Upcyled Tin Picnic Basket with Stencil



The Picnic Basket was such a thoughtful gift from my sweet sister and her husband.

 

Absolutely delicious ! I am sure she picked it knowing that I would just love

 

the tin basket....and I did.

She knows I save everything : )

 The size of the basket is perfect to reuse, the basket weave

 

is printed and the handles are made of wood. It is very nice quality.

 

The picture below shows the basket. I did not paint the lid. I liked the original color.

 

Picture and Description from Harry and David Catalog-
Still available on line

Picnic Basket Gift Tin

Approx. 6 Royal Riviera® Pears (2 lb 3 oz)

Sharp white cheddar cheese (4 oz)

Olive oil and sea salt water crackers (4 oz)

Dry salami (8 oz)

Spinach artichoke dip (12 oz)

Roasted almonds (4 oz)

Signature truffles [coffee, cherry, raspberry, almond, all dark, double chocolate] (4 oz)

Tin container, 11.5 in L x 7.75 in W x 6.7 in H

Net Weight: 4 lb 7 oz



I used one of my favorite stencils from

 

Cathe Holden's- Inspired Barn at  istencils.com

 

 

 



 

I looked through my Acrylic paints to match the blue and taped off  the label area.

 

I was excited and did not stop to take a picture! Sorry

 

 

After the base color dried I taped down my stencil.

 

 I like to use painter's tape because it is less sticky and you don't want to damage your stencil.

 

 

Remember- You can always use tape to block off or cover areas

that you do not want to paint.

 

 

 I used a color that was similar to the basket weave tone.

 

Use a stencil brush and off load your paint,

 

so your brush seems dry- less is best!

 

 

After my stencil work dried on one side I turned it around

 

and did the other side.

 

 

After everything was dry, I sealed the new label area with

 

FolkArt's Home Décor WAX  in the color- Antique

 

 

A small amount goes a long way.

 

Just a bit on a soft rag is all you need.

 

You can use clear wax or skip this step.

 

I wanted to darken the color of my paint for a better match to the lid.

 

I loved the blue color, but if you don't the lid can be painted any color.

 

Rustoleum spray paint with primer is what I would recommend if you change the color.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Vintage Tin Picnic Baskets are hard to find and expensive.

 

This is my alternative look for less : )

 

I'm not sure but I think this project is upcyled, recycled AND repurposed !!!

 

Let me knew if you like how this turned out-

 

Thank you so much!

 

Xo Lisa S