Today I’m sharing how I’m brightening up the kitchen with a spring wall basket upcycle project. I’ll show you how easy it is to give new life to a drab looking basket with paint and a little elbow grease. This is also my solution for adding a touch of spring decor into the kitchen, while keeping our counter space uncluttered.
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April Pinterest Challenge
It’s time for our April Pinterest Challenge and this month we are creating simple spring baskets. If you’re new here, this is how it works. Our host Cindy over at County Road 407, selects a photo for us to recreate, and each participant puts their own spin on the photo according to our individual style of decorating.
The best part is seeing how everyone interprets the image, and we always have an interesting variety. Be sure to click through all the links at the end of the post.
If you’re stopping by from my friend Lora of Create And Ponder welcome to Thistle Key Lane. I know you’re loving Lora’s spring basket centerpiece as much as I am.
To see last year’s Pinterest challenge for April click on Using Trays To Control Kitchen Clutter.
Our photo inspiration this month is from Emily of Le Cultivateur. Emily has a way of turning ordinary items into beautiful displays with all the little details, we love to linger over. You can take a closer look at her arrangement by clicking on her post Simple Spring Table Centerpiece.
My takeaway of the inspiration photo is more of an impression or feeling, than it is actually recreating a tabletop centerpiece. Here’s what I’m focusing on for a pretty wall display instead.
- basket
- spring flowers
- little garden pots
- garden greenery
- cloth to soften hard surfaces
Spring Wall Basket Upcycle Project
The first step in creating my spring wall display, is upcycling a boring little basket with paint. Most of the time I love natural colored baskets, but this one just doesn’t have the character I’m looking for.
Supplies For Basket Upcycle
- chalk or craft paint
- chip brush or craft brush
- sanding sponge or sand paper
- light antiquing wax (optional)
This is an easy makeover project, and one that will take about an hour to complete.
- Be sure to over your work surface before starting. I have a good size piece of cardboard that folds in half and stores away easily in my craft closet that I use all the time.
- Paint one coat of chalk or craft paint on your basket. Don’t worry too much about complete coverage because much of the paint will be removed with sanding. I’m using Annie Sloan’s Chalk Paint in Pure.
- Allow paint to dry. If you’re using a thick coat of paint drying time may take a little bit longer.
- Sand off as much paint as you want to achieve the look you desire. My sanding is mainly on the high points and a little heavier around the top of the basket. Note: I did not paint the inside of the basket.
- The last step is applying a little bit of light antiquing wax with a cotton cloth over the entire surface. I think it looks a little better with the antiquing wax, so I’m saying this step is optional.
To see more upcycle projects click on Updating A Vintage Chair With Paint and Easy Thrift Store Vase Makeover With Paint.
Spring Wall Basket For The Kitchen
My wall display starts in the kitchen with the cup rack that I’m repurposing for a pot rack. I set aside the bread boards that were hanging on the pot rack to make room for the basket.
The leather loop on the back of the basket slips easily over a metal hook, and it looks pretty without taking up much space.
I’m using faux flowers instead of fresh, big shocker I know, but I want to enjoy this arrangement until summer arrives. Although, if I want to change it up sooner, I can insert a couple of plastic bottles inside the basket to hold fresh flowers and water. See I’m already thinking ahead. 😉
Rustic terracotta pots fit right in with the spring flower theme, and I like the contrast in texture they have with the shiny copper pots.
Did you notice the rosemary? I love bringing in rosemary cuttings from the patio, because the fresh scent lasts for days. I also like to tie little bundles to hang from the pot rack, which makes my kitchen smell good without having to cook.
To finish my little spring wall display, I’m using a linen kitchen towel to soften the hard edges of the pot rack.
Shop The Look
- this is a pretty rattan basket
- cute watering can similar to mine
- small set of terra cotta pots
- metal wall rack similar to mine
Be sure to follow Thistle Key Lane on Pinterest, where the boards are up to date with my favorite seasonal inspiration!
