Pinch me! Am I dreaming? I am in a magazine! 
Yes…my shabby picnic basket planter made the pages of the summer issue of Flea Market Décor magazine! Can you believe it?
It all started with one of those old wicker picnic baskets that are a dime a dozen at Goodwill. (Well, actually, mine was $4.00.) Then…inspired by a very pricy planter that I saw online a while back…I set about trying my hand at making a copy-cat version. You can find the complete tutorial for creating my shabby picnic basket planter here. 
Hmmm…somehow I don’t think the staff is very impressed. They certainly help to keep me in line! :-)
Here is how it looked last summer with the begonias in full bloom…love it! With a little fresh paint and some more pretty flowers, it will soon be heading out on my patio for a fourth summer! I’ll have to say that it’s just about the best $4.00 I ever spent! Thanks for stopping by! I hope you enjoyed a little peek at my vintage yardstick framed chalkboard! Please visit these wonderful bloggers and their beautiful blogs to see what they are up to and to find a list of this week’s participants!
Under the Table and Dreaming for the Sunday Showcase Party , Thrifty Decor Chick for Before and After Monday , Boogieboard Cottage for Masterpiece Monday , Between Naps on the Porch for Metamorphosis Monday , The Stories of A2Z for Tutorials and Tips Tuesday , Coastal Charm for Nifty Thrifty Tuesday , A Stroll thru Life for Tabletop Tuesday , Cedar Hill Ranch for The Scoop on Tuesdays , My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia for Tuesday's Treasures , Savvy Southern Style for Wow Us Wednesdays , DIY by Design for Swing into Spring , The Shabby Creek Cottage for Transformation Thursdays , No Minimalist Here for the Open House Party on Thursdays , Stone Gable for Tutorials, Tips and Tidbits on Thursdays , My Romantic Home for Show and Tell Friday , French Country Cottage for Feathered Nest Friday , Common Ground for Be Inspired on Fridays , The Charm of Home for Home Sweet Home Friday , Craftberry Bush for the Inspiration Gallery on Friday , Funky Junk Interiors for Saturday Nite Special
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Congratulation!
ReplyDeleteYou deserve it- you always have such creative and unique ideas!
Just love that magazine! I have one of those picnic baskets in need of a makeover and I never thought to paint it - love it!
Debbie, this is fantastic!! I'm SO happy for you. I never saw this post. You did a great job with the basket and you created such a pretty vignette. I'll be looking for the magazine! :)
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Jane
Congratulations, Debbie! It is a beautiful makeover!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! How exciting...I would be squealing with joy! and I love that basket!
ReplyDeleteWOW, How cool is that. So fun to see what we love end up in a magazine that we enjoy reading. Congrats!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! That is really something. Yay for you.
ReplyDeleteWooo Hoooo- I am so proud to say I know you! Congratulations! What an honor- xo Diana
ReplyDeleteCongratulations!
ReplyDeleteWow, wow, congrats for such an honor!! I don't blame them your picnic basket made into a planter is gorgeous too, sweet and perfect for a great garden idea!
ReplyDeleteFABBY
What wonderful news! You deserve to be spotlighted in a national magazine. I suspect your fabulous projects will begin to show up more and more in magazines. This is a darling idea! ~ Sarah
ReplyDeleteLOVED this!! congrats Debbie!
ReplyDeleteCongrats! You deserve it.. I truly enjoy your blog!
ReplyDeleteWow that is terrific! I love it!!! Now I am going into the garage and get down three baskets that I have kept for years wondering what to do with them. I never go on a picnic, just go into the back yard with all my flowers.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for the post and congratulations. Will get the magazine.
Mary
How exciting Debra! Congratulations... How beautiful. I will be keeping my eye open for one so I can copycat you :-)
ReplyDeleteCheers, Gee
Congratulations!! Love this idea!
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness, what a wonderful thing to happen. You really are very creative so it is nice when others notice. Good job!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! this is so exciting! Love the basket.
ReplyDeleteWell, that darling idea deserved to be in a magazine! Wow - congratulations!!! Fantastic news!
ReplyDeleteVery exciting Debbie!
ReplyDeleteI feel like I have been watching a star is born!
Cindy
Congrats!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Well deserved!
ReplyDeleteJeanine
Congratulations Debbie. What a well deserved honor. I love your picnic basket planter!
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Sissie
Félicitations, Debbie!
ReplyDeleteWay to go Debbie! YEA!
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Sheila
Well deserved Debbie. And some great mileage you are getting from your lovely, thrifty picnic basket. It is such a great way to show off pretty blooms!
ReplyDeleteWow. I never saw your original posting, but it is gorgeous use of an old picnic basket. You deserve the recognition in the magazine.
ReplyDeleteDebbie,
ReplyDeleteCongratulations, dear friend!!!
Another magazine...I know how thrilled you must be and I am thrilled for you!!!
That is such an adorable picnic basket turned flower container!!!
Have a marvelous week and allow the Staff a bit of "cat nap" time!!!
