesterday. I got sidetracked today, but hopefully tomorrow. I love them! I can't wait to make them.

    I'm sure I'll link back eventually.
    —Tif

  32. Anonymous says

    Your baskets really inspired me, so I did some colorful ones to match our laundry room. Thank you for sharing! :)

    http://time-for-everything.blogspot.com/2010/07/fun-laundry-room-or-other-storage.html

  33. Anonymous says

    Your blog is utterly luscious — I want to eat your heading photos!

    This is such a great idea. I have a post on antiquing new baskets (http://dolcecapecod.blogspot.com/2010/06/imperfect-basket-case.html),
    but the idea of adding ink to the edges is brilliant. Yup, gonna do it as soon as I get home from work….
    Your new follower,
    Jude at
    dolce capecod dot blogspot.com

  34. Anonymous says

    I just featured this on my blog! I'd love it if you could come and grab and "I've been featured" button! Thanks for such a great inspirational project!
    http://alittleknickknack.blogspot.com/2010/08/someday-ill-have-time-to-do.html

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