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October 8, 2014 by: Ashley Greenwood

Fall Branch Basket Wreath

If you have been visiting this blog during the last few weeks you have already spied today’s project. My Fall Branch Basket Wreath has been showing itself off all September.

Fall Branch Basket Wreath by 3 Little Greenwoods

Along with my Pumpkin Painted Welcome Mat, the Branch Basket Wreath’s bright ribbon greeted our guests. It’s happy yellow flowers were blowing in the breeze as I invited you into our home for a Southern Fall Home Tour.

Many of my sweet readers have already asked about my latest door decor. Well, wait no more because today’s the day I’m sharing this fall decor project with you!

Pumpkin Welcome Mat! by 3 Little Greenwoods

Branch Basket Wreath: Supplies Needed

  • gathered branches
  • a sturdy empty box
  • scrapbook paper
  • a bundle of flowers and grasses from the craft store
  • green moss
  • florist foam
  • ribbon for hanging
  • garden pruners for trimming branches
  • hot glue

Start by gather an armhold of thin, fairly straight branches. I’m always looking for something fun the children and I can do together. So we spent one afternoon exploring our backyard looking for fallen branches. Thanks to Al Roker and Winter Storm Pax our yard is still full of little branches that snapped under the ice.

The “basket” part of the wreath is an empty Borax box that I cut an inch off the top of. A pretty little stick basket with the word Borax shining through the front was not the look I was going for. Wrapping the box with light green scrapbook paper solved that problem.

recycled box craft

Next it’s time to prep the branches you’ve gathered. The branches will need to be a tad longer than the box you have chosen. Our branches were very dry so snapping them to the correct length was easy. But you may need to use garden pruners if the sticks are too thick or green.

Puzzle piece the trimmed branches together to cover the front and sides of the box using hot glue. I love the little fungi growing on a few of the sticks!

backyard sticks

Once the “branch basket” is finished it’s time to fill it up with flowers and grasses. Secure a block of floral foam half way into the empty box then begin to fill the basket with flowers and grasses. Fill in with green moss.

Fall Stick Basket Wreath

I fell in love with these bright yellow flowers from Hobby Lobby. I love their papery, wispiness but have no clue what species of flower they are supposed to be.

A little green moss placed on the front fills in any gaps between the branches and adds color and texture to the basket.

natural fall decor

To attached the ribbon, I cut a slit in each side of the basket then poked it through and tied a knot. The pretty bow at the top is a faker. That means I tied it then hot glued it to the top of the ribbon. 😉

Oh! I almost forgot the tips of the branches I added among the flowers. Love those curves!

Fall Branch Basket Wreath by 3 Little Greenwoods

Fall Branch Basket Wreath by 3 Little Greenwoods

I hope you have been inspired to welcome Fall, family, and friends with your own Branch Basket Wreath!

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Comments

  1. 1

    Jennifer | The Deliberate Mom says

    October 8, 2014 at 9:20 am

    Ooooh, this is gorgeous! I think I prefer this to a standard wreath… it’s so original in appearance.

    I have a question. I really want to hang stuff on my front door. What do you have on your door to hang things? We have an all steel door. I’ve contemplate those peel and stick hooks but it drops to -30C here in the winter so I don’t think it would hold up. Any suggestions?

    Thanks so much for sharing.
    xoxo

    Reply
    • 2

      3littlegreenwoods says

      October 11, 2014 at 11:31 pm

      Here’s my trick~ I put a Command hook upside down on the inside of my front door then I loop a ribbon over the top of my door and hook it to the upside door hook. Make sense?

      Thanks so much for loving my Branch Basket Wreath!
      ~ Ashley

      Reply
  2. 3

    Lindsay Eidahl says

    October 8, 2014 at 12:07 pm

    I still love it! 😉

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    • 4

      3littlegreenwoods says

      October 11, 2014 at 11:25 pm

      Thanks so much, sweet Lindsay! It makes me smile each day!
      ~ Ashley

      Reply
  3. 5

    Leslie says

    October 8, 2014 at 3:39 pm

    Super cute & I love it! I like anything made with sticks, really. Haha Happy Wednesday!

    Reply
    • 6

      3littlegreenwoods says

      October 11, 2014 at 11:24 pm

      Sticks for the backyard are my friend! 😉
      ~ Ashley

      Reply
  4. 7

    Heather {Woods of Bell Trees} says

    October 8, 2014 at 6:50 pm

    I have been in love with this since I saw it! It is so dang cute girl…I don’t know if cute is the right word, but I love it!

