She is my Quickies makeover for today.
Warped, decrepit.
Boasted a genuine rat's nest inside.
No one wanted her, but did they notice?
She's a genuine antique!
Always inspect the canes used to weave and the bottom.
Her bottom is a thick piece of wood.
Not passing judgment or anything.
After soaking the basket, I pushed and pulled her back into shape.
Here she is basking in the sun to dry.
Used a torn cotton ribbon to Mod Podge around the handle.
See y'all!
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That's beautiful Donna! Love how you transformed it! I'm going to have to remember your mending trick for the handle.
ReplyDeleteI'm a basket lover and am SO glad you rescued this sweetie. Love the design woven into the side. Just how DO you determine if it's an oldie or not ? I mean, I can have a good guess, but sometimes I'm just not sure and I'm looking for one thing that will tell me for sure.
ReplyDeleteGreat little makeover. I like that she's a little warped and that you took the time to save her! She's beautiful now!
ReplyDeleteTania
Great save!
ReplyDeleteShe is a happy pretty basket now!!
ReplyDeleteI want a basket like that in my life ♥
ReplyDeletesummerdaisy.net
Nice recycling! I always see hundreds of baskets at the various thrift stores.
ReplyDeleteYou are such a basket whisper lol!!!! You transformed her back to pretty.
ReplyDeleteHugs Donna have a great new week.
Kris
Love her! I have used jute wrapped around to fix a handle. I like the ribbon/mod podge idea too.
ReplyDeleteA basking basket! Good save!
ReplyDeleteA ugly duckling to a swan!
ReplyDeleteGreat job of getting her back in shape ... love the color.
ReplyDeleteWho knew that you could reshape a warped basket? Thanks for the tip, Donna!
ReplyDeleteShe's lovely now. Great save on the handle.
ReplyDeleteYour basket turned out beautiful! I would never thought about replacing the handle parts with cotton ribbon. Love love this idea! I will keep it in mind for future baskets.
ReplyDeletexo Dianne
what a find, I love the basket and the color!!! Great job!
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