The basket I already had, but I did have to buy stencils because I have terrible writing, they were on sale at Hobby Lobby for a few dollars. After taping the letters on (I only had one "F" stencil so I had to wait for the first one to dry then add the next one!) I painted using white wall paint and a stencil brush. It was hard to get in between the weave so after the first coat I took off the stencil and using a small angled brush I filled in the spaces. Here is what I ended up with...
I decided to write "Stuff" on it because it really is going to be used for just that! I also didn't want to make it to specific like "Toys" so that I could move it around the house where needed. I am happy with how it turned out and plan to make another one for my office...any suggestions on what it could say?
{jen}
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What an awesome idea! I love stencils! Thank you for sharing!
ReplyDeleteVery cute! I never thought to stencil a basket, but it looks great!
ReplyDeleteStenciling baskets is a wonderful idea!
ReplyDeleteLove it! Great job!
ReplyDeleteExcellent idea!
ReplyDeleteHow about "more stuff"!
Keep the ideas coming!
dee dee
hahaha cute!!!
DeleteHi Jen! I like the stuff added to your wicker basket, I have to try this, Walmart sells stencils and so does Dollar Tree you might want to take a look! Thanks for stopping by my blog, I'm now following you on Linky Follower!
ReplyDeleteBrilliant! This just finishes the look and I have been known to label things with the label "stuff" (in fact there's a file box beside my desk that says just that!). Last year I moved on to wire baskets so this would definitely be a way to update the seagrass baskets that are kicking around.
ReplyDeleteI'm off to search for a basket . . .
Claire @ alittlesomethinginthemeantime.blogspot.com
I wasn't sure it would work, but it really really does.
ReplyDeleteI have lots of baskets so now I desperately need some stencils. I tried to do something freehand recently and it was total rubbish - needless to say I never posted it lol !
Fantastic! I don't think I've ever seen stenciling like that on a basket but it looks great. :-) Thanks so much for sharing your cleverness with us at Inspiration Friday this week!
ReplyDeleteVanessa
How about Bills? :) I love this idea. Great job.
ReplyDeleteLaura
Love the stencilled basket-may have to try it-following from TDC-stop by for a visit!
ReplyDeleteThe stenciling really makes the basket much more special.
ReplyDeleteJen! I love this! It makes the basket look so sophisticated. And who doesn't have "stuff."
ReplyDeleteblessings,
karianne