Here is a very bad before photo that I took with my phone. I was about to spray it and forgot that I hadn't taken a before pic. It had a beige cloth liner in it that I am still using, but I glued it to the inside of the basket.
I used Krylon Brushed Metallic Spray Paint. It took 3 cans of paint, and it actually could have used one more coat. It takes a lot of paint to get in all of those grooves. I'm a huge fan of Martha Stewart's Cast Bronze, but brushing this basket would have been a major task. It was spray paint to the rescue. I was so excited that Krylon had a spray paint that was very close.
Once the paint was dry, I added this beautiful ribbon that I actually won in an awesome giveaway from my sweet friend, Peggy at PJH Designs. I still have so many great items to use from that giveaway. I had just the right amount to go around the basket. I was meant to be used just for that! I used my glue gun to glue the ribbon on.

If you have followed my blog for very long, you know that I am an antique skeleton key addict!! I can't get enough of them. I thought about adding a bow, rosettes or the initial M that looked good on it. I decided to go with a mini frame with an antique key that I had made awhile back. It was the perfect fit on the basket. I also hot glued the frame on it, too.
If you love antique keys like I do, you can check out these ideas here and here for ways to decorate with them.
I love the new look, and now it blends in perfectly with my decor. This is a super easy way to give a new look to any basket. Now, if I could just find a few more places to store the rest of my crafting supplies.
Thank you so much for stopping by! I always love hearing from you. I hope you have a wonderful, blessed week.

60 comments:
I love this Kathy! It is beautiful! I will be looking for a basket of my own the next time I am out shopping!
What a great basket make over! I love the ribbon that you won at Peggy's..she is so sweet! Hugs, Penny
Your basket turned out very pretty! I love the bronze effect but my favorite is the key!! Adds the perfect touch!
Selene @ restorationbeauty.com
the bronze effect looks terrific! well done
I actually have a basket sort of like this one that is plain white. I keep it in a closet because it's too plain! I guess you can figure out the rest. I think I'll spray it to match the sewing studio--can never have enough baskets there, right? Thanks for the info; I love the key.
Kathy it turned out so pretty! I love that color and the ribbon looks great on it. Thanks for stopping by and linking up at Transformed Tuesday. Hugs, Peggy
Love it, Kathy....the ribbon is perfect and that cameo with the key is the perfect touch! It reminds me of the tiny one that holds my great grandmother's photo that you may have seen in my "Ivory Heart Pocket" post!
Hugs,
JP
How absolutely lovely!! Thanks for sharing, Kathy. You did a terrific job! :)
Brenda
ChattingOverChocolate.blogspot.com
Great makeover, Kathy. The ribbon and key are lovely touches.
XOXO,
Meredith
Love it! The key is a lovely touch.
X
Molly
thecottagediaries.blogspot.co.nz
I LOVE this Kathy! Well done as usual :-)
Great job! I never thought to use spray paint on basketware...so cool and your embellishments are perrrfect!
hugs
Sumaya
This is just lovely! Fantastic job of taking something mundane and making it chic (I think I may have to try it)! Hope you can stop by the enchanted oven for a visit.
xo,
Lisa
Hi Kathy! Thanks so much for stopping by my blog Color It Simple. I am now your newest follower. I hope you can follow back as well
BTW Luv, Luv, the basket makeover....I love all things wicker so this was right up my ally. Perrrrrfect....
What a great job, Kathy!! I love the little key decor on the front, finishes it off perfectly!
Debbie :)
Love the script ribbon and the framed key as accents on this basket.
I love the paint shade that you chose, and the French print ribbon is just right! Well done!
How cute is this, Kathy? Wonderful. I wouldn't have thought of that. Hmm.. I have lots of baskets. How have you been? Linda
Your basket is a lovely treasure I love the additions. So very french looking. Your blog is so pretty.
Great project Kathy!Love it!
Have a fabulous day!
Hugs from Portugal,
Ana Love Craft
www.lovecraft2012.blogspot.com
This is lovely. My friend's daughter is having a picnic theme for her wedding and these basket are a wonderful idea for her day.
Ali x
Hi I am a new follower to your lovely blog (Via GFC)and it really feel pleasure meeting new awesome bloggers like you, Found you through LINK IT UP THURSDAY
my blog: www.wilsontom.blogspot.com
I love how your baskets turned out! Hope to see you again soon @ DearCreatives.com
What a cute little mini frame - where did you get it? Visiting from Liz Marie!
