Sunday, February 12, 2012

Dreamy Basket

I just finished this basket.





I painted the basket using my "Old World" finish (tutorial on my sidebar).  The original color was green.  You can see traces of it here.






I gave it multiple layers of grey gesso, followed by a white gesso wash.






I loved the finish, but wanted to add a little something extra.  I picked up a bag of these wood plaques at a garage sale last year.




In my "Adding Dimension" post, I showed you how I used dimensional paint and a stencil to add a raised relief design.  Well, I used the same technique, but used wood filler instead, because I wanted it to dry really fast.  So, if you don't have dimensional paint, improvise.  Anything that will harden and can be sanded will work.





So after adding "Dream" with one of my stencils, and a few decorative details, I gave it my paint treatment.  I then sanded the finish back a bit to enhance the raised details.

It looked really pretty hanging, and I will be making more like it for that purpose.  However, this one I wanted for my basket.  So I clipped the wire in half, and slid it through openings in the basket.  I just twisted the ends to secure it.






It's now residing in by bedroom, on top of my chest of drawers.






It's great for holding mags.






I have a lot of ideas for variations.  I've already made another plaque for hanging.




As you can see, I love to dream.  I'll do another post on this one.


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45 comments:

  1. Linda February 12, 2012 at 4:09 PM

    cute, very creative.

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  2. VictoriaFebruary 12, 2012 at 4:32 PM

    The basket turned out beautifully and you're right, perfect for magazines! I love the little cherub plaque:)

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  3. Kim @ Savvy Southern StyleFebruary 12, 2012 at 4:36 PM

    I love this.

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  4. farmhouse-storyFebruary 12, 2012 at 4:37 PM

    so very creative--love the basket and tags, rosemary:)

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  5. Kathy @ Creative Home ExpressionsFebruary 12, 2012 at 4:37 PM

    Love it, Rosemary! The basket is a great color now and I love the plaque you added. I'm glad to see you keep some of your projects for yourself. The magazine is a perfect addition to this basket.

    BTW, I saw you won a giveaway ~ congrats!

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  6. Rani EngineerFebruary 12, 2012 at 4:55 PM

    Beautiful!!!

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  7. AlediaFebruary 12, 2012 at 4:57 PM

    Love your basket and the tag is totally fab!!

    Hope your having a great Sunday!!

    Aledia

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  8. Sissie's Shabby CottageFebruary 12, 2012 at 5:39 PM

    The technique you used on the basket really gives it a vintage patina. Love it. Love the little dream tags too.

    hugs
    Sissie

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  9. Herballistic GardenFebruary 12, 2012 at 5:45 PM

    You are so innovative...I love how you do this...inspirational! Thanks Rosemary for sharing your ideas. xo wendy

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  10. savvycityfarmerFebruary 12, 2012 at 5:58 PM

    you've done it again ... left us all oooohing and awwwhhhhing ...

    pssst ... that's the JDL my whole house in in ...
    still pinching myself!

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  11. DebbiedoosFebruary 12, 2012 at 6:06 PM

    That is just dreamy Rosemary. Very cute!

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  12. AnonymousFebruary 12, 2012 at 6:39 PM

    Looks wonderful as always!

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  13. Cindy AdkinsFebruary 12, 2012 at 6:40 PM

    Beautiful - as all your creations are, Rosemary! I never would have known that was a wood plaque! It looks like stone when finished.
    Hugs, Cindy

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  14. Shabby chic SandyFebruary 12, 2012 at 6:54 PM

    Looks great! I need to get some of that Gesso to try

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  15. UnknownFebruary 12, 2012 at 7:08 PM

    Oh it's all so dreamy! What a beautiful basket!

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  16. Vintage RoseFebruary 12, 2012 at 7:57 PM

    Lovely, Rosemary

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  17. Vintage RoseFebruary 12, 2012 at 7:57 PM

    Lovely, Rosemary

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  18. Eclectically VintageFebruary 12, 2012 at 8:13 PM

    What a great paint treatment - and the 3d relief is fab!
    Kelly

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  19. Amy ChalmersFebruary 12, 2012 at 8:45 PM

    I have a bunch of baskets in built in cabinet shelves in my bathroom that would look great like this! You do nice work!!

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  20. ℳartina @ Northern NestingFebruary 12, 2012 at 9:40 PM

    Girl you are good!! Love it!

