From Eggs to Toilet Paper

You might remember that I showed you this egg basket that I bought at the Springfield Antique Market almost two weeks ago.

I wanted the basket for holding toilet paper in the main bathroom.  I had thought I would paint it with my ASCP French Linen, but I quickly realized that not only would it take forever, but the potential for drips would be great.

I headed to Ace and found this grey spray paint.  Rustoleum’s Metallic Aluminum.   I love their “2x coverage” paint.  I gave it a quick and light spray {to avoid drips}.  In hindsight, I probably should have gone with the grey primer I had also been considering as an option.

Then I came in with the ASCP French Linen and put it on kind of dry brushy.  I still wasn’t happy with it, so I mixed up some black craft paint and water, put that on and then wiped it off quickly with a paper towel.  I worked in sections so it wouldn’t dry too quickly.  Now, I was happy with the look!  It has a galvanized bucket type color to it now.

I also wanted to add some kind of label to it and when I saw this little metal loop, I knew it should definitely have something.

I found this little round disc label I kept from something I bought and printed up the number 3 in Precious font.  I printed one for each side.  

I glued them to each side with craft glue, poked a hole through where the original hole had been in the tag and threaded some grey seam binding that I had through it.  I tied that onto the metal loop.

I also added two seam binding loopy bows to each side using three shades of grey. 

Fill with toilet paper and done!  The last thing I need to do in this bathroom is the framing around the mirror.   I will not be making my own, so it will be a choice between kits.

Any thoughts as to Mirror Mates or Mirror Makeover?  I think the pricing is pretty much the same, but I’d like to hear any reviews if you’ve used either one.

Linking up with

Metamorphosis Monday at Between Naps On The Porch

Trash 2 Treasure Tuesday at Kammy’s Korner

Swing Into Spring at DIY by Design

Wow Us Wednesday at Savvy Southern Style

Vintage Inspiration  Friday at Common Ground

Feathered Nest Friday at French Country Cottage

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