I’m so excited about this post! I did a fun Picnic Basket Makeover that I want to show you! But as mad about plaid as I am, the picnic basket makeover isn’t the only thing I’m excited about!
Here’s the real fun…today, I’m joining 17 blog-friends for the 3rd Annual Thrift Benefit for Sheltered Animals! 
We all visited our local thrift stores, specifically those thrift stores that benefit sheltered animals. I went to the Cherokee Humane Society Thrift Store which is about 30 minutes from me.
I passed several thrift stores on the way to the Humane Society Thrift Store, but I love the idea of donating and buying from a thrift store that helps sheltered animals…here’s our rescue…Ollie. Our boy is getting so old and his health is failing but he’s a joy to Mike and I…
And here is our once-feral, Reba-The-Cat…I can’t tell you how much I adore this girl…
These animals have made a huge impact on our lives, so if something small, like donating and shopping at a thrift store, can help other sheltered animals…why in the world wouldn’t I do that?!
And speaking of shopping…here’s the picnic basket I got while I was there…If you have a second…I’d love to tell you what I did to give it a makeover …
I started with some plaid flannel and plaid tissue paper…’cause I’m mad about plaid!
Before I put the tissue paper on, I painted the edges with chalky paint in a dark gray. (Americana Chalky Finish in Relic)
When the paint was dry, I put the tissue paper on the basket and cut it to size then used a decoupage medium (DecoArt Decou-Page) to adhere the tissue paper to the basket…put a generous coat of the medium on the basket and lay the cut pieces of tissue on top-work in sections to make it easier and when you get the basket completely covered, put a coat of the decoupage medium on top of the tissue to seal.
To finish off the inside, simply cut fabric to the right size. Be sure to add an overlap to your cuts so you can turn under. I used a hot glue gun to stick the fabric to the inside of the basket. It’s not difficult if you work in sections…
And there you have it!
A $3.00 picnic basket with a makeover! I’m going to use this for decoration this holiday season…
I’m thinking it’ll sit under the tree holding lots of presents!
If you’d like to find a thrift store benefiting shelter animals in your area, google Humane Society Thrift Store in: your area or check HERE for more listings.
And if you live in metro Atlanta, the Cherokee County Humane Society is having their 11th Annual Auction on November 7th! Go HERE for more information!
For more project inspiration, I have over 250 ideas: All Things Crafty
Here are some other fun projects from thrift stores that benefit sheltered animals…
Oh my! This is so cute and clever! I am also mad for plaid so this is right up my alley! Great job, Robin! LOVE it!
Julie…thanks so much friend xo
This is adorable! I have a picnic basket that is stashed away that would be a perfect candidate for a makeover….hum! Thank you for joining us and sharing the link to find thrift stores that support the animals in need. Your furry family is so sweet. It’s amazing the joy and smiles they bring to a home.
Jeanette, thank you for including me friend…I love love love doing something to help sheltered animals xo
Oh Robin…this came out so cute…I love the plaid and your adorable fur babies!
Tammy thank so much friend xo
How I love plaid and your idea of using the picnic basket under the tree to hold presents! Also, shopping at a thrift store that benefits shelter animals is another great idea. xxoo
Eileen, I love plaid too!!! There’s nothing that says fall AND Christmas like plaid 🙂 xo
That is so cute, Robin!! I’ve always wanted to head up to that thrift store – I’ll have to make a field trip of it one day! Wonderful makeover!!
Karen, it’s a fun thrift store…mainly because they adopt out kittens/cats! I have to show restraint when I”m in there! xo
I would have never thought of using the tissue paper for the outside! It looks incredible, both inside and out. Thanks for sharing such a fun project.
Happy Fall my friend.
Meegan, I’m so glad you like it 🙂 xo Happy Fall to you
This is so clever! I never would have guessed this was tissue paper!
I have a basket like this – might steal/borrow your idea 🙂
PS Your pets couldn’t be cuter!
thank you Christina…love my fur babies xo 🙂
Do you know I am a picnic basketaholic. Since there is no help for this condition, you better hide that from me!!! GREAT JOB!
Deborah I didn’t know that!? 🙂 I’ll have to keep an eye out for other picnic baskets! xo
So awesome! And Ollie and Reba are adorable!
I am in love with this basket! You found a real treasure! I am a plaid lover myself. Have you been to Target lately? It’s everywhere! I love it! 🙂
Jennifer, YES! I bought plaid: tissue, paper plates, napkins, plastic cups & tissue paper 🙂 I love it too! ox
The plaid will be perfect for the holidays. What a great makeover and your fur babies are sooo cute!
This is going to make a perfect holiday decoration! I never in a million years would have thought to cover this basket with tissue paper and line it with fabric. You are so creative!
I love your basket, particularly the plaid! Such clever use of the tissue paper!
Your basket is just adorable. Good for you to help support the animals..we donate to Clean Water people overseas that have no fresh water.
Here from Karen’s
So very cute! It would look great sitting under your tree! We help out our local shelter too. Our friend opened up her own shelter this past January and we are spending a lot of time helping out. It such a joy to play with the animals and then see them get a good and loving home. Your little guys are just precious!