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    A Front Door Flower Basket That Is Perfect for Fall

    August 26, 2017 By Brandy 23 Comments

    A stunning front door flower basket for fall that comes together in about 15 minutes using silk flowers and a basket! A fun twist on a typical wreath.

    A stunning front door flower basket for fall that comes together in about 15 minutes using silk flowers and a basket! A fun twist on a typical wreath.

    Fall is my favorite season because of the warm colors and cozy feel. Our front door was still displaying our patriotic wreath and so I decided to treat myself to a trip to Michaels last week to see what I could come up with for a fall wreath.

    front door flower basket
    I wanted to do something a little different than the basic grapevine wreath and this basket caught my eye in the floral department. It isn't meant for a door or wall display, but the back is flat enough that it actually lays perfectly against a flat surface! So out went the idea for a wreath and in came an idea for an autumn door arrangement.

    basket with welcome sign
    The basket came with a small chalkboard tag that I decorated with a chalk marker. I absolutely love how my door arrangement turned out, and the hour that I spent choosing the flowers was definitely worth it. Thank goodness my kids weren't with me, poor things! I always take forever deciding on fabric and home decor items like this.

    front door flower basket

    Whatever time I spent finding the perfect materials was made up in the fact that this entire arrangement came together in less than 15 minutes. It was SO easy!

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    front door flower basket for fall

    Front Door Flower Basket for Fall

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    Time: 15 minutes

    Supplies You Will Need: 

    • 1 wooden basket*
    • Variety of silk flower stems
    • Floral foam or styrofoam ball
    • wire cutters

     

    supplies for a front door flower basket
    Step By Step Instructions

    Step 1: Gather Supplies

    *I found my basket for $6.99 near the floral department at Michael's. They had a lighter shade option as well.

    basket for flower arrangement with styrofoam ball
    Step 2: Place a block of floral foam or a styrofoam ball inside your basket. Make sure it fits nice and tight so that it doesn't move around. You can use newspaper under the foam to give it height instead of filling the basket all the way up with foam if you want.

    fall picks and stems for flower basket
    Step 3: Separate your stems with the wire cutters and start filling your basket. Begin with a couple of stems to add height in the back then add a few stems in the center for volume. Fill remaining spaces with varying heights and fillers.

    front door flower basket finished
    Step 4: Loop a piece of twine around the handle in the back and hang.

    This would be easy to customize for any season just by swapping out the floral stems. The nice thing about using a basket with styrofoam is that everything is removable if you decide you'd like to use the basket for a different arrangement! Nothing is glued in. Just pull it out, save it for another project, and fill up with spring or summer flowers. Hang it inside, hang it outside---it's up to you!

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    About Brandy

    Welcome! I'm Brandy, mother to 5 darling kiddos and a cute black lab named Toby. My husband is in the Coast Guard so we've lived all over the place, turning each house into a home. I love baking, sewing, making cute things with my kids, and sharing what I've learned with all of you!

    Comments

    1. Shene says

      September 27, 2020 at 9:51 am

      Thanks for sharing, love your idea. I am going on line to see if I can find that basket for another project that I want to do

      Reply
    2. twopurplecouches says

      September 01, 2017 at 11:26 am

      This is such a pretty alternative to a wreath - the basket is a great idea! Thanks for linking up with Merry Monday this week. I'll be featuring your door arrangement at our upcoming party. I hope you'll stop by and link up again!

      Reply
    3. Mary-The Boondocks Blog says

      August 31, 2017 at 10:51 am

      That is so simple and yet really really pretty. The unusual shape of the basket draws your eye in and the cute label is so much fun!

      Reply
    4. Angie - Pitchfork & Spade says

      August 30, 2017 at 7:18 pm

      This is such a great idea! I have been looking for something other than your typical wreath and this is beautiful

      Reply
    5. Myeshia says

      August 30, 2017 at 8:52 am

      This is so beautiful! Thanks for the idea!

      Reply
    6. Jodie says

      August 29, 2017 at 5:27 pm

      Gorgeous! It really turned out great! Would LOVE if you'd come share at Reader Tip Tuesday & join us each week http://www.jodiefitz.com/2017/08/29/reader-tip-tuesday-weeks-craft-recipe-party/
      Hope to see your awesome creativity at the party...xo

      Reply
    7. farmhouse40 says

      August 28, 2017 at 6:47 am

      Thanks for sharing your Autumn Door Flower Arrangement with us at Inspire Me Monday link party. So pretty.

      Reply
    8. Amber says

      August 27, 2017 at 8:22 pm

      Very pretty!

      Reply
    9. Susan @ Under the Butternut Tree says

      August 26, 2017 at 6:20 pm

      Very pretty! A creative use of a basket.

      Reply
    10. Ann Bacon says

      August 30, 2016 at 4:40 am

      Beautiful! I like it better than a wreath.

      Reply
    11. Emily says

      August 29, 2016 at 7:47 pm

      This is so pretty! I like changing things up from a traditional wreath now and then too. Thanks for linking up with Merry Monday this week.

      Reply
    12. Linda says

      August 29, 2016 at 3:54 pm

      Lovely project with your choice of flowers and a basket. This will look so pretty on the front door. Your guests will feel so welcome. Thank you for sharing your creativity at DI&DI.

      Reply
    13. Colleen says

      August 28, 2016 at 3:22 pm

      So pretty! I love fall and the colors you chose for this arrangement. Thanks for the great tutorial.

      Reply
    14. Carol says

      August 26, 2016 at 5:46 am

      Simple and beautiful - great welcome at the door

      Reply
    15. Kendall says

      August 26, 2016 at 4:43 am

      That is really very lovely! I've never really decorated our door. I don't know if I ever will, but this certainly makes me think about it! 🙂

      Reply
    16. bj says

      August 26, 2016 at 4:35 am

      altho i'm not nearly ready for fall, i want to make an arrangement like this for our front door...so pretty.
      here from Rattlebridge...

      Reply
    17. sherrygcole says

      August 25, 2016 at 6:27 pm

      This is gorgeous, and I love that you can use it for several months.

      Reply
    18. michelleoblogoff says

      August 25, 2016 at 2:09 pm

      Lovely arrangement for the fall!
      Thank for your secrets!
      Michelle

      Reply
    19. the cape on the corner says

      August 23, 2016 at 12:08 pm

      beautiful! i love that this is different, and that foam move. genius!
      b

      Reply
    20. JESS44903 says

      August 23, 2016 at 9:01 am

      oh this is so pretty! 🙂

      I would love for you to share this with my Facebook Group for recipes, crafts, tips, and tricks: https://www.facebook.com/groups/pluckyrecipescraftstips/

      Thanks for joining Cooking and Crafting with J & J!

      Reply
    21. Janet Vinyard says

      August 22, 2016 at 9:12 am

      Hi Brandy, Your fall arrangement for the front door is so simple yet so lovely! Thanks for the instructions, too. Well done! Blessings, Janet

      Reply
    22. Tere F. says

      August 31, 2015 at 7:15 am

      ???? that arrangement...felt like Fall just looking at it, even though temps are in the 90s down here! It's elegant, not stuffy, and so refreshingly different! My poor, tired grapevine wreaths need a sabbatical! Thanks for sharing! Speaking of sharing...what is that wonderful grayish-blue paint color on your door??? Thanks in advance!

      Reply
      • Brandy says

        August 31, 2015 at 8:26 am

        Hi Tere! Thank you so much for your sweet compliments! I wish I knew the color of our front door since I'd like to order some touch up paint, but the house door came that way. We didn't paint it, I'm sorry!

        Reply

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