Shabby Chic Wicker Basket Upcycle
The bottom of a laundry basket was salvaged and turned into shabby chic wall art with some burlap. Enjoy this DIY wicker basket upcycle idea!
Wicker weave, even when old has just such beautiful texture and dimension that it’s great to hold on to whenever possible. See how you can create a beautiful shabby chic wicker basket upcycle with just a few materials!
DIY Wicker Basket Upcycle
Do you all know what it is? It’s the bottom of an old basket. Yes, the bottom fell out of the basket.
Initially I was going to burn it in the fireplace but I liked the pattern so I kept it thinking I would do something… anything but let it burn.
I went to my trusty paint stash and selectively added some white.
I had recently bought a whole big roll of burlap ribbon and was itching to use it somewhere. This was my chance!
I folded it in two and threaded it around the edge of the circle, like this.
I then threaded some yellow yarn through the twigs and the burlap that way it will stay put! And it also gave it some much needed color.
I tied the ends on the bottom and artfully arranged the yarn!
The last step was to add something special to the center. Since I had that great big roll of burlap I tried to create some burlap rosettes… this was an epic fail. I’m not going to show you how I made them. Instead you can go to You Tube and learn from the experts of which I am not! And the proof is here!
On this one I just threaded yellow yarn in the flower.
Here I attempted to get fancy and did the rosette with the burlap and a white and gold ribbon… because I’m so good I can afford to get fancy…lol!
I tried to glue all these flowers to the basket bottom, which should not be called that anymore. It has been upgraded and is now … a crafty bottom! Not having the patience to wait for the glue to dry so I used some wire and attached them to the back.
And there it is – my crafty Bottom. I don’t really know what you would call it. A wall hanging? I certainly would not go so far as to call it art…lol. All I know is that I saved that poor bottom and turned it into something pretty. I do believe this is the junkiest piece I’ve ever repurposed. What have you repurposed that you had considered to be junk?
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OH WOW! I’m loving it, it looks fab!!! I would call it a wall hanging or a wreath, or pretty wall deco, well, I’m sure there are lots of names for it, cause it looks so pretty Mary! you really gave this piece that was about to go to the trash new life! Burlap was the right choice for this I think and your rosettes are amazing!
Am I to take it that you do not consider this an epic fail Katrin? I was almost ready to throw in the towel with those rosettes!
What a fantastic upcycle. This would make a lovely decoration for the door.
I was thinking that too Dalia, right now I have it hanging on the wall in the staircase. Thanks for your visit.
oh, yes! it turned our so so so lovely! it is a sucess, after all! you know, both greece and croatia share their mediterrain culture, so weaven baskets like this were very common. but, unfortunately, very few people know how to weave it nowadays, so they are pretty hard to find, both new or old. I got some from my grandparents and that’s it. Can’t find new on market for years now. So, this is actually a great find. From trash to treasure, indeed.
Thank you Ana! I am afraid I don’t know the first thing about weaving but I know there are many baskets here. I actually had this one from my mother in law.
Oh, you made a pretty woven wreath! So creative, Mary! Love the burlap flowers, too!
Thank goodness I managed them Gail, I was so impressed with the video but my initial attempts were awful…lol
This is so darn cute! I love to find something that looks like trash and turning it into a treasure! You did a fantastic job of that with this project. Maybe you could even call it a wreath? Lol! Love it!
Thank you Martie, Sometimes the projects that I come up with at the last minute turn out to be the most successful.
I love this! The addition of the burlap and the yarn is just beautiful, and I think your burlap flowers look great! I’ve never seen such a creative use for a basket bottom!
It was a spur of the moment thing Celeste. I think it helped that I had just purchased the burlap. That gave me the idea.
Oh you are so resourceful, Mary! I love your wall art and those burlap flowers are just gorgeous!!
Thank you Handan. Sometimes inspiration strikes when you least expect it.
How creative you are! I would never have thought to upcycle that wicker bottom as you did. Great job!
Big Texas Hugs,
Susan and Bentley
Thank you Susan. I didn’t expect anything to come of this till the moment I spotted the burlap ribbon.
Wow!
Totally pinnable craft, it looks lovely. 😀
“Upcycled, farmhouse chic rosette.”
Thanks and yes that is a perfect name for it.
Mary, it’s the perfect wreath! I love it…especially the rose with the gold edged fabric. And you are kind a wreath wiz anyway, so this is just a variation on a theme.
That you rescued that basket bottom from the fireplace and made this perfect wreath is the penultimate crafty upcycling! Well done friend.
Hugs, Lynn
Those roses in the center gave me much grief Lynn. But Iguess I’ve mastered them now. Never know what you can repurpose till you try. Have a great weekend.
