I’ve been bored with my door decor as of late and having trouble getting inspired. I went out shopping several times and came home empty handed. The other day I was at a local nursery and this wreath caught my eye…
The basket is made out of sturdy sticks and it is all contained in a burlap bag. Cute, eh? If you look closely you’ll see the price is $68.00!!! What??? I KNEW I could make something for less and was on a mission. I went to the lake and picked up all kinds of curvy sticks.
Then I went to Hobby Lobby to get an oval grapevine wreath.
And while there I noticed this basket. Hmmm…
What if I combine the wreath ($2.50) and this basket ($7.50) – would it work?
I think so! What do you think???
I wired the basket to the wreath. I like the way the handle of the basket blends in with the wreath. Once I secured the basket to the wreath, I lined with spaghnum moss (on hand) and filled with a potting soil mix (on hand). I have a fern fetish as of late so my centerpiece is an autumn fern ($4.00). I added white impatiens from a six pack ($1.25) and found a small pot of ivy ($2.00) that had several long growths that had already started to root. I finished it off with one of my toad stools and hung from the door with burlap ribbon. To make the ribbon I cut a 3 inch or so strip of burlap and frayed the edges. Tip: To cut straight lines in burlap, pull out the thread where you want to cut. Then cut where the thread was – easy!
So for less than $20 I was able to create a comparable look! Not bad! I think it is adorable and I couldn’t be happier with the way it turned out! I hope it lasts through the summer.
June 5, 2009
Girlfriend, you need to get your own TV show! This is fabulous… I love it!
June 5, 2009
Great job! I love it!
June 5, 2009
I found your blog via Kimba and I love this idea! It looks fabulous!
June 5, 2009
I came here via Kimba and I love what you did! I know what I will be doing this weekend!
June 5, 2009
This is so cute. Great job. You got talent!
June 5, 2009
It turned out just beautiful! Thanks for sharing such a great idea!
June 5, 2009
I.love.it! I’ve been looking for something more original than the usual wreath. Beautiful project! If only I had a local Hobby Lobby but I’ll have to check out Michaels. Thanks for the inspiration!
Have a great weekend!
June 5, 2009
Really great idea! Found you through Kimba. She only finds the best stuff!
June 5, 2009
That is really cute! I love this project,came over from Kimba’s.
June 5, 2009
Kimba had a link to this post on her blog…beautiful wreath…so crafy you are!!!
June 5, 2009
Hi, came over from Kimba’s. I love this project. How creative you are!! I will definitely have to give this a try. Love it. I’ll bet every time you see your door it brings a sweet smile to your face.
Jennifer
June 5, 2009
Just went to hob lob TODAY and all that stuff was 50% off!!! Might be headed back…looks wonderful!
June 5, 2009
Clicked on over from Kimba’s
Your wreath is soo cute AND I think it looks even better than the original!!
June 5, 2009
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June 5, 2009
Fabulous! Don’t you just love it when you get inspired and end up doing something that looks even better than the inspiration!
June 5, 2009
Xcellent job!
Turned out so pretty.
June 5, 2009
I hopped over here from Kimba’s…that really is a beautiful wreath! You did great!
June 6, 2009
wow! love the way that turned out. changing my door look this weekend, hope it turns out as good as yours did!
June 6, 2009
holy crap! what do you mean “do you think it will work?”. ITS AWESOME. BEYOND WORDS.YOU ROCK!!!
June 6, 2009
Very cool wreath! I try to find unique things instead of the usual just like everyone else’s kind of wreath. I like big, and this is just my style.
~Misti
June 6, 2009
Very cute and creative!
Manuela
June 6, 2009
That’s adorable! Hmm…now I’m thinking my front door wreath needs a quick makeover…
June 7, 2009
Super cute – I want one!! My front door gets baked by the sun all day…if we ever build a front porch (a far off “someday” project) I’ll be making one of your wreaths!!
June 7, 2009
So cute…I enjoyed reading your blog today.
I am still finding my way around blogland….
I always love making new friends..
I am posting about Disney so hope you will stop by.
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June 7, 2009
Love it! Brilliant idea and it turned out great!