Thrift store picnic basket makeover is simple with this faux finish technique to give it instant cottage charm.

It's thift store makeover day with the team for July! I've actually had this project completed since May, but just getting around to sharing the process on how I achieced the faux finish for it.
You can see how it was used in this fun Pinterest Challenge with a few blogging friends on how we decorate with picnic baskets! 

Picnic Basket Makeover

I picked this old picnic basket up at the thrift store quite a few years ago with the intention of giving it a simple paint makeover.
It found its way into the attic where it was lost for a bit. 
It was in great shape and quite sturdy. 
Lided baskets like this are great for other uses besides the typical picnic.  They are great for hiding and organizing things in your home. 
My intention is to take this to the lake house and use as decor on one of the fireplace hearths. 
This makeover took no time at all!
Here is a Facebook Live video that I did with more detail on the process.

Supplies Needed

Basket of ChoiceVaselineRagGray PaintSpray SealerPaint Brush

This project takes no time at all from start to finish.

You'll be dry brushing your paint on the basket. Dry brushing is a technique where you slightly dip the brush in the paint. You then remove excess off with a paper towel. With a light hand, you'll lightly paint the basket in a haphazard manner. This allows ...