Here's an easy spring DIY for your front door decor. It's a galvanized hanging planter filled with artificial flowers to greet everyone who enters your home.
After a long winter, nothing says "hello spring" more than a floral wreath for the front door.
Today is the fourth day of the Celebrate Spring Blog Hop. Each day we are celebrating a new spring decor idea. Porches, mantels, entryways all decked out for spring have already been posted live. Today we are celebrating Spring DIYs followed by tablescapes and centerpieces tomorrow.
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If you are coming over from Zucchini Sisters, Welcome! Rebecca's vintage style is so inspiring. Sonja Burgess is next in this blog hop so don't forget to stop and see what she has created for spring.
A big thanks to Leen at Sand Dollar Lane for putting this tour together! See all the details at the bottom of this post.
But first, take a look at this easy beautiful DIY metal floral spring wreath tutorial.
How to Make a Galvanized Hanging Planter
Supplies
- Galvanized planter
- Floral foam
- Artificial flowers and stems
- Sisal rope
For this project, I'm recycling some artificial flowers, stems, and garland that I have in my craft room. You don't really need too many for this project. You could easily purchase a "floral bush" and make it the highlight and mix it with some of your leftovers too.
1. Start with adding floral foam to cover the inside of the planter.
2. Add some of your largest flowers first.
3. Next add in some trailing garland or flowering branches in the front center.
4. Complete the spring flower arrangement by adding in mid-sized flowers and smaller trailing pieces from floral stems until you get a look that you like.
5. Tie a knot in one end of a piece of sisal rope and thread the other end through from the front to the back.
6. Determine your length for the spot you want to hang the planter and then thread the other end through the planter from the back to the front. Tie a knot and cut off any extra.
Note: Always give yourself extra rope to work with. You can always adjust and make it smaller but not longer, outside of starting over.
When you are finished hang the planter on your front door. Stand back and adjust the flowers if needed.
An easy project for spring that will bring a smile to all that see it.
More Spring Wreaths to Make
DIY Spring Galvanized Hanging Planter
Equipment
- Wire Cutters
Materials
- Galvanized planter
- Floral foam
- Artificial flowers and stems
- Sisal rope
Instructions
- Fill the bottom of the planter with floral foam.
- Place your largest flowers into the foam.
- Next, add some trailing garland or floral stems in the center.
- Then add mid-sized flowers to fill in along with smaller blossoms to round out the look.
- To make a hanger use a piece of sisal rope. Tie it in a knot and thread the other end through the planter from front to back.
- Then thread the same end from back to front and tie a knot at the length you want for the area you want to display the wreath. Cut off the excess rope and pull tightly.
- Hang your creation on your door and stand back to see if you need to make any adjustments or just enjoy your handiwork.
Notes
Sand Dollar Lane // My Wee Abode // Postcards from the Ridge
Our Crafty Mom // 2 Bees in a Pod
Sweet Pea // DIY Beautify // Live Laugh Rowe
1905 Farmhouse // Accidental Dreamhouse
Thistlewood Farms // A Life Unfolding // Noting Grace
Blue Sky at Home // The Tattered Pew
Zucchini Sisters // Hearth and Vine // Sonya Burgess Blog
My Family Thyme // The February Fox
The Little by Little Home // Worthing Court // Aratari at Home
Rebecca
Patti, what a unique door decoration! I love the contrast between the rustic galvanized metal and the feminine spring florals. How great that you were able to use flowers that were already in your craft stash! Thanks for sharing the tutorial. It was fun hopping with you. Happy Spring!
Lynne
What a pretty planter to welcome spring! This is such a beautiful, creative alternative to a traditional wreath. I love the galvanized metal and the way the flowers drape over the edge. Pinned! Happy Spring, Patti!
Libbie@alifeunfolding
Oh, this is just so pretty!!!!!!
I love the round shape for the front door and the trailing flowers add a sweet touch. Perfect for Spring!
Patti Estep
Thanks Libbie, I'm so happy to be decorating for spring.
Julie Briones
Love that 'fall' on your spring door decor, Patti. And it's wonderful that you can use that galvanized shelf/wreath over and over again! Super smart! Super fun hopping with you!
Patti Estep
Thanks Julie, I'm thinking it will be a good investment that I can use over and over again. I enjoyed hopping with you too.
Lindsay Aratari
I love how the flowers drape down! So pretty!
Patti Estep
Thanks Lindsay, you can never have too many flowers, right?
Kelly Radcliff
Patti what a beautiful greeting you have created for your front door! I love the flowers you chose. Pinned...I needed new inspiration for my new door so thank you!
Patti Estep
Kelly, I'm so glad to hear that you enjoyed this metal floral wreath. The galvanized planter made it easy.
Meegan
There is always something wonderful to see when I visit your blog, Patti. Especially today, with your welcoming Spring wreath idea. It is so cheerful and unique. Thanks for inspiring me. Happy Spring!
Patti Estep
Thanks Meegan. You are so sweet. Happy Spring to you too friend.
Sonya
I absolutely love your galvanized hanging planter. It is so unique and pretty, what a fabulous idea for any season.
Patti Estep
Thanks Sonya. I'm starting to think about other ways to style the planter for the rest of the year.
Carena Ennis
I agree completely that nothing says spring like flowers. What a beautiful project to welcome your guests.
Patti Estep
Thanks Carena. I hope that we will be able to have a few guests over soon.
Dara - The Roots of Home
This is such a great idea! I love the galvanized planter. It all came out so pretty!
Patti Estep
Thanks Dara, the planter made it so easy.
Jen @ Noting Grace
What a great idea, Patty! I just love the flowers trailing out of the planter! Such a cute idea! Pinning for sure!
Patti Estep
Thanks Jen, my front door was in great need of some spring flowers.
Kelly
Hi Patti. I love this idea... I'm a sucker for anything galvanized. The flower arrangement is perfect and what a great alternative to a wreath. Thanks so much for sharing. Happy Spring.
Patti Estep
Thanks Kelly. It's always fun to find new ways to decorate the front door.
Vicki and Jenn 2 Bees in a Pod
Patti - once again you have shared such a creative idea. This is a perfect alternative to a wreath for the door. So very pretty for Spring!
Patti Estep
Thanks. I think we all need a little spring renewal and fresh decor in our lives about now.
Cindy LONG
This is such a great alternative to a Spring wreath Patti, and just as beautiful! I love how easy it is to customize and change out the flowers for the seasons! Pinned 😉
Patti Estep
Thanks Cindy. It would be really easy to transform this one to any season you like or your favorite colors. Thanks for the suggestion.
Paula@SweetPea
What a pretty wreath you created to use for spring decorating! I've never seen a hanging planter like this. I know that when visitors come to your home that they are going to stop to admire this when they see it on your door.
Patti Estep
Thanks Paula. It was so fun to create and I'm so ready for spring.
Leen Curinga
Patti, I think this is so pretty! I love the flowers you used and your step by step instructions are great!
Thanks for being part of the Celebrate Spring Blog Hop!
Patti Estep
Thanks Leen. It's always so much fun and inspiring to see what everyone is doing for the new season.
Cindy
Patti,
I love this and pinned it to my board. You gave great information to follow too.
Cindy
Patti Estep
Thanks Cindy. It was so easy and I am so ready for spring.
Sarabeth McElhaney
I always see those galvanized wall planters and I never know what to do with them. Now I do! Thanks for the tip 🙂
Patti Estep
Sarabeth, they are so fun. You could plant real flowers in them too. However, this particular planter does not have any drainage holes. And, you'd have to make sure they get enough sun depending on where you hang it.