I’ve been blogging for more than 4 1/2 years but I’ve never shared a Christmas front door using my hanging basket. I know that I’ve shared this hanging basket a lot but I just can’t help it. It’s so incredibly easy to change out for the different seasons. Who doesn’t need easy in their life, right?
Last year I used it and went super simple with a bunch of greens in it from the yard. This year I decided to add a bit more thought to it. It’s still very simple but it’s just a bit more put together than a bunch of clipped greens.
My inspiration for this year’s Christmas front door was a trio of hanging bells that I ordered online a few months ago. I also wanted to use a pretty black and white checked ribbon that’s been added throughout other rooms in the cottage this year.
Supplies for a DIY Christmas Front Door Basket
- Hanging basket – World Market (I can’t find it on their website anymore)
- Floral foam – Hobby Lobby
- Black and white checked ribbon – Etsy
- Faux pine stems and berry stems – Hobby Lobby
- Hanging bells – Amazon
- Floral wire – Hobby Lobby
- Wire cutters
The well-used floral foam needed to be replaced so I cut a new block in half and stuck it in the basket.
Next, I added 4 pine stems to the back of the basket and 3 berry stems in front.
When I pick out the faux stems that I’m going to use for a project I try to look for the most realistic I can find. I also try to stick with one or two varieties, this time berries and pine. You can certainly use more but I like to keep it simple.
Once I was satisfied with the placement of the faux stems, I tied my ribbon around the basket, getting as close to the top as possible.
From past experience I knew that the ribbon would probably try to slide down so I used a couple pieces of floral wire, in inconspicuous spots, to secure it to the basket.
The last step was to add the bells. They aren’t very heavy but they did add a little bit of weight. To attach them securely, I tied all 3 to the basket with more floral wire, trying my best to keep all of the wire hidden under the ribbon.
The whole project took about 15 minutes to make. Very simple, but it adds a bit of Christmas color to the front door.
The wooden clappers in the bells make such a nice sound when the door opens and closes.
Did you know that was the name of it? I had to look it up.
Gotta love Google. 😉
The bells are pretty big but I think the size of the basket and the height of the berries and pine stems balances them out.
I love how it turned out.
I really love it with my new door (and paint color).
How do you decorate your front door for the holidays?
MaryJean
That’s very pretty! Something different than the traditional wreath. I have everything done also, just need to do a little more baking. That will happen next week when I am done with work for good! I did my outdoor decorations and they are covered with snow. Oh well, I just have to brush them off. I did get a cute little sign that says, “Santa, please stop here.” It’s up high enough that the snow hasn’t buried it. 🙂
Kristi
Thanks MJ! I love traditional wreaths too but I like how versatility of the basket. I bet you’re so excited about your retirement. You’ve been talking about it since we first started chatting back and forth. So excited for you. Congrats!
Debbie H
Wooden Bells? I would never have thought they were wood. They look metal. Turned out great. The berries look so real. My daughter weaves baskets as a hobby so maybe I can talk her into making me one like this.
Have a great week my friend.
Kristi
The bells are some kind of metal but the clapper inside, that makes the noise, is wood.
I bet your daughter could make you a basket. Sounds like a great hobby to have.
Thanks, as always, for visiting Debbie! Hope you have a great week. 🙂
Marlene Stephenson
I love the basket idea and it is so pretty. I have a metal like basket that i hang on my gate to the back yard and change it out seasonly..After seeing yours, i found one for my front door, thanks.
Kristi
I like the basket too and it’s really versatile. Wreaths are nice but storing them takes up a lot of space, something I’m short on.
I like the idea of a metal one. I’ll have to keep an eye out for one. 😉
Thanks for visiting Marlene, and for sharing. Have a great week!
Pamela
It turned out great Kristi and I love the ribbon you chose. I have that same basket somewhere. I need to find it.
Kristi
Thanks so much Pamela! I love the basket and have used for every season. I’m not sure what I’ll do if anything ever happens to it. 😉
Kim
Love the bells. Super charming!!
Kristi
Thanks so much Kim! I’m glad I was able to use the bells. They were my inspiration. 🙂
SimpleDecoratingTips
This is so beautiful… love that black and white ribbon. I gotta admit though… I didn’t notice the full glass door it was hung on at first, and I thought, that is so cute but wouldn’t people have to duck to get inside? LOL! Merry Christmas! Liz
Kristi
So funny Liz! I can see where you would think that. I will be so happy when we replace that glass door. We just replaced the inside door a few weeks ago and I have a beautiful thrifted 6 pane storm door to replace the glass one but…not enough time. One of these days. 😉 Thanks so much for stopping by to check out my basket. Merry Christmas!
SimpleDecoratingTips
oh that new door does sound so beautiful! Boy, do I ever get what you’re saying about not enough time… this whole house reno of ours seems like it’ll never get done!!
Kristi
We did a kitchen reno and that took 14 months so it’s hard to imagine a whole house reno. I’m sure it will be worth all the trouble when it’s done. 🙂
Merry Christmas!