Mary, this basket bottom repurposed into a wreath is awesome!!! Can I call it a wreath? Anyway, it’s beautiful!!!! What a creative idea!! I love the flowers, my fave is probably the burlap and ribbon one, all the different colors and textures rolled into one beautiful flower!! Nice save on this project!! 🙂
You can call it whatever you want Keri. It is the hanging thingie to me now. I’ve put it on my staircase and I’m getting quite a collection there.
You are one creative and clever gal, Mary!
Thanks so much Marie!
Oh my goodness, Mary! I love the way you kept me in suspense through the whole post. I think this is my favorite project of yours recently. Very rustic and pretty!
Thank you Kathryn. It was so much fun to work with it and follow its lead to get to the final result.
You are amazing to come up with transforming the bottom of a basket into a work of art. And I think the burlap flowers look just fine. One would never know it is a recycled piece of wicker. You made it into a enchanting decoration.
Thank you Debra! I have to admit I surprised even myself with this one.
Μαρία, πολύ όμορφο!
Ευχαριστω Αγγελική μου. Καλό Σαββατοκυριακο!
I would call it a wreath! That’s where I would put it on pinterest if I ever actually got around to making that wreath board like I’ve been thinking I should. I LOVE it! Your roses make this a super pretty decoration and with a tiny addition of few sheaths of wheat it would be spring themed, a small Christmas-y decoration and it would be perfect. Great junk rescue!
For the time being Stella I have made a special category and called it a wall hanging… covering all the bases here.
So clever Mary…love it!!!
Thank you Michelle. I have started hanging all of these on the stair well, at least there I have plenty of wall space.
I love how you salvaged the bottom of a basket! What a great idea and It turned out so pretty.
Have a great weekend Mary
Thank yo u Jenny. I am so happy that I was able to save what certainly was a piece of junk.
I can easily call it a pretty unconventional wreath! It is perfect! Well done!
Thank you Katerina. And another thing that did not go to the landfill.
You are so creative! If I haven’t done so, I would love to invite you over at Blogger Spotlight Link and Pin-it Party! It is live now ( runs every Thursdays, 7pm PST until Tuesdays, 9pm). We pin all the entries and you will be seen on five blogs. Hope to see you there!
Thank you Christina I will hop on over.
Thank you for linking up at Funtastic Friday! You are so creative! This would be a great addition to my front door! Reminds me of creative version of a wreath! Maybe a door hanger?
I have put it under the category of wall hanging and I’m leaving it at that, enough bafflement for one week.
This is so cool. The burlap roses are the best. It is so funny how us crafters can’t throw stuff away because we know one day we will think of something to make!
Sherry it is a blessing and a curse. I have one room that is quickly filling up with cardboard boxes and tins cans… for “future projects” “wink”
Hi Mary, I love your crafty bottom! In our house I’m afraid that sad base would have ended up on the bonfire, I just wouldn’t have a clue what else to do with it.
My favourite rosette is the one with the white and gold ribbon running through it. Very pretty and very clever too.
xx
Debbie a year ago mine would have ended up inthe fire too, but now I have developed this sixth sense on how to repurpose.
I like your ‘crafty bottom’ very much, dear Mary!!! It is so decorative!! That was a good upcycling!!! Thank you for inviting me to join your sweet inspiration link. I will do it with pleasure, but I would prefer to link my blogposts which are written in english, otherwise your overseas friends would not be able to understand Greek. May I link some older posts?
I would have absolutly no problem with youlinking whatever you prefer Marie-Anne. And thank you for the compliment,
So clever Mary ~ thank you for sharing @Vintage Charm!
Thank you Cecilia, it was a suprising save.
I would definitely call it wall art, Mary. You did a wonderful job of taking something from trash to treasure to with this project. Pinning and Tweeting. Thanks for sharing at Snickerdoodle Sunday.
There ya go! I absolutely agree with you Beverly. Thank you for visiting.
Mary, this upcycle project of yours is actually pretty amazing! It’s a great piece for an entrance door! Love the Burlap Rosettes! Very creative!
Ilka thank you so much. I have put it in the staircase because that is the only wall space I have left.
Wow this shows such creativity its really beautiful
Thank you so much Lindi! It was a surprise for me too.
This is fabulous!! A great way to use what would otherwise be trash! I’d love it if you shared it the brand new – DIY blog party!
http://www.pleasuresofthenw.com/diy-party-1/
It would be my pleasure Helen. Thank you for dropping by.
This craft bottom turned out so well. I love it!
Thank you so much!
That project was a perfect rpurpose of that old basket. I really like it. Thank you so much for linking at #overthemoon! I look forward to seeing what you share every week. Please come back for #WonderfulWednesday or #ThursdayFavoriteThings. Don’t forget to comment your link #’s so I can be sure to visit. Pinned and shared.
Marilyn than you for your kind words. It is always a pleasure to visit your parties.
You are too clever for words Mary. I love this very much. Thanks for sharing at Five Star Frou-Frou this week. Love, Mimi xxx
Thank you Mimi for dropping by.
What a fun way to use that old piece of basket! Love it!
