Painted Halloween Candy Basket
Simple steps for a hand painted Halloween candy basket from a thrifted basket and chalk paint.
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I will paint pretty much anything if I think it will enhance the item. This faux aged bust planter, new vase, or the kitchen backsplash. This basket was no exception.
It’s always a great idea to pick these items up from thrift stores and yard sales. They are cheap and you can use them all kids of ways.
I always sit candy out around our house the month of October and for years I have used the same ceramic bowl I bought when we lived in Texas. This year I thought I would do something a little different.
So my Painted Halloween Candy Basket was born. You may also like try and make my crafty Halloween wreath.
![Halloween Candy Basket-Americana Decor Chalky Finish](https://athomewiththebarkers.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/Halloween-Candy-Basket-Americana-Decor-Chalky-Finish-700x1039.jpg)
I still had leftover paint from the Americana Decor Chalky Finish that I used on my bench and my painted pumpkins.
That is one of the great things I love about this paint, a little goes a long way!
I was able to use the weave lines of the basket to paint my stripes. I think this will be helpful on almost any basket. You could also use the basket weave pattern to decide your paint pattern if it is not in straight lines.
![Halloween Candy Basket-Painted Basket Stripes](https://athomewiththebarkers.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/Halloween-Candy-Basket-Painted-Basket-Stripes-700x463.jpg)
Numbers are so trendy, on pretty much anything and everything.
I had the idea to use the number 31 for October 31st! Genius, I know!
I used a pencil to draw the 31, then a small artist brush to paint over it.
After all of the paint was dry, I sealed it with a coat of Soft Touch Varnish.
Then fill it with candy!! again, and again, and again! I should really stop putting my favorites in here, that way I will be able to keep my paws out!!
![Halloween Candy Basket with Painted 31](https://athomewiththebarkers.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/Halloween-Candy-Basket-with-Painted-31-700x1056.jpg)
![Halloween Candy Basket Painted and Filled](https://athomewiththebarkers.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/Halloween-Candy-Basket-Painted-and-Filled-700x463.jpg)
![Halloween Candy Basket with painted stripes](https://athomewiththebarkers.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/Halloween-Candy-Basket-with-painted-stripes-700x1056.jpg)
This was a really easy project. You still have time to find a basket and make one for your Halloween candy. Once I’m not using it for candy anymore I can turn it around to the other side so that the 31 doesn’t have to show. Then I can add greenery or anything else I’d like for general decor.
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Before I go, I wanted to THANK YOU all for such a wonderful response to my last post about Blogging, Decorating and Money! I knew I could count on all of you for your kinds words! You made me smile!
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So cute Sonya. We don’t get many trick or treaters here but my family would love for me to make this and have a basket full of candy sitting around just for them. LOL!
How cute is that! You really made this basket something special! LOVE the colors you chose!
So do I Paula! I’m trying not to put too many of my favorites in the basket 😉
Cute project! I’d have to fill that basket up multiple times before Halloween if it were at my house. We both have a giant sweet tooth!
Thank you Marlene! Hope you have a great day as well! ~Sonya
I don’t know why but i never thought to paint a basket,but i love this look. Thanks and have a nice day.