Hello friends! I have a Pinterest Challenge today that will make your mom (or you) giddy with delight. If you’re new here, a Pinterest Challenge is showing off several styles from one inspiration photo by some very talented bloggers. Let’s get started with how to create the perfect floral Mother’s Day gift.
How to create the perfect floral Mother’s Day gift!
If you’ve hopped over from Kim’s blob – Cottage in the Mitten, howdy! I’m so glad you decided to visit. Stick around and check out some of the other posts. And if you have any questions, email me. I’d love to be friends!
Our inspiration photo comes from Karen at Sanctuary Home Decor. If you’ve not seen her blog, check it out. She is amazing with flowers! Both growing and arranging them.
When I saw her photo I thought to myself, it’s cute, looks easy and mom would LOVE it! Who wouldn’t really. I do.
Collage of steps one thru four.
Here’s what you need to make a hanging basket on your own. It’s way easier than you think and even using real flowers, it will last a long time. These flowers are almost 2 weeks old and it literally took me less than 10 minutes to put together.
Step One: I chose a mini basket from Hobby Lobby because I used it at Easter. Mine is about 12″ long but you can make this in any size hanging basket you like. If your basket is clear like mine, fill it with a lunch sack/paper bag to hide the stems and baggie. I had white but brown will be just fine.
Step Two: Next, cut floral foam to fit inside the mini basket. Make sure and get the foam that holds water. It’s messy so do it over a garbage can. Then wet it thoroughly. Enough to keep the stems wet but not over saturated.
Step Three: Put the cut foam inside a baggie. This is so you don’t worry about extra drips.
Step Four: Place baggie inside the lunch sack that is sitting inside the hanging basket.
Step Five: Start adding your flowers! This foam is a one and done foam. Meaning, once you poke the stem inside the foam it should stay there forever and not be moved around. It will make a larger hole and the foam will not reform around the stem. You don’t want wobbles.
You can decorate the basket with ribbon or leave it alone. It’s beautiful as is and my-oh-my, mom is going to adore it!
I hung it on a door knob, on the hutch, on the wall, inside a frame. It hung all over the place so I could decide where I loved it most. There are so many options when you make a mini version.
Where would you hang it? Glad you stuck around to see how to create the perfect Mother’s Day gift! I hope you make one. It’s super easy, inexpensive and I truly believe everyone would love this gift.
Last years April Pinterest Challenge is a tablescape that I think turned out so cute! Check it out here. Next up is Cindy at DIY Beautify. You’ll love her spring flower baskets.
Love it Cindy. Adding the inspo photo- I missed it in original email.
thank you for all you do! xo laura
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Thank you Laura
Cindy, your basket is precious! I agree that Moms will love it! Plus, that little chicken wire basket is awesome. Thanks for hosting and sharing!
Niky
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I know my mom sure would. Thanks Niky
What a darling basket! Perfect for a May Day delivery to my front porch. LOL Thank you so much for hosting.
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I thought it would be cute for May Day too. Thank you Laura
Love your roses in the basket. How pretty is that. I should have done a basket for the inside too. Great idea. I didn’t get the link, can you please send it to me. Thanks, Marty
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Thank you Marty. Sending!
Cutie little basket, Cindy!! I love the beautiful roses! This was a fun Pinterest challenge hop today…I always enjoy these. Happy day to you!
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It was odd, the roses didn’t have much of a smell. I was hoping for an abundance! Thank you Rachel
Such a sweet idea. I love this. Hugs and blessings to you, my friend.
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Thanks bunches Renae
How sweet, Cindy. What a cool looking basket. You’ve filled it with the prettiest roses. Thanks for this wonderful Pinterest Challenge inspiration.
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I appreciate that Carol, thank you.
This is so adorable Cindy, and what a great idea for Mother’s day, instead of the typical bouquet! Love it. Pinned.
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I know as a mom that I’d love it! Thanks Cindy.
Such a fun challenge to create this month! Yours looks so pretty and the perfect gift! Thanks for all you do!
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Thank you Kim. I think I’m gifting it to myself. 😉
This is such a simple and pretty idea! We love it so much that we’re sharing it in our weekly roundup on Sunday. Cheers!
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Aww, thank you so much Anne! I’m honored.
This is such a sweet idea Cindy. And I love how it looks hanging on the doorknob. You are so creative.
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I don’t feel creative but I love me some flowers! Thank you so much Wendy. I appreciate it.
Flowers in baskets are a brilliant idea and so many pretty ones. Thanks and have a blessed day.
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Just in time for Mother’s Day! And I as a mother, approve this message. 😉 Thanks Marlene
This really is the perfect mother’s day gift! I love this beautiful shade of roses and what a darling basket! You always come up with the best ideas Cindy!
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LOL, I don’t know about the best but they sure are inexpensive! 🙂 Thank you Michelle!
Yep, I’d be very happy to get that for Mom’s day! So pretty with the roses:)
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Thanks Lora! I’m gifting myself one too.
HI Cindy, Oh my thank you for the gentle reminder to mention Michelle and Kim. I updated on my end and circled back to both of them! Thank you! xo laura
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Thanks so much!
Your basket is beautiful, Cindy. I love how it turned out. The roses you chose are such a pretty color. I know I would be thrilled to receive this on Mother’s Day. I’m going to share your project with my readers in my weekly recap tomorrow! I think they will love it too.
Hugs!
~Jen
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Aww, thank you so much! I truly appreciate it!
Love this sweet basket makeover for Mother’s Day, Cindy!
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Creatively, Beth
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Thank you for the reminder Beth and the sweet compliments.
Lovely! Your flower combination is beautiful! Thanks for the tips and inspiration – I’m definitely trying this one!
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It’s so easy and packs a punch. Thank you Barbara!
This is just so pretty, Cindy… and the perfect gift for any occasion, not just Mother’s Day! I’m delighted to be featuring your post at Tuesday Turn About this week! Pinned!
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Aww, thank you Julie. I am honored. Looking forward to checking out all the extra inspo this week. 🙂