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The basket makeover (a tutorial)


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So the other day I found this old basket in my stash that was beckoning to me, "Make me pretty!" And of course, since I always listen when inanimate objects speak to me, I just had to. *winks*


I kept my fingers crossed when I went rummaging through my fabric stash for this remnant lace fabric (that I used for One piece of fabric: 10 projects), hoping that it would be big enough to cover the basket. And it was! Yayness! :)

Next I added some Maya Road pearl trim to the edges of the basket.


I covered the handle of the basket with cream satin ribbon. And embellished with some pearl trim.


The ribbon I had wasn't quite long enough for the entire basket handle so I improvised by adding some Maya Road felt blooms at both ends of the handle. 


Then of course, I had to finish off with an embellishment cluster of all things pretty. :)


Here it is...photographed with 3 large pencil boxes and 2 planners so you can gauge its size. 

What do you think? Did I make it pretty? 


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9 comments:

1 Lizzyc said...

Oh wow you sure did!! It looks really pretty.. love the lace you used on the outside and the blooms really make it look lovely!!

2 Julie Tucker-Wolek said...

You totally made her pretty!! I love love love this! LOVING that lace and the flowers!! And I TOTALLY listen when objects talk to me too! LOL!!!

3 SD pooja said...

Very pretty that too chic style !

4 Suman Pandit said...

super pretty !!

5 Lisa said...

So gorgeous!! Wow!! The basket looks amazing!! I love the beautiful lace and blooms!! Have a great day!! Big hugs :)

Lisa
A Mermaid's Crafts

6 Cindy deRosier said...

A beautiful transformation!

7 StirYourCreativity said...

Fabulous transformation.

8 Dr Sonia S V said...

This is super gorgeous ...love the way you use lace and felt so beautifully
Cheers
Dr Sonia

9 Audrey Pettit said...

Wow, yes, you sure did make it pretty! Stunning, in fact!

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