Fondly,
Pat
Congrats Debbie that's so exciting! A lot of time goes into blogging it's nice to be recognized-enjoy:@)
ReplyDeleteThe staff may be yawning, but I'm very impressed. I think this is one of your best 'outdoor' creations! I am so excited for you!
ReplyDeletehugs,
Linda
Congrats, Debbie!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! What a super cute idea!!
ReplyDeleteMary Alice
Pretty awesome!! I am sharing your enthusiasm!! How fun! love the picnic basket, nice that you have gotten so much use out of it!
ReplyDeletehow wonderful! Congratulations ')
ReplyDeleteCongratulations!!! I loved that beautiful planter the very first time I saw it. If I lived a little closer I might just pinch it off your porch!!! (Don't worry I live in Australia!!)
ReplyDeleteSuzyq
Congratulations! Love the project!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on being featured in the magazine.
ReplyDeleteI guess I need to check out Goodwill to find great baskets.
Love it It came out so Beautiful!1 You should be Very Proud of Yourself
ReplyDeleteThere is always something Gorgeous here Just Love Visiting
Thank You
Lisa
It's beautiful and congratulations!! I would love for you to link up at SHOW-licious Craft Showcase.
ReplyDeleteJust follow the link....http://sew-licious.blogspot.com/2013/04/show-licious-craft-showcase-26.html.
Marti
Congrats and well deserved!!! I love how this turned out. You always find the best stuff and turn it into something beautiful.
ReplyDeleteCynthia
Congratulations....I can see why... this is just beautiful!
ReplyDeleteLovely project and display...Congratulations on being published!
ReplyDeleteCongrats Debbie!!....how wonderful you must feel!!...the basket and vignette are beautiful!
ReplyDeleteCan you see me doing the *Happy Dance* for you, Debbie?! CONGRATULATIONS!!! You deserve the publicity...you are so wonderfully creative.
ReplyDeleteI have the exact same basket, sitting on a shelf in the garage. Can't remember the last time we ever used it for a picnic. I may have to get it down & break out the spray paint. Thanks for the inspiration!!
Happy Hugs for you,
Rett
Co,gratulations! I believe the staff would also deserved to be featured in a magazine!
ReplyDeleteThat is so exciting! Congratulations! Please come link up to Centerpiece Wednesday http://thestylesisters.blogspot.com/2013/04/centerpiece-wednesday-and-wrap-up.html and share this post with us! Karin
ReplyDeleteCongratulations to you and your furry staff. Your blog is always a delight.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on your magazine feature, Debbie -- it couldn't happen to a nicer person! :) Your picnic basket turned planter is just lovely and filled with charm. I have a very similar picnic basket that we received from two very good friends as a wedding gift. I don't dare put mine outdoors, though. I might have to set it up inside this summer; thanks for sharing your great ideas.
ReplyDeleteHave a wonderful day --visiting from Wow Us Wednesdays.
Denise at Forest Manor
P.S. The cats are sooo cute. :)
I had a hiccup in my internet connection, so forgive me if this is a repeat. Anyway, congratulations on the mag feature- you totally deserve it! Your basket planter is beautiful and a great idea. :)
ReplyDeleteHow exciting for you! I am happy for you.
ReplyDeleteDebbie, Congrats on a well deserved feature! With all your wonderful projects the magazine should have you as a monthly feature.
ReplyDeletexx,
Sherry
Congratulations, Debbie! Well done!!!!!!! The featured vignette is beautiful!!!
ReplyDeleteMany congratulations on your magazine feature! You truly deserve it, I always find your posts so inspirational.
ReplyDeleteKaree
Congratulations ! It's not a surprise...you are so very talented...xo
ReplyDeleteCongratulations Debbie! So well deserved!
ReplyDeleteWell deserved to be published! Congratulations!
ReplyDeleteA fabulous idea and I thank you for sharing!
No Spring here but you've inspired me to start preparing my vessels for potted plants!
Fleamarket browsing my plan for today!
Have a wonderful weekend! :)
Beautiful and congratulations! I have an old basket that I use to do this with as well and I have that same sugar bowl that I use on my desk to hold my phone as it's charging.
ReplyDeleteWow! Gorgeous! I love it and congratulations!!!
ReplyDeleteHoly catnips thought I was never gonna get to the end of all your incredible comments to maybe leave mine, lol. I can hardly wait to see that zine with you featured in it. Wonder if they sell that zine at Sam's? (their zines are 30%off). Don't know if I've ever seen that zine around our neck of the woods (Grand Junction, CO). Your basket turned planter is perfect. Now you'll have all of us digging for ours, somewhere? Hope so. I love the begonias in it. So clever and what a gorgeous vignette. Happy days
ReplyDeleteCongrats !!!!! I am so totally thrilled for you. Hugs, Marty
ReplyDeleteDebbie,
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! I am not surprised you have a lot of great ideas here!
Thank you for joining Home Sweet Home!
Sherry