How To Make A Flower Arrangement In A Basket

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Learn how easy it is to make a flower arrangement in a basket! Plus learn my secret tip for making it last longer. Make sure to visit me over on my blog, The Tattered Pew for more DIY ideas.

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Get Ready For Some Spring Décor Inspiration

Today I am joining some lovely friends for a Spring Décor Inspiration blog hop hosted by Pasha of Pasha Is Home.

If you are hopping over from my talented friend Kristen of White Arrows Home, Welcome! Didn’t you just love her Spring decorating ideas with thrifted milk glass?

I’m Kelly and I’m so glad you are here to hang out with me. I have a very simple DIY that will have your family and friends asking if you are a professional flower arranger!


How To Make A Flower Arrangement In A Basket

Friends this is hands down one of the easiest flower arrangements that I have ever put together! And it might also be the prettiest. (I promise I’m usually humble!)

And it all starts with the flowers.

My number one tip is to source cheap flowers. And my go to spot is always Trader Joe’s or my own yard!

And to make your arrangement look more professional I always suggest sticking with a monochromatic color scheme of flowers. They can be a variety but they should all coordinate! (all pinks, all yellows, all purples, etc.)

I went for all white flowers with pops of greenery. These gorgeous creamy white tulips from Trader Joe’s were calling my name!

Find Your Basket or Container

Once you have your flowers selected then you will want to find your container. This is what makes your arrangement special! I found this huge basket at a flea market last Spring and have always wanted to put flowers in it.

BONUS: By selecting a basket for your flower arrangement you will be able to easily move your arrangement from place to place!


How Do You Display Flowers In A Basket

So many people were wondering the best way to display flowers in a basket. The easiest way I have found is to set a bowl in the bottom of the basket.

This bowl will hold the water and the flowers so your basket will not get ruined. Plus, most baskets won’t hold water obviously, so the bowl is the perfect option if your basket is round.

I tucked some moss around the white bowl so it wouldn’t show through the basket!

Your flowers will flop in a bowl unless you use the criss-cross tape method. This supports the stems and helps your flowers look visually proportioned in your vessel and allows the display to work.

After you have the tape on and bowl in place add your water before you add your flowers.

How Do You Make A Simple Flower Arrangement

Start with your base layer of tulips and greenery and build from there.

Make sure to cut off a few inches off your flower stems at a 45 degree angle. This will allow your flowers to soak up more water as well as help them fit in your container!

You can see in the picture above and below that the first layer of tulips and greenery simply lay on the basket. This will give the arrangement a fuller look as you work your way up and in.

Next, I grabbed 3 stems and poked them in to each space. This allowed them to fill the space and stand up in the squares created by the tape!

I would do tulips and then greenery and finally add the baby’s breath in last to fill in the gaps. I repeated this until my basket was full and I was out of flowers.

Make sure to spin you basket around to see it from every angle so you can fill in any gaps!

Remember, there really is no wrong or right way to add your flowers. Take your time, have fun and enjoy the process. This should be fun and something you feel proud of when you have finished. If it’s not, start over and try again!


Basket Flower Arrangement Ideas

There are so many great flower arrangement ideas and I am always looking for new and unique ways to display flowers around my home and if you know me you know I love baskets. Here are some other ideas for flower arrangements in baskets:

  • Try adding flowers to a hanging basket on your wall.
  • Grab an old picnic basket and fill it with vases of flowers.
  • Find mini little baskets and fill them with flowers and set them at an individual place settings at your table.
  • Fill a rattan basket/bag with flowers and hang it on a wall or door like I did in our bedroom.
  • Look for unique baskets at flea markets, thrift stores, garage sales or Etsy!

How Do You Keep Flowers Fresh In A Basket

Now that you have your gorgeous flower arrangement completed you will want to keep it fresh!

I have a little secret that I always add to my tulips. Want to know what it is?

It’s a penny!

Yep! They say the copper in the penny is a fungicide and kills bacteria that grows in the flowers or water and can shorten the life of your stems. The copper prevents the bacteria and helps the tulips last longer.

Some people think it helps the tulips from drooping but I’m not convinced! Really they just need more water as they are thirsty.

Of course you must make sure to add fresh water daily.


Displaying Your Flowers

Now comes the fun part! Carry your basket of flowers to where you plan to display them. I plopped mine down right in the center of our dinng room table and it instantly made them whole room light up!

This centerpiece will be one your family and friends talk about and one you can be proud of!

See my painted mini charcuterie board tutorial here!

Isn’t she lovely? I’m obsessed and think I might try a different color and different combo of flowers next, but in the same basket of course!

Shop My Tablescape

  • Bamboo Flatware
  • White Plates
  • Faux Tulips (across plate)
  • Mini Charcuterie boards from Target Dollar Spot or here
  • Light brown gingham tablecloth
  • wicker chargers
  • Green runner from Target last year


A Flower Arrangement In A Basket

So are you ready to make your very own flower arrangement in a basket? I can’t wait to see what you create. Please share your beautiful creations with me via email, over on Instagram or even on Facebook! I would love to share them. And as always, thanks for hanging out with me!

Now make sure to stop by my blog for more fun DIY projects!

xoxo,Kelly

Spring Decor Inspiration

Suggested materials:
  • Basket   (Thrift Store)
  • Flowers   (Trader Joes)
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