Kathy, This is such a great idea and it looks beautiful! Thanks for linking to the Open House party.
xx, Sherry
I love old keys and this is a beautiful way to use one! What a great way to pretty up some storage!
Your basket makeover is so pretty! I love how you used the scripted ribbon and the skeleton key.
Kathy, this is amazing. I would love to make something like this. I think this would be really cute and elegant to take on a picnic, or to create some type of gift. Actually, my cousin's birthday is coming up ... i might this out, and add some memory stuff in it. Thanks for the great idea!
I also love your blog ... and Lakehsore Drive ... that's Toronto? Glad to "meet" other Canada blogs. Thanks for joining our blog hop this week.
emily
A Day in Durham
Love this, thank you so much for linking up and sharing at Crafty Tuesday this week!
-Marie
Hey!
I came over from Jane's linky party. Love your basket redo! so pretty!!
So pretty!
Beautiful transformation, Kathy. I can't believe what a difference the spray paint made!
It looks so pretty! The embellishments are just perfect. Thanks for sharing with us.
Hugs,
Patti
I love the key embellishment...such a great touch!
Thank you for linking to Raising Imperfection.
Please come back Friday to see if you were featured. :)
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What a fun project! Thanks so much for sharing at Super Saturday Show & Tell :) xoxo~ Ruthie
Absolutely GORGEOUS Kathy!!
Thanks for linking up at The DIY Dreamer... From Dream To Reality! See you tomorrow evening! :)
What a beautiful wicker basket transformation. I will be featuring it tomorrow night at my Winter Blues Wednesday party that opens Tuesday night at 8pm EST. Please stop by and pick up an I've Been Featured button. Thanks.
What a beautiful wicker basket transformation. I will be featuring it tomorrow night at my Winter Blues Wednesday party that opens Tuesday night at 8pm EST. Please stop by and pick up an I've Been Featured button. Thanks.
What a beautiful wicker basket transformation. I will be featuring it tomorrow night at my Winter Blues Wednesday party that opens Tuesday night at 8pm EST. Please stop by and pick up an I've Been Featured button. Thanks.
What a beautiful wicker basket transformation. I will be featuring it tomorrow night at my Winter Blues Wednesday party that opens Tuesday night at 8pm EST. Please stop by and pick up an I've Been Featured button. Thanks.
I love the basket and I love skeleton keys too! I buy them whenever I see them. I am going to check out your link to see what ways they can be used!
Oh it is beautiful, I really love it!
Thank you for linking up to Raising Imperfection!
Leslie
This looks so lovely!! Thanks for linking up at Romance on a dime!!
What a lovely makeover! Thanks for linking up to The Weekly Creative.
Shannon @ Sewing Barefoot
Thanks for sharing at Fluster's Creative Muster. I'm looking forward to seeing what you link up next week.
Hello Kathy, this is just fantastic - so inspiring. I'll be featuring your post in this week's Home and Garden Thursday,
Kathy
So so cute Kathy. Love the color! I have not used that before. I kind of like it not totally covered. Gives it a bit of a time worn look. The ribbon and key embellishments made it just so lovely! Thanks for sharing with SYC.
hugs,
Jann
Great job!
Wonderful to have you at Seasonal Sundays.
- The Tablescaper
How cute! I love the key detail.. :)
Kathy, your wicker basket is so adorable! Thank you for sharing on Crafty Thursday Obsessions!
I am diggin' that ribbon, Kathy! LOVE IT!
so cute, love the key in the frame to really set this off! thanks for joining in on the party!!
Love the basket, great idea :) Thanks for sharing with us at Creative Mondays...
Beautiful. You made a normal basket look absolutely stunning. I love it. Very pretty.
Thanks again for linking up over at Creative Mondays, featuring your post this week :)
Your basket turned out so cute! I love the ribbon and the framed key. Thank you for sharing it at What We Accomplished Wednesdays. Have a great weekend!
Hugs,
Deborah
How cute. I really like this idea and I love re-purposing objects.
Thanks for sharing with us at In and Out of the Kitchen Link Up Party.
Dawn
I love this... Found you on in and out of the kitchen. Newest follower now.
very cute! Thank you for sharing at Rustic Restorations Weekend!
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