Wednesday, March 11, 2015

Decoupaged Bread Basket A La Dollar Tree



I don't bake breads often but when I do I'm always searching for something to put them in at breakfast and dinner time.  I recently picked up some baskets and paper napkins, along with colorful deco mesh (for another project, here) from the Dollar Tree.  I have a couple of projects in mind, one of them to decoupage a basket for my breads using decorative napkins.  It's really a simple and easy project.


All you need is a basket, decorative napkins, white glue, water and sponge . .  . all available at the Dollar Tree.



Separate the white paper backing from the printed side of the napkin.



 
Lay the napkin printed side up on the basket.  Wet sponge with water and gently tap the napkin down following the layout.  Tear off any excess, and add napkin pieces to fill-in the basket area, one side at a time. It's easy to overlap using this method.



 
Allow to dry.  Trim off any excess napkin paper.


Once dry, mix one part white glue to 1/4 part water.  Apply mixture using sponge over entire napkin.


You can seal the basket on the outside with glossy varnish, if you want.  I don't know of a sealant that's food safe.




This method of using water and a sponge to apply the napkin is quick and easy. And I found wrinkles to be at a minimum. Once dry, the glue and water mixture as a decoupage, using a sponge to apply, goes on smoothly, too.   

Using this technique, there are so many possibilities to decoupage lots of dollar store baskets and decorative napkins for everyday home usage and for special occasions, inexpensively.


Take a little time to enjoy

and

Happy Crafting!





31 comments:

  1. That turned out so pretty! Thanks for sharing. I look forward to doing one for myself! Have a great day!

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  2. What a neat idea. Is the white glue method the same idea as using mod podge?

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  3. WOW, that is so clever and very pretty. Thanks for sharing.

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  4. That is beautiful, Gail! I have some napkins that are so pretty and I want a way to save some. This just might be it! Thanks for all your crafty ideas! :-)

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  5. I would never have thought to do this with a basket. Now I am going to hunt for baskets. The possibilities are endless. Thank you so much. Blessings

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  6. Way to amp up an ordinary basket. This is so pretty!

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  7. Gail, you are just so creative. This would be a great idea for Easter baskets too. You could have a lot of fun personalizing them with different napkin patterns without breaking the bank. P.S. I love that your sponge is purple too!!

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  8. GORGEOUS!!! I love this Gail. When you said you are working with the same napkins I had... I thought your craft is trickier than mine with all of the crevices you need to work with. This turned out stunning!

    Sharing on Facebook!

    Have a wonderful weekend~

    Robin

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  9. That turned out just lovely Gail! I would never have thought to decoupage a basket, but it looks fabulous. What a great idea!

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  10. Another amazing project Gail. I'll have to look for some decorative napkins and baskets the next time I'm at the Dollar Tree. Thanks for sharing.

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  11. Very fun idea! What's even better, not expensive! I love how the basket turned out. Thanks for sharing at Idea Box! Can't wait to see other crafts in the future.

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  12. Great idea - it looks fantastic!

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  13. I just saw this idea posted on HomeTalk and it's so clever I had to drop by and say THANK YOU for a fabulous idea that can be used for so many different occasions. I am so excited to use for Easter..but also for every day use and other holidays. I will be a regular visitor now!

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  14. How lovely Gail! This turned out great!

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  15. What a beautiful upgrade to a bread basket!! How pretty would those be as Easter baskets?! I love this project Gail! I don't know of a food safe glue really either.

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  16. You come up with such great ideas and "I will never look at a dollar store basket the same again!"
    JP

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  17. Wonderful project Gail! I loooove it! Just pinned! Thanks for sharing tutorial!
    Hope you have a wonderful week!
    Hugs from Portugal,
    Ana Love Craft
    www.lovecraft2012.blogspot.com

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  18. What a great tutorial. Such a pretty basket.

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  19. I love this! It looks so pretty and it's functional too!! I have many baskets that could use such a facelift. Found you at Stephanie's party.
    Linda
    Mysewwhatblog

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  20. I had to stop by, Gail, and tell you that your denim bags got 77 shares on my Facebook page which is the most I've ever had! I am your biggest fan. Linda @Crafts a la Mode

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  21. Your bread basket is fabulous, Gail! I had no idea you could decoupage a basket :) Thank you so much for sharing your amazing talent with Roses of Inspiration - you always inspire me. Hugs~

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  22. I have seen your beautifl basket everywhere! And no wonder, it is gorgeous! Thank you for sharing with us at VMG206 Brag About it!

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  23. I never would have thought to turn something so plain into something so nice to look at the way you did! I'm your neighbor at Creative Spark. Pinned!

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  24. I've never seen napkins anywhere where the back peels off. Where would I get these? Thx in advance!

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  25. I had to click from Roses of Inspiration when I saw the napkins. I just bought those for my daughters birthday party. What a great idea! If I have time, a basket with those napkins would be a nice extra gift for her!

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  26. Hi, Gail. Just popping over to tell you that we'll be featuring your Your adorable Basket tonight at our What to do Weekends Party!! Feel free to come grab a feature button, after the party has started. :)
    Hugs and Blessings,
    Theresa @ Shoestring Ellegance

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  27. The basket looks wonderful, thanks for sharing how you did it!

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  28. this is beautiful! thanks so much for sharing. FYI, Martha Stewart sealers are non-toxic, food safe and hand washable. i use it all the time for my decoupage projects

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  29. I make lots of gift baskets in my company. I'll make hundreds of these inexpensive, beautiful baskets for my soap company. LEHSoap.com

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