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March 2, 2015 by: Ashley Greenwood

DIY Moss Basket for An Easter Tablescape

Fabulous tutorial for how to make a DIY Moss Basket that is perfect for an Easter tablescape.

MUST pin tutorial for DIY Moss Basket! An easy Easter craft for an Easter tablescape! // 3 Little Greenwoods

I can picture it in my head.

A beautifully appointed Easter table with a crisp white table runner. My wedding china and crystal placed carefully around the table. Near the center a petite moss covered basket overflowing with sparkling Easter eggs.

Then I realized that if I was going to make this Pottery Barn look alike Easter tablescape a reality I better get crafting.

One bag of moss and one thrift store basket later I have the sweetest little DIY Moss Basket that will be perfect for our Easter celebration.

Moss Covered Basket ~ Simple DIY Easter Basket! Perfect for an Easter Tablescape! https://www.3littlegreenwoods.com

This DIY Easter Basket is a Pottery Barn Knock Off version of Pottery Barn’s Greenvine Baskets. But at the fraction of the price. My moss basket cost approximately $2 while Pottery Barn’s version was originally priced at $20. That’s $17 in my crafting budget for more DIY Easter projects. This post may contain affiliate links marked with an asterisk. Click here for my complete disclosure policy.

DIY Moss Basket ~ Supplies Needed

small basket with handle

green moss*

hot glue gun {my favorite one}*

scissors

DIY Moss Basket ~ Instructions

Thanks to 50% off day at the thrift store I was able to pick up the perfect sized basket for 75 cents. The bag of green moss* came from my favorite craft store and cost $3 with one of those fabulous 40% off coupons.

Moss Covered Basket ~ Simple DIY Easter Basket! Perfect for an Easter Tablescape! https://www.3littlegreenwoods.com

Begin the basket by prepping the moss. Remove half the moss from the bag then fluff it up by tearing it apart. Lots of fluffy moss makes covering the basket easier.

Carefully use hot glue to attached the moss to all of the outside areas of the basket. Apply moss to the inside and outside of the basket handle. Remember to add the moss gingerly so you do not get hot glue burns. Your fingers will thank you.

Moss Covered Basket ~ Simple DIY Easter Basket! Perfect for an Easter Tablescape! https://www.3littlegreenwoods.com

Double check to make sure none of the original basket is peeking through. Small bits of moss may need to be added.

When the entire basket is covered with moss it will need a bit of a trim. Use scissors cut back any stray pieces of moss.

Moss Covered Basket ~ Simple DIY Easter Basket! Perfect for an Easter Tablescape! https://www.3littlegreenwoods.com

Once the diy moss basket has a haircut it is ready to decorated with. Filling it with colorful, sparkly eggs makes it a lovely addition to our Easter tablescape.

Moss Covered Basket ~ Simple DIY Easter Basket! Perfect for an Easter Tablescape! https://www.3littlegreenwoods.com

Moss Covered Basket ~ Simple DIY Easter Basket! Perfect for an Easter Tablescape! https://www.3littlegreenwoods.com

I am beyond excited with how perfect the little moss covered basket looks on my table. Paired with a bunch of fabulous tulips and a cute little bunny friend, it almost feels like Easter!

Moss Covered Basket ~ Simple DIY Easter Basket! Perfect for an Easter Tablescape! https://www.3littlegreenwoods.com

You’ve seen my #MakeIt project, now please visit some of the other wonderful blogger in this challenge and check out their beautiful Easter projects!

#MakeIt Easter Collage

1. Easter Mantle w DIY Burlap Banner | 2. Easter Basket for Kids | 3. Speckled Easter Eggs

4. He is Risen Printable | 5. Moss Covered Easter Basket | 6. Easter Kids Table Ideas

7. Easter Egg Hung Sign | 8. Fabulous Carrot Cake | 9. Easter Egg Hunt Pom Pom Skirt

10. Easter Napkins

What treasured or fun piece of home decor will grace your Easter tablescape this year? I would love to hear all about it!

Your comments totally make my day! 

They give me huge motivation to keep creating and having fun with my 3 Little Greenwoods! 

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Comments

  1. 6

    Bonnie @ The Pin Junkie says

    March 2, 2015 at 9:30 am

    I love a good dollar store craft as well as a good pottery barn knock off! You did both in one project! Love that you made it for only $2. Very nice!

    Reply
  2. 7

    Lindsay Eidahl says

    March 2, 2015 at 11:07 am

    I love this project Ashley! I love anything that involves a thrift sore makeover. These are so great!

    Reply
  3. 8

    Marti @ SewliciousHomeDecor says

    March 2, 2015 at 11:25 am

    That is such an awesome idea!! I can’t wait to make one!! 🙂

    Reply
  4. 9

    Christina at SWEET HAUTE says

    March 2, 2015 at 9:12 pm

    Wooo so pretty, and with glitter too! Thanks for sharing. #MakeIt

    ~Be Sweet
    Christina
    at SWEET HAUTE

    Reply
  5. 10

    Katie says

    March 2, 2015 at 9:28 pm

    Ahhh! I love this! I love all things moss related, but every time I try to make something with it, it all ends up in disaster!! Such a cute project, Ashley!!

