Used Baskets From The Junk Shop
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On my latest junkin’ trip I bought several baskets and I can’t wait to brighten them up. I also bought a few things from the local online auction.
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My granddaughter Sofi went to the junk shop with me. I spotted this piece but didn’t know what I could do with it. She said she would make some mini cupcakes to display on the tiered wood holder. Great idea. I have to paint it first though.
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The vinyl pumpkin decal on the painted wood sign has to go. It isn’t adhered very well and I can make a different sign with the wood.
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The candleholder looks like an old Kirkland or Bombay piece. I plan to paint it white and distress the paint.
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This basket will get a coat of white paint. It would make a great centerpiece. I just need to decide what to put in it.
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I plan to paint this wrought iron piece white also. Then hang it on the wall. I love architectural pieces.
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The frame will be painted white. When I say white I really mean off-white. The pieces I spray paint will be painted with Rust-Oleum Satin Heirloom White, my favorite off-white paint color.
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The metal hanging bucket or “mail box” is so cute. The colors are perfect for Summer. I just wish it didn’t say Mail Box. I think someone wrote that on the metal with a permanent marker. I may be able to remove the writing but it’s doubtful.
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This dark basket has burlap ribbon wrapped around the top. I plan to brush paint the basket and burlap white.
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The wire basket was cool too. Guess what? It’s going to be white.
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The basket with divider is very, very dirty. Luckily the divider is removable. I plan to clean it and paint it. How about black?
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I bought the three levels at an online auction and I think I paid $2 for all 3.
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The metal mail or card cabinet was $5. I am taking it to the booth as is because I don’t need this piece and do not want to paint it.
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The last piece is the enamel pot with lid. I paid $10 for it.
What do you think of my purchases? Any project ideas? Leave a note and thanks for being here, Kathy

Nice finds as usual! I could see the basket painted orange for Halloween. I agree with you on the white paint, you can’t go wrong. Too bad they put a sticker on the aqua board, it’s really a neat color.
Thank you. I will try that!
Try alcohol on the permanent marker. It may work, just be gentle .