French Graphic Basket

My parents were cleaning out their garage and were going to throw away a plain basket.  I knew I could do something with it.  Here is what I came up with:

I decided I wanted to add a French graphic.  I used the same graphic, from The Graphics Fairy, that I used on my chair makeover.

I started with a scrap piece of drop cloth I had left from other projects.  I used the freezer paper transfer method that I used on the table runner I made a few weeks ago.  The image transferred much better this time.  I sprayed the fabric with hairspray first and then I wet the fabric more than I did last time.  I am much happier with the result. 

I then frayed all of the edges and stitched a line on either side with embroidery thread.

I adhered it to the basket using double-sided tape.

I added some sunflowers and used it as a centerpiece on my kitchen table.

Adding the graphic turned a plain basket, which was headed for the trash, into something special.  

Can't wait to hear what you think.

Have a great weekend!

-Judy