Wednesday, January 11, 2012

White Washed French Country Basket

Bon Jour, Mon Amis!
Do you love the look of rustic baskets as much as I do?  Oui?  Well, today I thought I'd share with you one of my latest creations, a wicker basket that I gave a French Country accent to!
What could be more French Country than chicken wire? I really love the look.  I began by giving the basket a white washed treatment, which really gives it Old World charm, I think!
 Next, I created an oversized tag from one of my all time favorite French graphics from the Graphics Fairy.
The piece de la resistance is a key that says "dream".  As in "dreaming of Provence"!
 Oh, and I can't forget the big floppy bow that I made out of rustic looking burlap.  This was a fun project, which transported me to the French countryside (in my mind, anyway!!). I'm adding this lovely to my Etsy shop, if you care to take a peek!  Au revoir!

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12 comments:

  1. NanaDianaJanuary 11, 2012 at 10:27 PM

    That's a beauty, Donna. I think someone will snap that right up! Looks like you ae back at it! xo Diana

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  2. Fishtail CottageJanuary 11, 2012 at 10:32 PM

    what a pretty find! love the key - so cool! xoox, tracie

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  3. Myric January 12, 2012 at 1:05 AM

    This is so pretty. Made me dream of provence as well!

    Xoxo
    myric

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  4. Sissie's Shabby CottageJanuary 12, 2012 at 6:26 AM

    Hi Donna,
    Love your french market basket! The burlap ribbon, tag and the key just makes it perfect.

    hugs
    Sissie

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  5. Lisa ~Suburban Retreat~January 12, 2012 at 7:12 AM

    You've pulled it all together beautifully ... such great attention to detail!

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  6. Musings from Kim K.January 12, 2012 at 10:03 AM

    I just love the tag and the key embellishment. Another fantastic creation, Donna.

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  7. Jan@southernjunkin'January 12, 2012 at 3:49 PM

    Genius! Using the chicken wire is pure genius! Love it!

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  8. Myric January 13, 2012 at 2:38 AM

    Oh you are so sweet Donna! I will try to take a rest. Keep warm yourself. I am surprised you dont like cold knowing you were from. I cant wait till I can get used to it. My limit is 77. Can u imagine? My hubby is hot and sweaty and I am covered in flanel clothes! Lol!

    Xoxo
    myric

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  9. johnJanuary 13, 2012 at 8:07 AM

    Hello Donna...mmm this looks gorgeous...you got me dreaming of Provence that's for sure...I can see the basket filled full of French lavender ahhh nice ! Have a nice weekend ! Gail x

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  10. Fitra2009January 14, 2012 at 1:54 PM

    You has a great article. I'm very interesting to stopping here and leaves you a comment. Good work.

    Lets keep writing and share to us and other.

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  11. DebbieJanuary 15, 2012 at 4:54 PM

    I think this is the prettiest basket ever, Donna! The burlap bow really does it for me.
    xxxooo

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  12. My Little Home and GardenJanuary 15, 2012 at 7:43 PM

    Bonjour,
    All your basket needs now is a big bunch of French lavender!
    À bientôt!

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