    Reply
  6. 11

    Holly says

    March 3, 2015 at 6:50 am

    Hi Ashley – Could this BE any cuter? OMG ADORBS!!!!! And not only adorable – a frugal PB knockoff! Hugs, Holly

    Reply
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      3littlegreenwoods says

      March 12, 2015 at 8:09 am

      Thank you SO much, Holly! It looks so stinking cute on my Easter table!

      Reply
  7. 13

    Rachel says

    March 3, 2015 at 8:08 am

    This is a beautiful idea! I love it so much, and the glittery bright eggs are just perfect with it.

    Reply
  8. 14

    sara says

    March 3, 2015 at 9:32 am

    Super cute! It’s amazing what some places charge. If you want something done right, you gotta do it yourself. Great job.

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    • 15

      3littlegreenwoods says

      March 12, 2015 at 8:07 am

      There was no way I was paying Pottery Barn prices for a moss covered basket! Plus I love the way mine turned out. Thanks so much for the sweet comment, Sara!

      Reply
  9. 16

    Tracey @mummyshire says

    March 3, 2015 at 9:46 am

    I think that’s fab and made at such a bargain price!! Thanks for the crafting tips xx

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    • 17

      3littlegreenwoods says

      March 12, 2015 at 8:05 am

      Thank you so much for the sweet comment! I’m so excited you like my little mossy basket!

      Reply
  10. 18

    Emily, Our house now a home says

    March 3, 2015 at 10:09 am

    This is so cute! I think this will be something I will do for my Easter decor this year. I love working with moss home decor for Spring an this is perfect!

    Reply
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      3littlegreenwoods says

      March 3, 2015 at 8:51 pm

      I love how brilliantly green the moss is! It’s messy but adds so much to a project!

      Reply
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    Gunjan says

    March 3, 2015 at 10:32 am

    Awe! So Cute. I love this.

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    • 21

      3littlegreenwoods says

      March 3, 2015 at 8:50 pm

      Thanks so much!

      Reply
  12. 22

    Marie Novak says

    March 3, 2015 at 10:47 am

    This is so cute! Love this!!! I will be making one of these for sure.

    Reply
    • 23

      3littlegreenwoods says

      March 3, 2015 at 8:50 pm

      Yay! I would love to see a picture if you do. Post it to my facebook page!

      Reply
  13. 24

    Kim says

    March 3, 2015 at 11:16 am

    This is so cute!! I have never attempted to play around with moss, but I may just have to try this one. However, I have a feeling my basket won’t turn out quite as nice as yours…and I will most definitely have many burnt fingers 🙂

    Reply
    • 25

      3littlegreenwoods says

      March 3, 2015 at 8:49 pm

      Moss is so much fun but can make such a mess! I made sure to make my basket over a piece of throw away paper.

      Reply
  14. 26

    Ashley Packard says

    March 3, 2015 at 11:51 am

    This is such a cute idea! I might try my hand at this for my son’s easter basket this year. I’m not very crafty, but this looks like I might be able to do it!

    Reply
    • 27

      3littlegreenwoods says

      March 3, 2015 at 8:48 pm

      Hey Ashley! {Love the name! 😉 }

      This is a super simple craft. Good luck and thanks so much for the comment love!

      Reply
  15. 28

    Amy says

    March 3, 2015 at 11:54 am

    This is so cute!! I want to make one now.

    Reply
    • 29

      3littlegreenwoods says

      March 3, 2015 at 8:47 pm

      It’s a super simple Easter craft! Good luck!

      Reply
  16. 30

    Alyssa says

    March 3, 2015 at 12:12 pm

    I love this!! I think I can get all the supplies at the Dollar Store too so this will be a super cheap craft to make! Thank you so much for sharing. Pinning this!

    Reply
    • 31

      3littlegreenwoods says

      March 3, 2015 at 8:47 pm

      The Dollar Store ROCKS! Thanks so much for the pin!

      Reply
  17. 32

    Jen says

    March 3, 2015 at 1:03 pm

    This is adorable! I am not very crafty myself but this looks so easy I might be able to give it a try with my toddlers. Thanks!

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    • 33

      3littlegreenwoods says

      March 3, 2015 at 8:46 pm

      It was totally easy! Make one this weekend!;)

      Reply
  18. 34

    Michele says

    March 3, 2015 at 1:18 pm

    I like this and after reading your directions it looks really simple to make. I am not overly crafty, but I would give this a try!

    Reply
    • 35

      3littlegreenwoods says

      March 3, 2015 at 8:38 pm

      Oh, Michele! You should so make one. It was super easy and quick. Just watch out for those burned fingers!

