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April 25, 2023

A Simple Springtime Door Basket with Tulips

It’s that time of the month again where some of my blogging friends and I do a Pinterest Challenge, hosted by my friend Cindy from County Road 407. This month’s challenge was a spring door decor. I’ll be sharing a simple springtime door basket with tulips.

If you have made your way here from Laura at Everyday Edits I am so glad you’re here! Wasn’t her spring door decor so pretty? Definitely spring inspiring!

If you are new to my Cottage in the Mitten, my name is Kim, and I’m so glad you’re here!

Simple Springtime Door Basket - my backdoor basket with tulips

“Flowers are like friends; they bring colour to your world.” – Unknown

Some of you may be asking what exactly is a Pinterest Challenge. Well, let me tell you. Each month, we are given an inspiration photo and we then create our own version of it. It’s such a creative and fun time sharing our masterpieces with friends!

This month’s inspiration comes from Karen at Sanctuary Home Decor.

Simple Springtime Door Basket - Inspiration photo

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Springtime Door Basket – Supplies

The supplies for this particular door decor are minimal. Therefore, you may have some of these supplies in your home decor stash already.

  • Basket
  • Moss or floral block
  • Large zip lock baggie (if using moss)
  • Faux flowers
  • Real tulips
  • Floral water tubes
  • Window suction cups

Creating the Basket

For my interpretation I used faux and real flowers. Honestly, I have so many faux flowers that it seemed a waste not to use those. The tulips I cut from my own gardens. I did need to purchase the heather.

Most times, when I create a floral arrangement I use those green floral blocks. Because my basket was see through I didn’t want to use the green floral blocks. Therefore, I used some natural moss and put it inside a large zip lock bag. Using the clear zip lock bag provented the moss from sticking out through the holes of the basket.

First, I used the faux pathos and heather on either side of the basket. The nice thing about faux is that you can bend the branches to look the way you want. I then added the faux peonies and white hydrangeas.

Lastly, I ran out to my yard and cut some of my tulips. Since the squirrels and rabbits have loved eating my tulips this spring, I was happy to cut some down for my enjoyment! I placed each one in a water tube and added them to my basket.

You can easily make this kind of basket arrangement with branches and whatever florals you have growing in your yard and use it on the inside of your door or on the outside.

A Simple Springtime Door Basket with Tulips

I sure hope you enjoyed my simple springtime door basket with tulips. This was such a simple project and one that the flowers can be changed out throughout the seasons.

Next up, is my friend Cindy from County Road 407. You are going to love the beautiful Mother’s Day gift she has created!

Happy door decorating!

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Comments

  1. Ruth Newton says

    April 25, 2023 at 6:22 am

    Super cute! I love your design.

    Reply
    • cottageinthemitten@gmail.com says

      April 25, 2023 at 12:48 pm

      Thanks so much, Ruth!!

      Reply
  2. Tammy says

    April 25, 2023 at 8:07 am

    Your door basket is beautiful. I love your design and the flower used in it.

    Reply
    • cottageinthemitten@gmail.com says

      April 25, 2023 at 12:47 pm

      Thanks friend! 💛

      Reply
  3. laura says

    April 25, 2023 at 9:16 am

    HI Kim,
    I need to get a wall basket in my kitchen!
    Love this one! xo laura

    Reply
    • cottageinthemitten@gmail.com says

      April 25, 2023 at 12:46 pm

      The basket was a Michael’s find. A fun project to hang inside or out!

      Reply
  4. Niky | The House on Silverado says

    April 25, 2023 at 9:53 am

    I love the colors in your door basket! So bright and vibrant!
    Thanks for sharing!
    Niky

    Reply
    • cottageinthemitten@gmail.com says

      April 25, 2023 at 12:46 pm

      I do love bright colors! Thanks Niky!

      Reply
  5. Laura Ingalls Gunn says

    April 25, 2023 at 10:05 am

    Kim your arrangement is gorgeous. I love the asymmetrical element you added!

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    • cottageinthemitten@gmail.com says

      April 25, 2023 at 12:45 pm

      Thank you, Laura! It was fun to create!

      Reply
  6. Marty says

    April 25, 2023 at 10:11 am

    Love your colors and such a happy and pretty basket arrangement. So pretty on your door.

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    • cottageinthemitten@gmail.com says

      April 25, 2023 at 12:45 pm

      Thank you, Marty! I appreciate your kind words!

