My old hamper was a bit dull for my taste so I gave it a face lift without spending a dime. I used spray paint and duct tape that I had on hand to turn this drab woven basket into something much more exciting!
Supplies Needed: Large straw basket, spray paint, duct tape. 1. Tape off your negative space. If you're doing stripes I suggest an odd number such as three or five. Press your tape edges down to make sure your paint doesn't blur or leak.
2. Spray paint two thin coats according to manugacturer's instructions. 3. Let your paint dry before removing your tape.
Use your large straw basket to corral umbrellas, rolls of wrapping paper, or toys. Enjoy! -Rachel
Been looking forward to this! Fantastic DIY, Rachel! So clever...
Thanks for sharing!
♥
Talia Christine
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Posted by: Talia Christine | May 20, 2012 at 10:18 PM
That's so wonderful! Thanks so much for sharing I love how it turned out for you!
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Posted by: Sarah | May 20, 2012 at 10:19 PM
Beautiful! What an awesome idea!
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Posted by: Kate | May 20, 2012 at 10:19 PM
Did I mention I LOVE the color of that duct tape?
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Posted by: Kate | May 20, 2012 at 10:20 PM
I dress up my hamper with my dirty clothes every day!
Posted by: LDiggitty | May 20, 2012 at 10:22 PM
Me too! I think I might have some in that blue! Better find a basket and dig out the old ducktape!
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Posted by: Sarah | May 20, 2012 at 10:23 PM
I like...I like...very creative! :-) Thanks for sharing.
Posted by: Jennifer | May 20, 2012 at 10:28 PM
Cute, cute, cute, Rachel!
Posted by: ruthie | May 20, 2012 at 10:41 PM
Super cute! What a difference a little paint makes!
xx
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Posted by: Allison | May 20, 2012 at 10:58 PM
Another great idea!
Posted by: Miss K | May 20, 2012 at 11:14 PM
Where did you get the basket from?? Super cute. (:
Posted by: Kayla | May 20, 2012 at 11:15 PM
That looks really nice! :-)
Posted by: tinajo | May 20, 2012 at 11:19 PM
Such a great hamper to start with...I love a good and sturdy one. And I need to start using spray paint more-it opens worlds to me I never though I had:) (The shoes in the shot are fantastic too!!)
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Posted by: abby clark | May 20, 2012 at 11:25 PM
Kayla,
I thrifted it but I know you can buy them new at places like Target or World Market, etc.
Posted by: Rachel Denbow | May 20, 2012 at 11:28 PM
i love this diy...will be doing this
Posted by: Ange | May 20, 2012 at 11:33 PM
Such a neat idea!
Posted by: Linda Lanae Nguyen Bailey | May 20, 2012 at 11:34 PM
Creative and easy...you speak my language haha! Love it!
Brooke
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Posted by: Brooke | May 20, 2012 at 11:47 PM
Awwwww so cute Rachel! There's nothin a good can of spray paint can't do!
Love,
Stephanie May*
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Posted by: Stephanie May* | May 21, 2012 at 12:48 AM
Great DIY. I would love to do it with red or orange paint, maybe both. Bright and colorful :)
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Posted by: Viveca Johansen | May 21, 2012 at 02:13 AM
Always such simple beautiful ideas at their best!! I want to dress our hamper too...maybe my laundry baskets whilst I'm at it so that doing the laundry is more fun. Hopefully it will inspire me to attack the hamper more dutifully;)
Posted by: Lindsay | May 21, 2012 at 02:50 AM