Simple Stenciled Basket

Inexpensive baskets are plentiful at yard sales and thrift stores. Use this easy project to transform them into stylish storage.

By Marian Parsons, Mustard Seed Interiors
Filed under: Baskets, Organization, How To

Stencil Design

Tape stencil into place with painter's tape. Dip a 1-inch-round, stiff-bristled paintbrush into cream acrylic or latex paint. Remove excess paint on a paper towel, leaving brush mostly dry. Hold brush perpendicular to basket surface and apply paint with a pouncing motion. Remove stencil and allow paint to dry.