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April 6, 2015 by: Ashley Greenwood

Rustic Branch Basket Table Arrangement

Welcome to the Spring edition of #Make It Challenge Projects!

I love joining my favorite bloggers to create DIY projects to share with our readers. This month I can’t wait to show off a Spring Blooms and Rustic Branch Basket Arrangements! It is perfect way to welcome Spring or celebrate a Rustic Wedding this summer!

Spring #Make It Blogger Challenge

The hunt is always on to find something budget friendly that will add personality and brightness to our dark foyer.

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This rustic centerpiece first made it’s appearance in November. Filled with candles, colorful flowers and pinecones, the basket made a wonderful focal point for Our Thanksgiving Table.

DIY Branch Basket by 3 Little Greenwoods

The Rustic Branch Basket has become a versatile DIY home decor piece that I have used over and over in our home. Let me show you simple it is to make your own. This post contains affiliate link marked with an asterisk. Click here for the complete full disclosure policy.

Rustic Branch Basket: Materials Needed

  • One poster sized piece of black foam core
  • Measuring tape
  • Crayon (preferably yellow 😉 )
  • X-ACTO Knife*
  • Hot glue gun and gun
  • Twigs, bark, and moss

Rustic Branch Basket: Instructions

Begin the project by deciding the dimensions of your branch basket. For my space I decided on constructing a 20″ x 4″ x 5″ box.

Because the box is so large Honey’s measuring tape was the best measuring tool to use on this project. The yellow crayons made each line easy to see as I cut too.

I used my favorite X-ACTO Knife* to trim the pieces of the box to the measurements pictured below. My branch basket needed (2) 20″ x 4″ and (2) 5″ x 4″ for the sides of the box. The bottom measures 20″ x 5″.

Your pieces may vary depending on the size of your basket.

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Start by hot gluing one side to the bottom piece of the box. Add each piece until the box is built.

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Reinforced all inside seams with plenty of hot glue. If the pieces don’t line up exactly right it’s easy to use an X-ACTO Knife* to trim off the excess. After all the pieces are glued together you will have a blank box just waiting to be prettied up with some rustic charm.

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Next I headed to the backyard with the children. They love to help with any projects and were happy to walk around the backyard with me searching for small branches and bark to use.

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Snap the found branches into 4″ to 4 /2″ pieces. These will be used to cover the outside of the Rustic Branch Basket.

Then the fun part begins! Using hot glue each side was covered with small twigs and pieces of bark. Make sure the entire box is covered.

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Fill with florist foam and it is ready to be turned into a Spring floral arrangement!

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Peachy peonies arranged in the rustic branch basket bring a breath of fresh air to our foyer. The flowers came from my favorite craft store. They started as a large bundle but were cut apart with wire cutters.

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The flowers’ softness contrast so nicely with the rustic look of the branch basket.

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Oh! Did you love the wreath on the front door? Click here to see the DIY Spring Grass Wreath!

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Please make hop over to see the other fabulous Spring #Make It Challenge Projects!

Remember if you love what you see: PIN away! We {big puffy heart) love pins!Spring Projects #MakeIt

1. Peek-a-Boo Terracotta Pots 2. Spring Butterfly Wreath 3. Hello Spring Sign

4. Spring Flower Pot Card 5. Spring Mason Jars

6. Spring Blooms and Branches Arrangement 7. Spring Flowers Paper Door Hanger

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. 3

    Alli says

    April 6, 2015 at 7:40 am

    I’m in love! When I first saw your rustic branch container, I was thinking “I hope she shares where she purchased that awesome container.” I can’t believe it’s homemade! Guess what I’m going to be doing this afternoon? I’ll be scouting my yard for branches and bark. I think I have some foam around here somewhere. You are so talented!

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      3littlegreenwoods says

      April 6, 2015 at 8:43 am

      Aww thanks, Alli! My children loved gathering supplies to make this project. Honey loved that the backyard got picked up! 😉

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    Shirley Wood says

    April 6, 2015 at 7:59 am

    My goodness that Rustic Branch basket is fabulous! I have a yard full of twigs AND bark from Pine trees! I’m putting the black foam core on my shopping list. Love it as well as all of those budget friendly projects!

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      3littlegreenwoods says

      April 6, 2015 at 8:42 am

      YAY! So excited that you have been inspired to make one of these Rustic Branch Baskets! Awesome and cheap! 😉

      Reply
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    Natalie says

    April 6, 2015 at 8:26 am

    That is just gorgeous! The big, soft, fluffy peonies are the perfect contrast to the basket. I love that you used materials from your backyard! 😀

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      3littlegreenwoods says

      April 6, 2015 at 8:39 am

      My kiddos had a great time helping me gather the sticks and bark for this Rustic Branch Basket! They are already asking what we are going to make today!

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    Lauren says

    April 6, 2015 at 9:36 am

    It’s so cute! What a pretty idea!

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      3littlegreenwoods says

      April 6, 2015 at 12:09 pm

      Thanks so much, sweet friend!

      {big hugs}
      ~ Ashley

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    Sabine says

    April 6, 2015 at 9:47 am

    Ashley, this is really cute. I love the rustic look and the fact that your kiddos helped!

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      3littlegreenwoods says

      April 6, 2015 at 12:08 pm

      They had the best time searching for just the right twigs to bring to me for this project! 😉

      Reply
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    Lindsay Eidahl says

    April 6, 2015 at 10:52 am

    Love this. It is rustic yet beautiful! Perfect for spring!

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      3littlegreenwoods says

      April 6, 2015 at 12:08 pm

      Thanks so much, Lindsay! I love the peachy flowers I added to it!

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    Ricci says

    April 6, 2015 at 12:26 pm

    I love floral arrangements and you have some pretty ones!!!

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      3littlegreenwoods says

      April 6, 2015 at 12:30 pm

      Thanks so much, Ricci!

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    Nicole Keener says

    April 6, 2015 at 3:13 pm

    Crafting+ Floral = Yes please, you could always change out the Flowers depending on the Season that would be cute as well!

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    Ginger says

    April 6, 2015 at 8:57 pm

    I love frugal projects – especially when they turn out this fantastic!! Plus loving the peach flowers. They add the perfect pop of color.

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    Krayl @ An Appealing Plan says

    April 6, 2015 at 10:51 pm

    Fun Idea!! These baskets can cost a fortune in the stores -this is a great DIY version that will create memories for years!

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    Bonnie @ The Pin Junkie says

    April 6, 2015 at 10:59 pm

    Your rustic branch basket looks really nice! I love that you were able to reuse it and change out the decorations to make it work for a difference season.

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    Cindy @ DIY beautify says

    April 7, 2015 at 10:08 am

    What a cool project! I would have never dreamed the base was simple foam core! Love it!

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    Rachel says

    April 8, 2015 at 7:02 pm

    Beautiful! I love the flowers you used. It adds such a great contrast to the twigs and bark.

    Reply

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