    Reply
    • 8

      3littlegreenwoods says

      October 11, 2014 at 11:24 pm

      {{big big hugs}} to you sweet friend!
      ~ Ashley

      Reply
  5. 9

    Kim @ Cozinest says

    October 8, 2014 at 10:57 pm

    This is just darling and the borax box is genius!

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    • 10

      3littlegreenwoods says

      October 11, 2014 at 11:23 pm

      Gotta love the recycling bin! Ha! 🙂
      ~ Ashley

      Reply
  6. 11

    Katherines Corner says

    October 9, 2014 at 9:44 am

    I love this beautiful and creative bit of Autumn style. a lovely and unique way to decorate your front and to greet your guests with creativity. Thank you for sharing at the Thursday Favorite Things Blog Hop xo

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    • 12

      3littlegreenwoods says

      October 11, 2014 at 11:14 pm

      Thanks for hosting your wonderful party, Katie! So excited you like my Branch Basket Wreath!
      ~ Ashley

      Reply
  7. 13

    Amila says

    October 9, 2014 at 12:36 pm

    wow!love this arrangement.These cute flowers are so pretty and love the basket with branches

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    • 14

      3littlegreenwoods says

      October 11, 2014 at 11:11 pm

      Yay! So glad you love my Branch Basket Wreath!
      ~ Ashley

      Reply
  8. 15

    Julie says

    October 10, 2014 at 4:07 am

    This is lovely, and hard to believe it started out as a borax box! Makes a nice alternative to a wreath too.

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    • 16

      3littlegreenwoods says

      October 11, 2014 at 11:11 pm

      Our recycling trash has provided lots of crafting materials for me over the years! 😉

      Thanks so much for the comment love!
      ~ Ashley

      Reply
  9. 17

    Linda Todd says

    October 10, 2014 at 11:02 am

    This is a great idea and looks so pretty. It is bright and happy looking with the yellow flowers.
    Great job!

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    • 18

      3littlegreenwoods says

      October 11, 2014 at 11:10 pm

      I love those little yellow flowers! Thanks so much for the comment love, Linda!
      ~ Ashley

      Reply
  10. 19

    Michelle@TheRibbonRetreat says

    October 10, 2014 at 11:03 am

    This is a beeeeautiful door decor! Thank you for sharing!

    Reply
    • 20

      3littlegreenwoods says

      October 11, 2014 at 11:06 pm

      Thanks so much, Michelle!
      ~ Ashley

      Reply
  11. 21

    Bre @ Average But Inspired says

    October 10, 2014 at 8:09 pm

    SO BEAUTIFUL, Ashley! I totally love this idea. Pinning, sharing and stealing this idea to use in the future!

    Reply
    • 22

      3littlegreenwoods says

      October 11, 2014 at 11:05 pm

      Thanks so much for the sharing love, Bre!

      {{big hugs}}
      ~ Ashley

      Reply
  12. 23

    Kimberlee says

    October 12, 2014 at 9:22 pm

    Ashley – I love this. What a great project that has recycling and a bit of nature in it too. It looks great on your door!

    Reply
  13. 24

    Debbie Ealer says

    October 12, 2014 at 10:14 pm

    Your blog looks wonderful. I like this project. I might have to go pick up sticks now hehehe
    Very cute idea. Thanks for sharing.

    Reply
    • 25

      3littlegreenwoods says

      October 25, 2014 at 3:20 pm

      Go pick up some sticks! 🙂
      ~ Ashley

      Reply
  14. 26

    Kim @ The Cookie Puzzle says

    October 13, 2014 at 11:57 pm

    I have never seen a basket wreath…but I am in love! What a great idea…I am sooo making one of these. Thank you for sharing with us at Party in Your PJs.

    Reply
    • 27

      3littlegreenwoods says

      October 24, 2014 at 11:08 pm

      I’m so excited you love my Branch Basket Wreath! I love it on our red front door!
      ~ Ashley

      Reply
  15. 28

    Aniko@PlaceOfMyTaste says

    October 14, 2014 at 9:04 pm

    This is a wonderful project, featuring you tomorrow at WIW:-) Hugs!

    Reply
    • 29

      3littlegreenwoods says

      October 17, 2014 at 3:47 pm

      OMGee, you just made my week! I love your WIW party and have follow each of you forever. 🙂
      ~ Ashley

      Reply
  16. 30

    Kristina @ My Own Home Blog says

    October 14, 2014 at 9:49 pm

    I love this! I am imagining this with a little chalkboard sign that says “mail” on it hanging inside my door for me to toss my mail in! 🙂 Thanks for inspiring me! 🙂

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    • 31

      3littlegreenwoods says

      October 17, 2014 at 3:46 pm

      What a fun idea! Thanks for the comment love!
      ~ Ashley

      Reply
  17. 32

    Michelle from Weekend Craft says

    October 15, 2014 at 7:46 am

    Beautiful! I love how you gathered the sticks to make this! Thanks for stopping by Creative Spark Link Party! Hope you stop by to link up today http://bit.ly/1CkmzzM

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    • 33

      3littlegreenwoods says

      October 17, 2014 at 3:44 pm

      It’s always so much fun making things with the children! Thanks for hosting such a fun and creative party!
      ~ Ashley

      Reply
  18. 34

    Stacey says

    October 20, 2014 at 5:21 pm

    That turned out so pretty! I am in awe that you used an old Borax box. What a great idea!

