Add a touch of spring to your home with a simple DIY spring door basket.
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Simple DIY Door Basket
Spring has returned to the Midwest, and I could not be more excited! I spent some time this weekend soaking up the sun, planting a few flowers, and sprucing up our front porch.
Our current wreath was looking sad and faded, so I decided to replace it. I knew I wanted something that was not traditional in terms of door decor and immediately began to scroll Pinterest for ideas.
During my scrolling, I was drawn to the idea of a door basket with flowers. How beautiful are these inspiration photos?
Inspiration Photos Courtesy of
Hymns and Verses / Sanctuary Home Decor / The Lettered Cottage /
Today, I’m sharing how I put my spin on a spring door basket with this simple DIY. It’s a budget-friendly project that anyone can do and a perfect way to add a touch of spring to your home. Make one for yourself, or make one for a friend. It would make a great Mother’s Day gift, too! Here are the supplies you need to make your own.
Supplies
- Door basket
- Potting soil (if you are using real flowers)
- Flowers
- Spanish moss
How To Make A Simple DIY Spring Door Basket
1. Pick Your Basket
I started my basket search by looking at local thrift stores, but I didn’t have any luck. So, online shopping it was!
I fell in love with the shape of this door basket. It can be used indoors or out and also comes in multiple colors.
You can save money by using a basket that you already have. But, if you don’t have one at home, thrift stores and garage sales are good places to find cheap baskets that are great for DIY projects like this one. (And…if your thrift shopping trip is a bust like mine, there is always the internet!)
2. Select Your Flowers
Because my basket is lined with plastic, I decided to try making my DIY door basket with real spring flowers. I have been (im)patiently waiting to get outside and plant, and this project was a great way to scratch my flower-planting itch. Risky? Maybe. But to me, it was worth it.
I have been on a bit of purple kick lately, so I went to a local home and garden store with my daughter to find some purple pansies. After we started looking at all of the flowers, I remembered that the front of our house faces west. Pansies prefer cooler weather. I knew the full heat of the afternoon sun would be too much for them, and with our temps starting to heat up, they wouldn’t last long.
Instead, I picked some more hardy sun-loving varieties, including trailing petunias, bacopa flowers, and trailing vines.
NOTE: You can use faux flowers if you prefer, especially if you plan to hang your spring door basket inside. There is always a great selection at craft stores like Michael’s and Hobby Lobby. And, if you wait for a sale, you can usually get them at a great price!
3. Add Soil
Next, I removed my flowers from the pots and carefully placed them in the basket.
I moved them around until I found an arrangement that fit the best.
Then I filled the basket with some extra soil and lightly patted down the flowers to make sure they were firmly in place.
NOTE: If you are using faux flowers, trim the stems to length as needed using some wire cutters. Instead of soil, use recycled plastic bags or old newspapers to fill in the basket and give the flowers some height.
4. Top With Spanish Moss
To finish the basket, I tucked some Spanish moss in between the plants.
And that’s it! This spring door basket is such a simple DIY.
I love how it looks on our front door, and I can’t wait to try this project again for future seasons!
Simple DIY Door Basket
I hope you enjoyed reading how I made this DIY spring door basket. If you make your own, I would love to see it! Just tag me on Instagram or let me know how it turns out in the comments below.
I have more quick and easy spring outdoor projects planned in the coming weeks. I look forward to having you join me here for all of the fun!
P.S. If you liked this DIY, you might also like some of these other easy spring and summer outdoor projects.
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This spring basket is so precious, Jen! I love pansies, and they are so resilient. They look beautiful cascading from your basket. Pinned!
Thank you so much, Crissy!
I just adore how you turned a simple basket into beauty!
Thanks so much, Jessica
I am super excited to be able to do this. Did you poke holes in your bag for drainage and what kind of bag did you use? I can hardly wait to make one. I’m doing this asap! Thanks for sharing your super cute DIY! pinned
Thanks so much, Cindy! The plastic liner came with the basket and I didn’t need to poke any holes. It seemed to hold up well! You could always use faux flowers too if that is easier. Can’t wait to see your pretty basket!
Thank you for sharing this gorgeous basket idea, Jen! I am in love with the way it looks and yay for how easy it is to make.
xoxo,
Brendt
Thanks so much, Brendt. I love how easy it is to put together and it can be changed out for the seasons, too!
Jen,
This is such a beautiful arrangement! I love the basket.
Thank you, Rachel!
Jen I love this idea in lieu of a wreath for the front door! I’m totally doing it! Pinned!
Thank you, Stacy! It’s so easy to do and I like that it is something a bit different than a traditional wreath. Happy spring!
Jen!
So now I’m sad…I saw a beautiful hanging basket at my favorite vintage shop but it was $24 and I decided it wasn’t in the budget…NOW I feel like I need to go back and snatch it up before someone else does!! This is gorgeous and I ABSOLUTELY LOVE it!!!! :))
Aliya
Awe…thank you so much, Aliya. A few weeks in and it is still going strong. I love the color and life it adds to our front door.
What a fun idea to use instead of a traditional wreath! I love it!
Thanks so much, Ana. I’m glad you love it as much as I do.😉
Your spring door basket looks perfect, Jen. As far as your purple kick, I always think that God did a great job putting purple and green together for plants! 😉 (HE does an amazing job on EVERYTHING… LOL!) It’s great you can use this for each season, too! Pinned!
Thank you so much, Julie. And I agree. The color combination is so classic and absolutely beautiful!
This is so beautiful! I love that it’s a real living basket.
Thank you, Shawna. I am loving have these beautiful flowers on my front door.
Jen I am obsessed! I have a basket I want to try this with now. I love how it live flowers too. Very special and the purple is so pretty!!!
Thank you so much, Kelly. I can’t wait to see what you create!
Your spring door basket looks beautiful, Jen! I love that you planted real flowers in it.
Thank you, Paula. So far so good! The flowers are holding up well and I don’t have too much trouble watering it thanks to the plastic lining.