      Reply
  19. 36

    Kim says

    March 3, 2015 at 1:51 pm

    Ashley, this is sweet! I just love PB’s holiday ware, and I love a good knockoff even more. So adorable!

    Reply
    • 37

      3littlegreenwoods says

      March 3, 2015 at 8:37 pm

      Pottery Barn always has the most adorable holiday accessories. It’s a good thing we don’t live anywhere near one!

      Reply
  20. 38

    Jenn @ mommytime365 says

    March 3, 2015 at 2:17 pm

    Ashley, you did such a great job! That is super cute and I’ll have to add this to the Easter decorations.

    Reply
    • 39

      3littlegreenwoods says

      March 3, 2015 at 8:36 pm

      Thanks so much! It was so much fun to make and looks precious on my dining room table!

      Reply
  21. 40

    Kathy says

    March 3, 2015 at 4:18 pm

    What a pretty little basket, and such a good idea! Thanks for sharing 🙂

    Reply
    • 41

      3littlegreenwoods says

      March 3, 2015 at 8:28 pm

      Thanks so much, Kathy!

      Reply
  22. 42

    Southern Scraps says

    March 4, 2015 at 7:02 am

    This is awesome! I love it.

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    • 43

      3littlegreenwoods says

      March 12, 2015 at 8:04 am

      Thanks so much! My little moss covered basket was so fun to make!

      Reply
  23. 44

    Valerie says

    March 4, 2015 at 11:37 pm

    Looks great and easy to make!

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    • 45

      3littlegreenwoods says

      March 12, 2015 at 8:01 am

      This little mossy covered basket was so easy to make! I hope you try it for Easter!

      Reply
  24. 46

    Shirley Wood says

    March 8, 2015 at 2:41 pm

    This is so pretty. I love it and easy to make too. I’m featuring this post at the Merry Monday party which begins tonight at 9pm est.

    Reply
    • 47

      3littlegreenwoods says

      March 12, 2015 at 7:04 am

      YAY! Thanks so much for the feature!

      Reply
  25. 48

    Krysta @ KrystaSteen.com says

    March 8, 2015 at 11:26 pm

    I love this! Thanks for sharing at Tips & Tricks! Hope to see you back this week! 🙂

    Reply
    • 49

      3littlegreenwoods says

      March 12, 2015 at 7:02 am

      Thanks so much for hosting your fun and creative party!

      Reply
  26. 50

    Lauren says

    March 9, 2015 at 2:16 pm

    This is so cute, Ashley! And gotta love that price tag. 😉

    Reply
    • 51

      3littlegreenwoods says

      March 12, 2015 at 6:56 am

      Yep! Goodwill projects are the BOMB!

      Reply
  27. 52

    Melissa @ A Prudent Life says

    March 18, 2015 at 9:20 am

    This is so cute Ashley! Now that I found out I’m hosting Easter, I have the perfect excuse to make one of these for myself.

    Reply
  28. 53

    renee says

    March 19, 2015 at 10:48 am

    I am in love….with your cute, cute ideas! I bought a tacky-tacky bunny rabbit basket at Salvation Army…..didn’t know what or if I would ever use it until now….How adorable… I will be working on my own moss project ASAP! Thanks for the inspiration, once again. Love.

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    • 54

      3littlegreenwoods says

      April 5, 2015 at 8:01 pm

      Oh I hope you were able to make your own DIY Moss Covered Basket! Thank you so much for the wonderful comment!

      Reply
  29. 55

    Lori says

    March 24, 2015 at 9:52 am

    I have everything needed for the moss basket with plastic glittered eggs. I will make one today! Thanks again Ashley.

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    • 56

      3littlegreenwoods says

      April 5, 2015 at 7:39 pm

      Hey Lori!

      I hope you were able to make one of these little moss covered baskets for your Easter table! Happy Easter!

      Reply
  30. 57

    Tara @ Lehman lane says

    March 8, 2016 at 1:30 pm

    Love your moss basket Ashley! Featuring you tonight @ Dream. Create. Inspire. Link!!! Take care, Tara

    Reply
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    Kim~madeinaday says

    March 10, 2016 at 4:01 pm

    What a great idea and love that it’s a cheaper knock off. Very pretty decor. Stopping by to let you know you are being featured on Friday’s P3 Party post! Have a great week! Thanks for pinning!
    Best,
    Kim

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    • 59

      3littlegreenwoods says

      March 12, 2016 at 9:45 am

      You are SO awesome! Thank you so much for the feature!

      Reply
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    kristi@ishouldbemoppingthefloor says

    March 12, 2016 at 12:54 am

    This is so precious, Ashley! I’m so glad you linked up to the party this weekend!

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    • 61

      3littlegreenwoods says

      March 12, 2016 at 9:43 am

      Thanks so much, Kristi! I always love all the DIY inspiration I find at your linky party. Best wishes with all your new house adventures!

      Reply
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    Helen Fern says

    March 14, 2016 at 10:59 am

    This is really cute!! Visiting from the Pretty Pintastic party!

    Reply

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