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    Home » DIY Projects

    Make a Floral Basket Wreath - Easy Home Decor

    June 17, 2020 by Patti Estep 6 Comments

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    Floral basket wreath with text overlay "How to Make a Floral Basket Wreath"

    This floral basket wreath is so easy to make. Perfect for your summer front door decor or anywhere that you want some extra floral beauty.

    Summer floral basket wreath on front door.

    I'm a huge hydrangea lover and have several different varieties growing in my garden. They are probably a close second to my love of peonies.

    Of course, I really love the big blue mophead hydrangea varieties that are difficult to grow in my area due to late frosts that kill the flower buds.

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    I do have some varieties that bloom on new wood such as Endless Summer but they usually don't bloom until late in the summer.

    So, since summer is upon us I decided to go with some artificial blue hydrangeas to adorn our front door. If you are a peony lover you may also love this Easy Peony Spring Wreath project.

    Old tall orange wood basket

    DIY Floral Basket Wreath

    Instead of using a grapevine or other wreath frame I decided to use a basket.

    I have this basket that I really like but the wood is a little too orange for my taste.

    Whitewashed basket

    So, I used a little white paint and whitewashed the basket.

    How to Whitewash a Basket

    • Use a bristle brush and make sure that after you dip it in the paint, you remove a good bit on some paper.
    • Work quickly with a light hand to brush over the basket.
    • Less is more. You can always add more but it's a lot harder to remove the paint.
    • Start in the back or on the bottom first to get the look you like.
    Artificial blue hydrangea flowers and other long stemmed branches.

    I picked up these pretty artificial flowers at Hobby Lobby.

    Block of Styrofoam and whitewashed basket.

    Next, I cut up this block of styrofoam (from Dollar Tree) to fit into the bottom of my basket. This will help hold the flowers and stems just where I want them.

    Blue artificial hydrangea flowers in whitewashed wooden basket.

    Arranging Flowers in a Door Basket

    • Start with the largest blooms as a feature flower.
    • Add in some floral stems that offer a contrast of colors. I used white berries and flowers and some dark blue leaf stems.
    • Use stems of berries and leaves to also offer texture, height, and filler to the basket.
    • Bend the filler stems of berries and leaves around the featured flowers for a natural freeform look.

    Stand back and enjoy the beauty of your arrangement all summer long.

    Summer floral basket wreath on front door.
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    Make a Floral Basket Wreath - Easy Home Decor

    Learn how to make a gorgeous floral basket wreath for your front door. The hydrangeas are perfect for summer.
    Prep Time15 mins
    Active Time30 mins
    Total Time45 mins
    Course: Crafts
    Yield: 1 Wreath
    Author: Patti Estep
    Cost: $10-$15

    Materials

    • Basket
    • Silk Hydrangeas
    • Berry Stems
    • White Paint
    • Floral Foam

    Instructions

    • Use a bristle brush to dip in the paint.
    • Remove a good bit on some paper.
    • Work quickly with a light hand to brush over the basket.
    • Start in the back or on the bottom first to get the look you like.
    • Add large blooms as a feature flower to the basket.
    • Add in some floral stems that offer a contrast of colors.
    • Use stems of berries and leaves for texture, height, and filler to the basket.
    • Bend the filler stems of berries and leaves around the featured flowers for a natural freeform look.

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    About Patti Estep

    Patti is the creator of Hearth and Vine, a home and garden blog filled with projects to inspire your creative side. She loves crafting, gardening, decorating and entertaining at her home in Pennsylvania. When she is not working on a project at home or searching for treasures at nurseries and thrift stores with her girlfriends, you’ll probably find her with family and friends, at a restaurant, or home party enjoying new and different food adventures.

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    Comments

    1. Nancy

      June 20, 2020 at 12:05 pm

      I just love this! Do you possibly have a source for the basket? I’ve been trying to locate something similar but I’m having no luck. Thanks for all your wonderful ideas. I look forward to receiving them every week.

      Reply
      • Patti Estep

        June 21, 2020 at 7:36 am

        Nancy, I'm pretty sure it came from Michaels, possibly Hobby Lobby. I did do a quick search for it online. The only thing that came close it the following but it's currently out of stock.
        https://factorydirectcraft.com/catalog/products/2026_2087-26447-primitive_natural_woven_wall_baskets.html  

        Reply
    2. Paula

      June 19, 2020 at 12:20 pm

      Beautiful idea Patti! Thanks for sharing. I love Carole's idea of adding a ribbon for 4th of July also. Enjoy your Father's Day with daughters, siblings and family.

      Reply
      • Patti Estep

        June 20, 2020 at 7:40 am

        Thanks Paula, wishing you a fabulous weekend too!

        Reply
    3. Carole West

      June 19, 2020 at 7:49 am

      I love this Patti - You could easily add a patriotic ribbon to this for July 4th - remove afterwards and enjoy the rest of the summer. Very inviting, clean and simple... You have such a great eye for design... Pinned -Hugs- Carole

      Reply
      • Patti Estep

        June 19, 2020 at 8:05 am

        Thanks Carole. I love that idea!

        Reply

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