Picnic basket repurpose ideas

Thrift store picnic basket makeover is simple with this faux finish technique to give it instant cottage charm.

The idea for this DIY painted picnic basket came about while walking up and down the halls of a huge antique mall. I spotted a vintage green basket for $10 and right away knew I would make it over. This project is super easy and the supply list is short (spray paint and painter's tape). Scroll down for the supply list and directions!

My aunt gave me this wooden pedestal. Not sure what the original use was, but the top had a chip in the wood. Earlier this year, I ...

Do you have old wicker baskets that need some love? Read on to see how fast and easy it is to paint wicker baskets with driftwood

Decorated picnic basket by Country Craft House.

What can you do with a picnic basket that has a broken handle? Why not turn it into a great decorative storage basket like this one? It's a simple DIY project you can do in an afternoon!

A little while back I bought a large picnic basket for cheap at a thrift store. Before It was fine, but could be more awesome. After! ...

Picnic Basket Makeover - Use paper napkins and Mod Podge to decoupage an old picnic basket

Got an old picnic basket that could use a lift? I'm sharing how to update a basket with decoupage, and this little gem could not be any sweeter!

My project for this past week, was fixing up an old, dull picnic basket that I purchased from the Haven Hospice Resale Shop. I started with the outside of the basket. It's amazing what a difference a little color can make! I still have some left-over Red Mahogany Minwax Wood Finish and Fast-Drying Polyurethane, from the footboard I built for Blaze's bed, back in December, so I used that to give the basket a deep, rich color. Then I made a padded liner with pockets for storing dishes and…