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  21. SusanFebruary 12, 2012 at 9:50 PM

    Your basket is a dream! You are so creative and make such beautiful things

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  22. UnknownFebruary 12, 2012 at 10:40 PM

    love the tags! They look gorgeous,
    Lauren

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  23. DeseraeFebruary 12, 2012 at 10:55 PM

    Love it...just beautiful!
    ~Des

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  24. Barbara JeanFebruary 12, 2012 at 11:11 PM

    oh you know how I love coming here and seeing all your wonderful ideas....and thanks for your generosity in sharing the how to's.

    you are such a blessings

    barbara jean

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  25. Leena Milligan LanteigneFebruary 13, 2012 at 12:07 AM

    Hi Rosemary! Love the basket! Your finish technique is awesome! I reallyu like the way you incorporated it onto the plaque too. Of course, I love the cherub plaque. I have a bunch of those little cherubs I picked up a while back. I've used them in a variety of way, includig on a plaque! Great minds think alike (although your's turned out much better than mine) Keep inspiring and sharing! Hugs, Leena

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  26. AnonymousFebruary 13, 2012 at 12:38 AM

    White gesso wash look so beautiful on the basket.On this basket decorative some details are look so wonderful.

    find song by lyrics

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  27. KellyFebruary 13, 2012 at 8:07 AM

    How cute! I can't get over how you took an ordinary basket and wood plaque and transformed it into something so tres chic! I see you have the Jeanne d Arc magazines too. Love them. I wish I could've bought the Autumn issue. By the time I tried to get it, they were already sold and onto the Christmas issue.

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  28. thistlewoodfarmFebruary 13, 2012 at 8:39 AM

    I love the finish on this basket....and the tag!

    blessings,
    karianne

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  29. Betsy@My Salvaged TreasuresFebruary 13, 2012 at 9:51 AM

    Perfect! I love the beautiful finish on your basket and the tags are the perfect touch.

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  30. Divine TheatreFebruary 13, 2012 at 10:25 AM

    The patina really gave that piece a sense of history!

    xo
    Andie

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  31. AnonymousFebruary 13, 2012 at 10:36 AM

    Great color for the basket! I love the grey finish and the sweet little tag with Dream on it. The magazines look great in it, Jeanne de Arc Living...my favorite!

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  32. SherryFebruary 13, 2012 at 10:53 AM

    I like how it turned out and the tag and sooo cute. Luv it!

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  33. UnknownFebruary 13, 2012 at 4:38 PM

    Your basket is very pretty, and the techniques you used add lovely aged finishes with great character.

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  34. Jan@southernjunkin'February 13, 2012 at 8:08 PM

    Another creative idea! Love it!

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  35. Jennifer @ Town and Country LivingFebruary 13, 2012 at 8:23 PM

    Oh, I love this and think I might have to try doing one of those signs. Very pretty. You're so creative!

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  36. Heaven's WalkFebruary 13, 2012 at 9:48 PM

    I luv I luv I luv, Rosemary! You actually use gesso instead of paint, don't you? It really does give your pieces an old finish. And my next project is definitely going to include wood filler....! :)

    xoxo laurie

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  37. JamiFebruary 14, 2012 at 10:20 AM

    What a beautiful basket! Would love for you to stop by and link up to the Tuesday To Do Party (if you haven't already.) Also, the Pretty Packages Party is going on & I would love for you to share any creative gifts, packages or party favor ideas!

    http://blackberryvine.blogspot.com/2012/02/tuesday-to-do-part-49-and-48-list.html

    http://blackberryvine.blogspot.com/2012/02/pretty-packages-party-12.html

    Smiles!
    Jami

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  38. Simply TasheenaFebruary 14, 2012 at 4:50 PM

    This is such a creative idea! I would love for you to stop by my linky party and link up.

    Mrs. Delightful
    ourdelightfulhome.blogspot.com

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  39. Dee ⚜️⚜️⚜️⚜️⚜️February 15, 2012 at 1:02 PM

    Hi Rosemary,

    Your basket looks wonderful!!!

    Dee

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  40. UnknownFebruary 16, 2012 at 9:58 AM

    The basket is so pretty...you did a wonderful job! Lesa

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  41. Little City FarmFebruary 16, 2012 at 5:37 PM

    The plaque really makes the basket go to extraordinary. Very nice.

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  42. JanaeFebruary 17, 2012 at 2:52 AM

    Really cute I like it alot.

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  43. Linda @ it all started with paintFebruary 18, 2012 at 5:24 PM

    Love it all! Such a great finish and the tag, I think, may be my favorite!

    :)

    Linda
    itallstartedwithpaint@gmail.com

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  44. Thoroughly Modern MeFebruary 23, 2012 at 6:01 PM

    I love your choice of colors. Fabulous project.

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  45. Kathryn Ferguson GriffinMarch 12, 2012 at 10:57 PM

    So very pretty! Adore. Thanks for sharing. And, yes, I'm a month behind in my blog reading. lol. Toodles, Kathryn @TheDedicatedHouse

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