Up next on our Pinterest Challenge tour is Barb of French Ethereal sharing her springtime basket in white and silver.
Cheers!
Our Pinterest Challenge continues…
©2022 Spring Wall Basket Upcycle Project post first appeared on Thistle Key Lane.
Michelle,
I love that you used a wall basket for this challenge. Its just perfect. The paint technique looks great as well.
Thank you Rachel! All that sanding was very satisfying LOL!
hi michelle, love this! So pretty. I need to bring my wall basket out of the powder bath ;0)
Pinned! laura in Colorado
Thank you Laura! I’m delighted how one little basket brightens up the kitchen!
GORGEOUS!
Thank you Rebecca! Hugs!
I’ve seen baskets like that at the thrift stores and don’t like the original color so I leave it there. Why can’t I be more creative?! I hope to find one now just like that and fix it up. Your basket is so cute and it really makes that little area so joyful looking. I would love sitting at your table and seeing it. Thank you for joining us. pinned
Thank you Cindy! You are so right the original color of these baskets are not very inspiring. It kind of left me dumbfounded for a few days, before I got the idea to paint and distress it LOL! Thank you so much for picking the perfect spring PC inspiration for us! Big Hugs!
Oh my goodness Michelle, I just LOVE this idea! You have totally inspired me and I cannot wait to recreate this look in our new home! Pinned 😉
Thank you so much Cindy! I can’t wait to see how you decorate your new home, and I wish you safe travels with your big move!
What a fantastic makeover. I too opted for a wall basket. They are so much fun!
Thank you Laura! I agree wall baskets are so fun and versatile too!
What a fun idea to hang clay pots on the cup rack for Spring! Fun texture combo with the basket of flowers and copper pots. Love your creative Spring display!
Thank you Lora! I love finding new ways to use this cup rack and especially now with the basket!
Oh, Michelle, I love how you’ve made over your basket with a little paint!! It really looks nice with the white brushed on. Very sweet bouquet, too!!! I use a lot of faux and it’s wonderful that there are so many good look-alike flowers out there now. 🙂
Enjoy your beautiful basket,
Hugs,
Barb 🙂
Thank you so much Barb! A little paint can do wonders!
Michelle, I love your painted basket. The flowers are soft and lovely. It really completes your cute wall piece. Your styling is always so pretty.
Thank you Carol! I’m looking forward to using this basket for different holidays! Guess I need to come up with a patriotic look too for summer. 😊
I think this is my favorite! It’s such a unique take on the basket idea and it uses what you have. Can I ask where you got your pot rack. I can see so many uses for it. I’d love to have one.
Thank you so much Amy! I updated the post today with a link for the cup rack, turned pot rack if that helps.
Thank you so much!
Love how your Pinterest Challenge spring wall basket came out, Michelle. But, I always love your projects! Pinned, and delighted to be featuring you at Tuesday Turn About this week!
Thank you Julie, I’m so excited to be featured on TTA! Hugs!
Hi Michelle – I agree with you, Emily at Le Cultivateur does have the most amazing displays. She is a source of inspiration for me too. I love how your basket turned out. Now that it is painted – it has so much more soul. It looks fabulous styled with the flowers. Thank you for sharing your post on the Home Imagined Link Party.
Thank you so much Anna! This was a really fun project!
Michelle,
I love your basket. It turned out so adorable. Congratulations, you are being featured on Thursday Favorite Things. I hope you stop by. https://www.eclecticredbarn.com/2023/04/spring-flowers-on-thursday-favorite.html
Hugs,
Bev
Thank you so much for the feature Bev! Hugs!
I just love a painted basket! Yours looks amazing – so fresh and springlike! Your copper with the basket is perfection! I’m excited to tell you that this post will be featured in Tuesday Turn About Link Party this week! Thanks so much for linking up and we hope to see you this week! Pinned 😊
Thank you so much for the Feature Cindy!!