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Remember how this inspired this? Well, I have these grand plans of painting it, but it’s cold–an old man froze to death in his own house, cold. No joke. Needless to say, that has kept me from braving the elements in the name of paint.

Of course, our basement isn’t finished off yet…it’ll just be covered in carpet someday anyway…I’ll pop the windows open for ventillation…yeah, you can see where this is going. I found these for half off at the dollar store the other day! You know how much that makes ’em? Yeah, I don’t either, but I know they were cheap!Some primer and a can of candy green paint oughta take care of that for ya!

I was a little nervous about finding just the right baskets for the drawer size, but Michael’s came through for me. They had these for 1/2 off. At $9.99 a piece, I thought that was pretty good.
What’s that? They don’t match my floor, you say? I know. I went to Lowe’s, bought some stain, and was ready to go. Then, my friend told me just to water down some paint and go over it until I have the look I want. Uhh..yeah. I totally knew that. Thanks, Layla!

Holy crap! If you’ve ever been unhappy with your basket color, try this. It seriously looks like that was the stain on there! I did a little happy dance over that one! Well, this is just a sneak peak. I was all ready to show off the dresser tonight, but my husband had other plans. One more step, and I’ll/he’ll be ready!

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  2. I love how you say “holy crap”, it’s such a great expression.

    I can’t wait to see the whole finished project!

  3. wow that is a great idea. water down the paint til you get the stain you need. looks really good. can’t wait to see the final product.

    mom

  4. I’m so excited about this that you’d think it was going to end up in my house, lol!

    I’m going to putting the watered down paint tip to use, thanks,

    Nat 🙂

  6. Your kitchen table area is so pretty, and I love the baskets! Can’t wait to see what is to come! 🙂

  7. those baskets look great! I had not thought about spray painting such unattractive Christmas baskets! Oh now my options are endless now! thanks for the tip!

  8. I LOVE them… I have painted a few baskets so many times that I don’t remember what they looked like in the beginning…. we don’t have a Michael’s in our town, and I miss it….

  11. I’m lovin’ it! Can’t wait to see it all finished. Stop by riversidescholars.blogspot.com for my 1st ever GIVE AWAY!! It’s a good one! 🙂

  12. the basket makeovers are great. never thought about watering down the paint before… good idea.

  13. love the green baskets! Who knew spray paint would cover the darker red and green And I really like the brown baskets. Watered down paint? Who knew!

  15. The green baskets turned out so well! I am looking forward to total reveal:)

    Isn’t spray paint grand?

  16. That is so sad about the man who froze in his own home. I can’t imagine how uncomfortable that would be.

    I love the baskets, all of them!!!!!

  17. I do love the little green baskets. Who will ever know—we won’t tell. Thank you for sharing.

  20. LOVE the green baskets! Do you mind sharing the brand and name of the spray paint you used? I am always on the look out for a great green spray paint – my FAVE color. Thanks! 🙂

  21. I have been stalking your blog for a few months now…and this is the first time I have left a comment!
    I just loving looking at all of your great ideas! Your home decor looks like how I WISH my house looked like. I really love the neutrals.
    I can hardly believe that you painted these baskets!! I would have never thought of that one.. holy crap! LOL
    Keep up the great work.

  22. Hi there! I just found your blog via Beth’s Blessings and love it! So cute!
    You’ve done a great job with both of those baskets! They look great and what a great way to save!

    Hope you don’t mind if I “follow” you!

    Brittany

  23. Would never think to paint baskets! Can’t wait to see. Oh and by the way…we say “crap” all the time around this house.

  25. I am waiting for painting season here too…I have several things to work on and I am too sloppy to attempt it in the basement or garage! Love the stained basket!

