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I needed wall art… for THIS room.
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!
This project cost about $17…I bought ALL 13 baskets at Good Will and 4 cans of spray paint…everything else came from around the house…or junk drawer!!
materials: baskets, 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 thinking I could use this one day!
First, prime your baskets with any primer spray paint…
[while you're at it, prime any objects that need a color change!]
Next, spray paint the baskets and items with your favorite color…
[most likely need 2 coats, let coats dry,
I used:
Third, this is were it get s F U N and complicated all at once
Start creating your baskets with whatever floats your boat!
Here are some of our ideas...
My crafty friend, Annie, helped think up lots of fun ideas!
[I did a whole week called Annie Inspiration week!]
Fourth, attached the paper insides to the baskets. You HAVE to use double sided foam tape…or at least that is what worked for me!
Fifth, decide how you want to hang your creations…
I don’t mind a few holes in the wall…so I don’t plan to much…I just start putting in nails…I knew I wanted a big one in the center! You could use sticky tack first, just so you can move them around on the wall and see what arrangement you like best…
What a simple solution for wall art!
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These are FABULOUS!!! What a great idea. I want to make some too now!
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.
Um, wow. I think I am in basket awe. So creative.
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That looks pretty cool! Love the color combos and all the variety of detail in the individual pieces – awesome!
Oh my goodness how smart is that?? Love it!
This is amazing. I something similar on HGTV, but I like yours much better.
wow. i'm in love!
I love that shade of blue.
What an adorable idea! The colors your used rock too!!!
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~
Wow! It looks great! Thanks so much for sharing your wall art with us at Anything Related!
{Rebekah}
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
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!
Pretty awesome if you ask me!
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i LOOOOVE this!! i may copy you {with proper acknowledgements of course!} but really this is beautiful!!! so creative you are!
ah i love this idea, it really looks great!
Check me out too please!
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This is such a cool idea! Beautiful and unique! I am featuring this at somedaycrafts.blogspot.com
WOW! How fun! I love the fun colors.
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!!!
I love love love this! Especially the colors! Thanks for sharing.
Omgosh! I love it so much!!
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/
thank you all for the sweet comments…I'm happy blog world seems to like the color…that was a last minute decision
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
That is so cute! I love how each of the baskets is different – wonderful!
I absolutely love this idea! Stopping by from Tatertots and Jello party, but I am already a follower.
-Mama E
http://www.homeandheartsblog.com
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.
Thanks for you comment in my blog, i hope have a blogsite like your
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-Heather-
This looked so much like something you'd see on the wall of a retro kitchen/dining area that I was surprised it was your living room! Really cute idea.
What a fab way to re-use all those baskets I have. Thanks for the inspiration!
this is too funny! I JUST did the same thing! I collected old baskets and even spray painted them the SAME colour and with the SAME brand! haha great minds think alike! lol
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I haven't mounted them yet – I still have to decorate them, but they are painted and ready for me. This colour is the accent colour in my new scrapbook room
AMAZING …..JUS WOW. i m really getting gooody ideas for my home.
Wow! This is such a great idea. I LOVE the colour. I'm going to have to collect up all my baskets and see what I can do with them! Thanks for sharing!
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this looks great! love the way it pops off the wall! the whole thing from start to finish is awesomely awesome!
I'm posting about this tomorrow at Dollar store crafts!
Heather
Turned out great, love the colors!