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    Home » DIY » Painted Furniture

    Painted Patriotic Picnic Basket

    By: Jane · Updated: 21 Jun, '16 · This post may contain affiliate links · 20 Comments

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    I've been painting up a storm lately and I thought I'd stop long enough to share this patriotic picnic basket with you. Perfect for toting some snacks to eat while watching July 4th fireworks or to take on a picnic. 

    Painted patriotic picnic basket | cottage at the crossroads

    The picnic basket is one I've had for a few years that I picked up for a song at the local auction. It's been hiding out in our storage building which I'm in the process of cleaning out. It's a vintage basket from the 60s or 70s with a pretty woven diamond pattern on the sides.

    Painted patriotic picnic basket | cottage at the crossroads

    Once you're picnic basic is ready to go, check out these romantic picnic ideas for couples and enjoy yourself.

    Valspar spray paint

    The hinged top and the metal handles were spray painted with Deep Sea Diving by Valspar in a gloss finish. It's such a great patriotic or nautical shade of blue. 

    Painted patriotic picnic basket | cottage at the crossroads

    The rest of the basket was painted with Annie Sloan chalk paint in pure white, and then I hot glued a little red, white, and blue trim underneath the rim of the basket. 

    Painted patriotic picnic basket | cottage at the crossroads

    As I was cleaning out the storage building, I ran across more patriotic items such as this adorable metal pail and this patriotic pillow sham that you may remember that I used when I was adding some patriotic touches to the front porch a few years ago. 

    Metal retro looking sand pail | cottage at the crossroads

    Here's another one of those little pails. Reminds me of vintage sand buckets of years ago although these are reproductions. The picnic basket, the pails, and the pillow sham were all taken to my new booth.

    The knobby kneed owl store

    My booth is located in the new store in our town called The Knobby Kneed Owl. I'm so excited because I've always wanted  my own booth where I could sell some of my finds and treasures. 

    Booth inside the knobby kneed owl

    Here I am with the owner Aubrey Totten setting up my booth before opening day, and you can spot the patriotic picnic basket on the table.

    Booth inside the knobby kneed owl

    You may recognize some of the items if you've been following the blog for a few years! 

    Booth in the knobby kneed owl

    And I'm happy to say that quite a few of the items have sold since opening day, including the patriotic picnic basket. A friend from high school saw it in a photo on Facebook and immediately contacted me about purchasing it and the pillow sham. (I think she must be planning a picnic, don't you?)

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    Painted patriotic picnic basket | cottage at the crossroads

    So if you run across one of these vintage picnic baskets, grab it because it looks so darn good painted! I'll be sharing a few more of my painted goodies that I've put in my booth in the next few days. In the meantime, y'all stay cool!

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    1. Barbara Warner

      June 28, 2016 at 2:45 pm

      Love the basket! I like anything red/white, and blue! I have a big picnic basket by Redmon. I don't think it would be a good idea to paint it? Maybe I could find a less expensive model!

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    2. MariaElena

      June 15, 2016 at 8:29 am

      Love, love your basket! Congratulations on your new booth. I know you will do well. You are so talented. Take care, Maria

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    3. Jane Windham

      June 14, 2016 at 9:36 pm

      Wow! I would like to come shop there, Kim, especially when you put your items there! I think I've seen them all!

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    4. Brenta

      June 14, 2016 at 8:08 pm

      don't live in your area, so I can't visit your booth, but I do wish you the best of luck. Everything is so creative.

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      • Jane Windham

        June 14, 2016 at 9:24 pm

        That is so sweet, Brenda! Thank you so much for your good wishes!

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    5. Dolly

      June 14, 2016 at 6:48 pm

      Love everything and can't wait to get over to the shop! Happy Sales for you!

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      • Jane Windham

        June 14, 2016 at 9:28 pm

        You may want to bring some items over to sell, Dolly!

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    6. Nancy

      June 14, 2016 at 5:03 pm

      I live in Greenwood. Is the store in Cross Hill? I would love to visit.

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      • Jane Windham

        June 14, 2016 at 9:25 pm

        Nancy, the store would be about a 3 hour drive for you. We live near Lamar which is not too far from Florence, SC.

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    7. Jean Windham

      June 14, 2016 at 1:43 pm

      Love the baaket. The red white and blue right fir purchasing for the Fourth of July. Maybe there is a place in my house. Jean

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      • Jane Windham

        June 14, 2016 at 9:29 pm

        Thanks Jean! It has already sold!

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    8. Debbie

      June 14, 2016 at 10:45 am

      Oh, my gosh! That basket is the cutest thing EVER!!! I love it. Great idea and great job!

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      • Jane Windham

        June 14, 2016 at 9:34 pm

        Thanks for saying that, Debbie! I am looking for more picnic baskets that I can paint!

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    9. Ann

      June 14, 2016 at 9:19 am

      Good luck with your store!

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    10. Nancie

      June 14, 2016 at 8:36 am

      I love that basket, Jane! My mother in law gave me one just like yours. Sadly to say it never showed up in Florida when we moved from Ohio. It certainly was a vintage treasure. Not only did the basket not make it, quite a number of things didn't make it either. I love going to antique shops like yours. Good luck to you in your new venture!

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    11. Stella Gustafson

      June 14, 2016 at 8:13 am

      I have twobaskets jst li k e those they are in my dining room. Getting out the paints and panting mine. Thanks for sharing.

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      • Stella Gustafson

        June 14, 2016 at 8:15 am

        In correct spelling thats what happens when your kitten is trying to help☺

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        • Jane Windham

          June 14, 2016 at 9:35 pm

          Oh, I have a kitty that walks across my laptop all the time!!!

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    12. Kim Nichols

      June 14, 2016 at 6:44 am

      Jane, I love the patriotic basket. Congrats on your new venture and I hope you do well! I'm going to be consigning all my stuff next month when a consignment shop moves to a 9000 sq. foot warehouse close to me. I can't wait to clean out!!

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