      Reply
  7. Alyssa says

    April 25, 2023 at 11:20 am

    I love it! I’ve been looking for some decor for our front door too! This is beautiful ❤️

    Reply
    • cottageinthemitten@gmail.com says

      April 25, 2023 at 12:44 pm

      Thanks so much, Lyss! I have some extra flowers that you can have or I would be happy to make you one! ❤️

      Reply
  8. Renae Frey says

    April 25, 2023 at 11:55 am

    So pretty, my friend. Bright and cheery, just like you. Hugs and blessings to you.

    Reply
    • cottageinthemitten@gmail.com says

      April 25, 2023 at 12:45 pm

      You’re so kind! Thanks so much, Renae!

      Reply
  9. Michelle | Thistle Key Lane says

    April 25, 2023 at 3:25 pm

    Kim your arrangement is so lovely and I love the tulips! They really do steal the show! I’ll have to remember your little tip with the florist tubes. So smart!!

    Reply
    • cottageinthemitten@gmail.com says

      April 25, 2023 at 3:50 pm

      Thanks Michelle! I was so grateful that I had the tulips in the garden!

      Reply
  10. Carol Karl | Living a Real Life says

    April 25, 2023 at 3:43 pm

    I love this. It’s super easy and cute. I love your shopping trolley in the corner. Where did you find it?

    Reply
    • cottageinthemitten@gmail.com says

      April 25, 2023 at 4:02 pm

      Hi Carol! That is from the inspiration photo, so I’m not sure where she picked that up.

      Reply
  11. Lora Bloomquist says

    April 25, 2023 at 5:58 pm

    The squirrels and rabbits have been eating your tulips? Oh, no…hope that doesn’t happen here! I finally planted bulbs all over last Fall and I’m so looking forward to seeing them! Darn pests:( Your floral basket is so pretty with the mix of faux and real. Definitely a Happy Spring greeting!

    Reply
    • cottageinthemitten@gmail.com says

      April 25, 2023 at 9:08 pm

      Lora, they have eaten so many of our tulips. So discouraging for sure! Thanks for your kind words! Happy spring!

      Reply
  12. Mary K Blaine says

    April 25, 2023 at 8:57 pm

    Low the idea of a door basket. I just made seasonal wall baskets for my kitchen and now I’m inspired for my door too! Beautiful Kim!

    Reply
    • cottageinthemitten@gmail.com says

      April 25, 2023 at 9:08 pm

      Thanks Kay! 😘

      Reply
  13. Cindy@CountyRoad407 says

    April 26, 2023 at 12:36 am

    Kim your door arrangement is perfect! Love the colors and the basket. Hope you enjoy seeing it for days and days. Thanks so much for joining in. pinned

    Reply
    • cottageinthemitten@gmail.com says

      April 27, 2023 at 9:00 am

      Thank you, Cindy!

      Reply
  14. Wendy McMonigle says

    April 26, 2023 at 1:50 am

    Love your door basket Kim! and those tulips are gorgeous.

    Reply
    • cottageinthemitten@gmail.com says

      April 27, 2023 at 8:59 am

      Thanks Wendy!

      Reply
  15. laura says

    April 26, 2023 at 1:43 pm

    Hi Kim, I am so sorry I thought I was the last one on the list. I just updated my post) to forward to you! laura

    Reply
    • cottageinthemitten@gmail.com says

      April 27, 2023 at 8:59 am

      No worries!

      Reply
  16. Rachel Harper says

    April 29, 2023 at 2:06 pm

    Kim,
    I love the basket, and you’ve displayed it beautifully. I plan to share on Sunday.

    Reply
    • cottageinthemitten@gmail.com says

      April 29, 2023 at 9:33 pm

      Oh, that is so kind of you! Thanks Rachel!

      Reply
  17. Cindy LONG says

    April 29, 2023 at 5:37 pm

    Such a pretty spring arrangement Kim!

    Reply
    • cottageinthemitten@gmail.com says

      April 29, 2023 at 9:33 pm

      Thanks Cindy!

      Reply
  18. Jen says

    May 1, 2023 at 5:18 pm

    Your basket is absolutely beautiful Kim. The combination of red and yellow flowers is SO pretty. Well-done! 🥰

    Reply
  19. Carol@Blueskyathome says

    May 2, 2023 at 10:51 am

    Kim, what a lovely arrangement. Mixing fresh and faux is a great idea. Your real yellow tulips from your garden are gorgeous.

    Reply
  20. Donna says

    May 5, 2023 at 10:51 am

    Hi Kim! Your floral basket is so pretty! I love how you used a combination of faux and real flowers! Such a great idea! Thanks for sharing at Fabulous Friday! I’m pinning it now to our feature page!

    Reply
    • cottageinthemitten@gmail.com says

      May 5, 2023 at 1:36 pm

      Thank you so much, Donna! Also, I appreciate the share! Have a great day!

      Reply

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