Here's a fun project Sophey and I made last spring. I posted about it then, but since my blog was brand new, I'm sure only about two people read that post ;) I thought I'd re-share it for PINK SATURDAY.
We found this house-shaped basket while thrift store hunting. It was seriously tacky when we bought it. But we knew it also had tons of fixer-upper potential. We removed all the wooden bric-a-brac from it. And Sophey (of course) chose to spray paint it pink.
When we lived in Suffolk England I fell in love with Suffolk cottages. Suffolk cottages are the most charming shade of pink with brown thatched roofs, and most have beautiful English cottage flower gardens.
So that's where the rest of the inspiration came from for our house-basket. I cut strips of various shades of felted wool and made a thatched roof. Added a chimney on one side. Sophey painted the shutters lavender and rummaged around a box of old silk flowers; gluing on her favorites.
All in all, lots of fun for about three or four dollars. And the perfect home for the thrift store bunny we found that day too. (Miss Pinkys' ears make the roof pitch).
We made Miss Pinky some clothes after we finished her cottage.
A very happy home for a very sweet bunny, I'd say... Although it might be hard to find a house-basket like this one, a basket shaped in a similiar way could still make a very nice bunny (dog, cat, etc.) cottage of your own. (We know with school ending soon, we're all going to be looking for things to keep kids busy). Happy crafting to you!
Love,
xoxo Kelly
What a lovely little house. I would like to live there. Thanks for sharing!
Posted by: Jeni Carlson | May 29, 2009 at 08:09 PM
How clever you are. I never would have thought of such a cute idea! I hope you get more than 2 people to see your cute little creation this time. Happy Pink Saturday and have a great weekend1
Posted by: Sares @ Loveleigh Treasures | May 30, 2009 at 12:39 AM
Darling basket!
Happy Pink Saturday!
Posted by: Michelle | May 30, 2009 at 04:44 AM
Yeah, it's Pink Saturday's 1 Year Celebration!
Aren't you so clever and full of insight?! Darling basket rebirth, TY!
Today I've got Part II of For a Princess (with Part I recapped) - and as it is centered around a celebration, it fits perfectly what with all of the little princesses in their pink tiaras; ) I hope you can come by - I know you'll enjoy it.
xJ
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Posted by: Jennifer Swan-Hopkins | May 30, 2009 at 08:47 AM
Oh Kelly! Isn't that just the cutest darn thing? I LOVE it!
Blessings!
Spencer
Posted by: Spencer | May 30, 2009 at 10:37 AM
What an adorable creation! Perfect! Happy Pink Saturday!
Posted by: Claudia | May 30, 2009 at 01:21 PM
There's just something about Pink Saturday that brings our the sweetness in people. Beverly sure knew what she was doing when she brought her concept to the world of blog.
Your offering for this FIRST PINK SATURDAY ANNIVERSARY is wonderful! This is the one day of the week where I can totally indulge my passion without spending a dime!
Wishing your and those you love a special weekend filled with sunshine and family fun!
Posted by: Mimi | May 30, 2009 at 02:53 PM
You are so creative, this house basket is charming. I've just been in your Etsy shop. Your felted flower pins are adorable, love the beads, too.
Happy PINK Saturday!!!
Posted by: Kimberly | May 30, 2009 at 04:06 PM
SUPER CUTE!! How talented you are!
Happy Pink Saturday!
Hugs, Lisa
Posted by: Lisa | May 30, 2009 at 07:30 PM
Oh this is just too adorable! What a darling piece ~ xo
Posted by: Sherri {Punk Rose} | May 30, 2009 at 10:26 PM
what a great project.. look at the end result! one stunning fixer upper.. do you think i could have one of the corner? hehehehe happy pink saturday!
Posted by: fitty | May 30, 2009 at 10:43 PM
The basket house is just adorable! Eve Miss pinky love it. Look at her trying to fit in and yet those ears just have to peek through LoL
Happy PS!
Li
Posted by: MyThoughtsMyVoice | May 31, 2009 at 07:00 AM
Love this sweet little basket house!
Posted by: Deb | June 01, 2009 at 05:46 PM
so cute and what a great find, happy pink saturday and I am sorry to be so late, lots and lots of posts this week, Char
Posted by: Char | June 02, 2009 at 02:33 PM
Hello,
This is such an awesome project.
Love it!
~ Gabriela ~
Posted by: Gabriela | June 04, 2009 at 07:03 AM