Thursday, May 26, 2011

Mossy Baskets

I have wanted to knock off the Pottery Barn's Moss covered
baskets that they featured around Easter time. 
I like the organic feel of these baskets. 
I have been trying to find a cheap basket to experiment with. 
I found one today for a buck.
Some black acrylic paint, 2 bags of moss, spray adhesive and some embroidery floss
 and I had a pretty good knock off.


I painted the basket so that the pink color wouldn't show through.
I used acrylic paint simply because I didn't have any dark spray paint on hand.





Here you can see how I wrapped the embroidery floss around the handle. 
It really helped hold the moss on.

Perfect for a fun centerpiece on the porch table.
I am sure I will have a plant in there soon.

Let me know what you think!

** Tutorial is up!  Visit HERE to get the step by step instructions**

I am linking up with:
Feather Your Nest Friday at French Country Cottage
Inspiration Friday at At The Picket Fence
My Romantic Home for Show & Tell Fridays
Chic on a Shoestring Budget for Flaunt it Friday
Tabletop Tuesdays at A Stroll Thru Life


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22 comments:

  1. Melissa@TheHappierHomemakerMay 26, 2011 at 8:54 PM

    I love it! Did you just spray the basket with the adhesive and press the moss on? (I've never used the spray adhesive before)

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  2. Donna~One Simple Country GirlMay 26, 2011 at 9:03 PM

    Love it!

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  3. AnonymousMay 26, 2011 at 10:06 PM

    OMG, it is beautiful!! I love it!! Could we please get a little tutorial??? Also did you recently purchase the ribbon, it would so match my kitchen. Where did you get the moss? Sorry for the questions, but I really would love to make one!! Sue

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  4. Linda@Coastal CharmMay 27, 2011 at 12:17 AM

    Okay...now I know that I need to get my moss and get going...I got my basket back in March...just gotta find some time. Yours turned out so nice...love the touch of ribbon.

    Blessings,
    Linda

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  5. Robin JohnsonMay 27, 2011 at 1:42 AM

    It's so perfect for the porch. I love it.

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  6. Sissie's Shabby CottageMay 27, 2011 at 7:25 AM

    This is so pretty and I love it with the green apples.

    hugs
    Sissie

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  7. At The Picket FenceMay 27, 2011 at 7:54 PM

    That is just darling Lacy and I love the ribbon tied to it! I may have to try my hand at one of these soon. :-) Thank you so much for sharing this with us at Inspiration Friday this week!
    Vanessa

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  8. SarahMay 30, 2011 at 6:47 PM

    Lacy, it looks terrific. I like it filled with the green apples. How did you adhere the moss? I've got baskets in my attic. I think I need to make myself a moss covered basket for our summer table. I love this idea. ~ Sarah

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  9. AnonymousMay 30, 2011 at 7:09 PM

    Hi Lacy! Oh, you're the smartest one! I love this!
    Be a sweetie,
    Shelia ;)

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  10. Ceekay-THINKIN of HOMEMay 30, 2011 at 7:09 PM

    You did a great job! It looks fantastic!

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  11. PAINTORDIG.blogspot.comMay 30, 2011 at 10:06 PM

    Beautiful. Don't you love it when a plan comes together. In fact I like yours better than PB.

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  12. AnonymousMay 31, 2011 at 6:11 AM

    This is wonderful Lacy! I have a bunch of baskets in the basement. Wonder if I can put one together like yours. Great idea with the floss.

    Beautiful basket and great inspiration.

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  13. Nellie's Cozy PlaceMay 31, 2011 at 12:38 PM

    Your basket turned out just great!
    and looks so pretty full of apples,
    and I am sure it would look lovely with a plant as well. Looks great on your table.
    Blessings, Nellie

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  14. Pattie @ Olla-PodridaMay 31, 2011 at 1:15 PM

    Wow! Would you move in with me? This is such a great idea and I have a backyard full of moss. Thanks for the great tutorial.

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  15. Marty@A Stroll Thru LifeMay 31, 2011 at 2:21 PM

    Wow, I am totally impressed. You did a fantastic job and filled with the apples it is just perfect. Very creative. Thanks so much for joining TTT. Hugs, Marty

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  16. GailMay 31, 2011 at 2:35 PM

    Thanks for the embroidery floss tip

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  17. jessicaMay 31, 2011 at 5:21 PM

    Wow! Just beautiful..my head is already spinning with ideas! I think you did a marvelous job!

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  18. a quiet lifeMay 31, 2011 at 10:04 PM

    looks wonderful~

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  19. UnknownJune 1, 2011 at 8:47 AM

    Lovely basket, I am inspired to try this.
    Thanks for sharing.
    Michele

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  20. Buttercup BlissJune 1, 2011 at 10:39 AM

    This is the cutest thing I have seen in a while!!! I love it!

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  21. All That GlittersJune 1, 2011 at 10:12 PM

    I think your basket looks better than the pb basket!

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  22. JillyAugust 2, 2011 at 11:15 PM

    I noticed one thing that, your basket looks better than the pb basket. your arrangement is so wonderful and looks full of greenery.
    Miami Web Design

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