Dog Toy Basket ($4 thrift store makeover)

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Create a dog toy basket simply out of an old thrift store basket…change it up with a little paint, a sweet sign, and a few toys!

Create a dog toy basket simply out of an old thrift store basket...change it up with a little paint, a sweet sign, and a few toys! artsychicksrule.com #dogbasket #basketmakeover

Baskets, baskets, and more baskets!

Today I’m sharing another one from haul #4

Create a dog toy basket simply out of an old thrift store basket...change it up with a little paint, a sweet sign, and a few toys! artsychicksrule.com #dogbasket #basketmakeover

This basket…

Create a dog toy basket simply out of an old thrift store basket...change it up with a little paint, a sweet sign, and a few toys! artsychicksrule.com #dogbasket #basketmakeover

Another awesome basket find for $4…no need to do a thing to it.

Create a dog toy basket simply out of an old thrift store basket...change it up with a little paint, a sweet sign, and a few toys! artsychicksrule.com #dogbasket #basketmakeover

But, I wanted to give it a little dry brushing to make it match my decor better. And I wanted to make it a basket to hold dog toys at our beach condo.

So I pulled out my chip brush and my “Drop Cloth” paint to change it up a little.

Create a dog toy basket simply out of an old thrift store basket...change it up with a little paint, a sweet sign, and a few toys! artsychicksrule.com #dogbasket #basketmakeover

I went a little heavier with this one than I did the last one I did with this color.

If you missed that basket makeover, you can see it and another one >>> here.

I simply “dry brush” the paint on so that it doesn’t cover it fully. I like seeing a little of the brown color underneath.

Want to know how to dry brush? Check out this post >>> here.

See how it makes it just look like a different color of weave…not like a painted basket?

Create a dog toy basket simply out of an old thrift store basket...change it up with a little paint, a sweet sign, and a few toys! artsychicksrule.com #dogbasket #basketmakeover

Create a dog toy basket simply out of an old thrift store basket...change it up with a little paint, a sweet sign, and a few toys! artsychicksrule.com #dogbasket #basketmakeover

I love the subtle effect and it’s so simple to do.

Next, I pulled this ceramic hanger out of my stash and paint it with the same color.

Create a dog toy basket simply out of an old thrift store basket...change it up with a little paint, a sweet sign, and a few toys! artsychicksrule.com #dogbasket #basketmakeover

Then created this cute graphic for my pup, Ryder, and my daughter’s pup, Maggie. (and used my Silhouette Cameo to cut it out)

Create a dog toy basket simply out of an old thrift store basket...change it up with a little paint, a sweet sign, and a few toys! artsychicksrule.com #dogbasket #basketmakeover

I just used the vinyl this time instead of using the cutout as a stencil.
So easy!

Don’t have a Silhouette? I have other ways you can transfer graphics in this post >>> here.

Create a dog toy basket simply out of an old thrift store basket...change it up with a little paint, a sweet sign, and a few toys! artsychicksrule.com #dogbasket #basketmakeover

I hung it up with a little fishing line. If you look closely, you can see it.

Create a dog toy basket simply out of an old thrift store basket...change it up with a little paint, a sweet sign, and a few toys! artsychicksrule.com #dogbasket #basketmakeover

So many cute toys for them to play with.

OH, and if you hadn’t guessed, I took these while we were at the beach this weekend.

This is the wall and fireplace that we are planning to remove, by the way. I’m so excited about it and thrilled that it will give us a little more room in the living space. More on that later. (Not sure what I’m talking about? Check out my Instagram page, click the “beach condo” circle at the top, and watch the stories at the end.)

Up close of the paint on the basket…

Create a dog toy basket simply out of an old thrift store basket...change it up with a little paint, a sweet sign, and a few toys! artsychicksrule.com #dogbasket #basketmakeover

Create a dog toy basket simply out of an old thrift store basket...change it up with a little paint, a sweet sign, and a few toys! artsychicksrule.com #dogbasket #basketmakeover

So sweet. We are ready for a visit with Ryder and Maggie! :)

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Create a dog toy basket simply out of an old thrift store basket...change it up with a little paint, a sweet sign, and a few toys! artsychicksrule.com #dogbasket #basketmakeover

Missed any of the rest of the haul’s makeovers? Check them out here:

I’ll see you back here later this week with another one from the haul! Hope you have a wonderful week, friends.

xoxo

 

 

 

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8 Comments

  1. So glad you got down to the beach Nancy! I adore the basket makeover. You have a knack for the driftwood look. :) And that sign has the perfect fonts. Way to go!!
    Have fun and create on!!!

  2. So cute! I may have to invest in a Cricut machine someday, looks like a lot of fun! I definitely have some baskets in my stash that would benefit from some dry brushing. Have a great day, and thanks for sharing!

    1. Thanks, Vicki! Yes!! So many things you can do with these machines. :) (and even more that I don’t even utilize yet…but should! ;) ) xo

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