  27. can’t wait to see the big reveal!! Do you not just love the apple green spray paint. I too am wanting to spray paint-the cold is kicking my painting habit as well. I think that the high today was 15. Super warm!!!
    I did some crafty copying from you-it’s not as fantastic as yours-but I tried.
    I’ll be back to check-yep, thats a promise!! 🙂

  28. Love the green! I was actually looking for apple green spray paint the other day and couldn’t find any. What brand is yours?
    HUH. That totally makes me think of raiding the thrift store for baskets! I could do a rainbow of baskets! (just kidding)

  30. Thanks for the basket tip! I’m always picking up a few baskets here and there, but then they never seem to quite match. Why didn’t I think of watered down paint? Love your blog. I picked up hand sanitizer for teacher gifts today!

  31. Sorry that was my comment above. I was posting on another account! Anyway,
    I have been reading your blog for awhile now, and you are so awesome! I think I may have commented awhile back but just wanted to let you know your blog is very inspiring! I just started a house blog filled with all of my projects, and would LOVE to link to you!

  32. LOVE it! Can’t wait to see the finished product. I have got to try that watered down paint trick on my baskets.

  33. WOW! This is awesome, I never thought about spray painting or “faux-staining” my baskets! Darn…now I have a new project! hehe

  35. You crazy basket painting people..good thing you don’t teach math Chris…$1.00 for TWO baskets? Crazy. (you don’t think all 3 kids would mind going out in 15 degree weather for a Dollar Tree run, would you?)

    Notice anything fancy about my comment? LLLLLLlllllll LAAAAAA!!!! Being married to a computer hottie has its perks you know!

  36. I am a new reader and love your blog! I had to comment because I have the same exact basket you painted and JUST TODAY I put it in my pile of stuff to spray paint!

  39. Oh my gosh! How is it possible that I never thought to paint (spray or otherwise) baskets?????

    My hubby will be sending you a letter of complaint.

    K

  41. The magical final step is to spray them with some matte-finish clear polyeurathane….that’s when they really come to life!

    🙂

    Layla
    The Lettered Cottage

  42. Hi Chris…I totally love those green baskets. You are one talented girl!

    Hugz,
    Michele

  43. Your baskets are great…I love Layla..she’s a doll! You know we cant wait to see your finished project!

  45. Oh.my.gosh!!! I love absolutely everything that you’ve done so far!! I can’t wait to see it all put together! And, yeah, great tip on painting baskets — thanks!

  46. I am curious-how are you going to get the dresser to look like the picture….what are you going to do w/ the drawers….anything special? Very cute!!!

  48. Hey Chris,

    I cant wait for the revel. I am totally copying you who copied “clover lane” who may have copied someone else. I really am not a copy cat, ahem.

  49. Love the paint job, too bad my husband won’t let me spray paint in the basement! Way too concerned about fumes, that guy.

  50. I love it! You are so inspiring…i want to paint something green now! Hey,Girl! It’s Meme from Screaming Meme and Project: {Create A Home}…I want to personally invite you over to my blogs…SM is my main blog, as you know… and the Project is my new blog that I created to get inspiring and creative women to come together and be inspired to reach our goals and dreams…It is a mix of wonderful topics like decorating,cooking, baking, organizing,money,relationships,spirituality, and learning easy ways to make our lives happier…I hope to see you over there and at SM! Meme

  51. Love it all! Can’t wait to see your finished project!! Tell your husband that your fan base is waiting. 😉

  54. I just found your blog today and I love it! Fantastic decor and craft ideas. And you’re witty, to boot! Makes for interesting reading when I’m trying to put off doing the dishes. Thanks!

  57. Loving your blog and loving the basket idea, I have so many ugly baskets, now I know what to do with them.

  58. You are so freaking crafty, I’m oozing w/ jealousy! Watch out, BFF’s in the making indeed =)
    (we can listen to Jane Austen books on CD whilst crafting, LOL)

  60. The baskets look great. I have a few uglies that I could use that technique on. Can’t wait to see that dresser all finished.

  66. Hi! I am new to your blog (actually I've been lurking for awhile now but haven't commented) and absolutely LOOOOOVE your style. I love every.single.thing in your house! Beautiful. Can you explain the process of the basket painting? I have some baskets that I'd like to get all the same color. I bought some spray paint tonight and went to town, but am not completely happy with the color it turned out. Keep up the great work! =)

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