Do you have an old basket or two at home that could use a bit of a new look? Why not give them that touch of spring using one of these easy tricks? Once you have refurbished an old basket, you can use it around your home or even for presenting a loved one with a memorable gift.
Paint
Woven baskets can always be painted and, if you want to give yours that touch of spring, make sure that you choose the right colours. You could use a single colour or multiple colours. You could even paint your basket in light pastel shades of the rainbow. Just remember to blend each colour into the next for the best effect.
Flowers
You can add fresh or artificial flowers to your basket. All you will need to do is add wire stems so that they can be secured to the basket. You need not cover the entire basket with flowers. Instead, you can secure them to the handle or you can secure several to one part of the basket to make it look like a mini bouquet. It will depend on your preferences as well as the shape and size of the basket.
Ribbons
Ribbons are also excellent for sprucing up any basket and you can give the basket a theme simply by choosing the right colours. Just like paint, you need to choose the right colours when selecting ribbons. You can use one, two, or more colours depending on your preferences. Weave the ribbons into the basket or simply wrap them around the handle.
Filler
Add a colourful filler to the basket for extra colour. A bright-coloured filler is perfect because it will create the ultimate base for your gift. Unlike paint and ribbon, you don’t have to choose pastels for your filler. In fact, if you use bright green filler it can prove truly impressive.
Remember, these ideas can be used on their own or you can combine them. For instance, you can paint your basket and add some flowers and a colourful filler. Remember to fill the basket with the very best goodies if you plan on sending it as a gift!