Basket Design Ensemble

Fruit baskets become fun and whimsical when painted in contrasting color combinations. Create your own Basket Design Ensemble to complement your decor. This project can be used when creating homemade Easter baskets, but the fun doesn't stop there. Design your own homemade gift baskets and use them for neighbor gifts or other fun DIY craft projects. The colors make this craft really pop.

Hand painted Fruit Baskets

Materials:

Krylon Indoor/Outdoor Paint - Global Blue (#53546)
Krylon Indoor/Outdoor Paint - Banner Red (#52108)
Krylon Indoor/Outdoor Paint - Sweet Cream (#53540)
3 fruit baskets with handles small, medium and large sizes
Drop cloth
1" painters tape

Instructions:

Using Global Blue, spray paint the inside of large basket. On the medium basket paint the handle and exterior of the basket. Allow to dry.
Using Sweet Cream, spray paint the inside of the medium basket. On the small basket paint the handle and exterior of the basket. Allow to dry.
Using Banner Red, spray paint the inside of the small basket. On the large basket paint the handle and exterior of the basket. Allow to dry.
One each basket, tape off the two support rims on each basket using painters tape. Paint the rims with same color as interior of each basket. Remove tape and allow to dry.