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    • 35

      3littlegreenwoods says

      October 24, 2014 at 10:57 pm

      Got to reuse those recyclables! Thanks so much for the comment love!
      ~ Ashley

      Reply
  19. 36

    lisa at mabey she made it says

    October 21, 2014 at 12:19 am

    I love how bright and cheerful this is–thanks for linking up to Do Tell Tuesday!

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    • 37

      3littlegreenwoods says

      October 24, 2014 at 10:55 pm

      Thanks so much, Lisa! I love how the little yellow flowers pop against our red door!
      ~ Ashley

      Reply
  20. 38

    the cape on the corner says

    October 21, 2014 at 10:33 am

    that is such a good idea! i totally want to make a branch basket now. enjoy!
    b

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    • 39

      3littlegreenwoods says

      October 24, 2014 at 10:52 pm

      You can make one too! Thanks for the comment love!
      ~ Ashley

      Reply
  21. 40

    Pam says

    October 25, 2014 at 6:35 pm

    Have lots of sticks and a box…going to Mae this.

    Reply
    • 41

      3littlegreenwoods says

      October 26, 2014 at 10:03 am

      I would love to see a picture of your Branch Basket Wreath if you make one!
      ~ Ashley

      Reply
  22. 42

    Michelle Daino says

    March 25, 2015 at 1:29 pm

    Just made my wreath after a fun nature walk with my two little ones, collecting twigs and talking about nature. The wreath cost only $5 to make….$2 for the ribbon, $2 for flowers from Dollar Tree (found some others around the house that worked perfectly too), and a dollar for the craft foam. I was so proud to hang this on my front door. Thank you for providing the inspiration for a wreath that thinks outside of the box, so to speak….nice to see something creative instead of the usual circular wreath. Gorgeous idea!

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    • 43

      3littlegreenwoods says

      April 5, 2015 at 7:24 pm

      YAY! So wonderful to hear you were inspired to make your own Branch Basket Wreath! I would love to see your creation. Hop over to my FB page to post a picture! 😉

      {big hugs}
      ~ Ashley

      Reply
  23. 44

    Bonnie @ The Pin Junkie says

    April 1, 2015 at 1:21 pm

    Your branch basket wreath is so pretty! Thanks for sharing it at The Pin Junkie! It’s being featuring today in a collection of diy wreath ideas.

    Reply
    • 45

      3littlegreenwoods says

      April 5, 2015 at 5:09 pm

      YAY! Thanks so much for the wonderful feature! I love wreaths!

      Reply
  24. 46

    dona says

    May 26, 2015 at 8:19 pm

    do you need to put anything on the branches to preserve them?

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    • 47

      3littlegreenwoods says

      June 15, 2015 at 8:23 am

      Thanks for the great question, Dona! No I did not put anything on my branch basket wreath to preserve them. It has held up great!

      Reply
  25. 48

    Ivory says

    February 23, 2016 at 9:57 pm

    Love it, love it. Making this, making this. Why? Because its soooooo beautiful .

    Reply
    • 49

      3littlegreenwoods says

      February 26, 2016 at 5:53 pm

      YAY! When you make your own please share it on my Facebook page. I’d love to see it!

      Reply
  26. 50

    Cookie says

    February 26, 2016 at 4:22 am

    Thank you for the awesome idea. Will make this for show and tell for my garden club.

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    • 51

      3littlegreenwoods says

      February 26, 2016 at 5:52 pm

      YAY! When you make your own please share it on my Facebook page. I’d love to see it!

      Reply
  27. 52

    Linda Hills says

    July 17, 2016 at 7:01 am

    Love your basket. What is a Borax box, I am from the Uk so it is not familiar. I want to make this basket for mid summer.

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    • 53

      3littlegreenwoods says

      July 18, 2016 at 9:38 am

      Hey Linda! Thanks so much for your question. You can simply find any sturdy box to use for making a Branch Basket Wreath. The Borax box I used was approximately 12″ tall by 9″ wide by 2″ thick.

      Reply

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