Thank you Sara. It was an unexpected project for me.
This is so creative! I really love how it turned out.
Thank you Erin. It was a spur of the moment thing, sometimes those are the best.
Mary, You are so very creative! Love this! I would call it wall decor, and it turned out beautiful. I think your flowers are lovely. This would look great hanging on your door as well as the wall.
That was the same conclusion I came to also Linda. Thank you for your kind words.
I love this! Such a creative way to upcycle something that you’d otherwise throw out. I think it would look great on a door in place of a wreath!
Thank you Ginnie. I am hanging it up on the stair way for all to see since I don’t want to put nails on the door.
Wow. This is gorgeous! Amazing what you can do with old stuff. Thanks so much for sharing with us at Merry Monday.
I have to agree with you there Sherry! Not even old stuff but a piece of junk is how I saw it. Thanks for stopping by.
You are the queen of recycling! I love how this turned out. And I must say that it is the first bottom that I’ve ever seen repurposed. I think your roses turned out great. Especially for a first-timer. I watched that video and she makes it look so easy but I’m sure that it’s not. I think that this would look great hanging on a wall or on your door. I think it’s a huge success. Great job.
I like that Nikki! The first bottom that has been repurposed. lol I have already put it on a wall on the stairway so that all who enter can see it. I’m actually amassing quite a collection. I am findling lately that the projects that are done at the last minute turn out the best… let’s hear it for procrastination.
Another great Mary creation 🙂 I love the little rosette! Thanks for linking up at Welcome Home Wednesdays! See you tomorrow! xo
Thanks Erin. I had a lot of fun doing this because there was nothing set in my mind beforehand.
That IS art, Mary! I think that it is beautiful. I wish that I could look at something and be able to see a creation. I am not that talented, but I sure do admire anyone who is. I’m especially in love with the gold and white ribbon accented rosette. Thank you so much for sharing this with Upsy Daisy Linkup!
Regina, I could not have done this a year ago. It’s because I became a blogger and spend the whole day on blogs that I have opened my mind and can now see possibilities.
Wow! Brilliant! I love the flowers— I love the whole project!
Thank you so much Gigi, I love when you start something and don’t know where it will take you.
If YOU love it, that’s all that matters 🙂
Connie it was ready for the dumpster before, since I was able to save it, well it has taken on special meaning.
Beautiful recycle wreath
Thank you Anita. Sometimes all it takes is a little thinking outside the box.
This is like making a silk purse from a sow’s ear!
Beautiful recycle!
Aww thank you Ellen for your very sweet comment.
This is called trash to treasure! Hugs
Yes Sandy! That’s exactly what it is, thank you for your sweet comment.
Total win. Love it.
Thank you Michele, it was an inspired idea and I was able to save what I had originally thought was headed for the fire.
I love me a good upcycle. Slap on some burlap and it’s even better! I love what you did with an old basket bottom. So ingenious!
Thank you so much. You never now what can be saved.
I am so glad you didn’t throw that basket bottom away! They are very useful as you proved with your pretty makeover. Your burlap roses look great!
Thanks AnnMarie, those burlap roses took a while till I got the hang of them!
Love how you turned this into something pretty. Found you on Sunday’s Best Linkup.
Thank you something, even the humblest of things deserve a second chance.
I’m so glad you didn’t throw in the towel Mary! I love what you did! It’s really thinking outside the box, it’s repurposed and it’s different. All wins in my book.
Thank you so much Linda. Sometimes inspiration strikes with the most mundane things.
I had not seen this before, and I am impressed with how you consistently create something nice out of nothing. It looked like fire kindling until you created with it.
Now its so pretty and all the textures stand out, perfect for a garden or patio area, its very very nice.
Leanna I did not have a create bone in my body till I started blogging. It has opened me up to so much creativity and it feeds on my brain while I sleep!
Wonderful wall art! I would’ve have ever guessed that this was the bottom of a basket! I love the flowers you made. So pretty!!!
Thank you T’onna I managed to save the bottom and learned how to make the flowers so it is a win-win!
Hi Mary,
Very Pretty piece. Has a country girl feel.
Thanks Michele, I was so happy to be able to save it
Absolutely brilliant! I especially love the three flowers in the center! -Marci @ Stone Cottage Adventures
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Thanks so much Marci, it had such humble beginnings.
Hola Mary me encanta tú trabajo…….una idea genial!!
Precioso….BESOS
Muchas gracias!
Thank you for sharing this on the Whisk It Wednesday Link Party At Carrie’s Home Cooking. Tomorrow when the new party begins you will be one of the featured links! Have a wonderful week! ~ Carrie @ Carrie’s Home Cooking
Thank you so much Carrie, I really did not expect this to be so popular when I made it. 🙂
This, Mary… this is a wonder! How on earth do you see all this potential? I love it. Such a good save.
Thanks Julie, sometimes I ask myself the same question. 😉