DIY Color Block Basket

This afternoon I decided to freshen up a tired old basket using paint and the current color block trend.  I've been using this green basket as a planter on my porch with rosemary growing inside.  The plant started to outgrow this container, so I replanted it in a larger one.  Unfortunately, sitting out in the sun and rain left my little basket in sad shape.

I started the refurbishment by applying a layer of white craft paint over the entire thing.

Next I picked out a bright blue shade and painted it on the lower part of the basket.  I used the reed pattern as a built-in guideline to help me paint a relatively straight line (I may have gotten a little messy, but that's ok!).

I also painted the bottom of the basket and continued with the blue on the inside, too.

My finished basket looks so much fresher and happier!  I lined it with a pretty cloth napkin and am using it to store potatoes, onions, and garlic in my pantry.