Picnic Basket Makeover - Before & After

Before

Years ago I won this picnic basket at Bunco.
Since, I already had two other wicker picnic baskets....never used it. 
It was just taking up space, so I decided to give it a makeover and donate to a silent auction
the Peruvian Paso Horse Show in Vegas.  
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First, what I liked about it was it's unique horseshoe shape.
So, I decided to go with a horse theme for the makeover.

I used fabric designed by Laurel Burch ...."Mythical Horses"

...one of my favorites!

 The gathering of all the pieces to match the fabric was  fun....plates, cups, utensils, and napkins.
I made the napkin holders with covered elastic and snaps...
.My sewing is a little rusty, but duable.
I found everything on sale at different stores...50-75% off! 
T.J.Max, Pier One Imports & Safeway.
The most difficult part was the taking it apart...
and finding the correct size rivets.

 

Finished!

Actually, this project was so much fun that

every time I see a picnic...I get all excited and can't resist.

 I've been collecting more baskets....

can't wait to see what they will look like!

My projects keep growing.....

Mumzie