Spring Makeover on Hanging Basket from Dollar Tree

This cute little Hanging Basket caught my eye when I was strolling the Dollar Tree PLUS ailse. It wasn’t exactly my style as it was, but I knew I could give it some Hammons Nest character using a few of my favorite craft supplies!

Dollar Tree Plus items are not $1.25……they’re either $3 or $5. If your Dollar Tree doesn’t have a PLUS section yet, keep checking because I’m pretty sure they’ll keep adding to all the stores!

KEEP SCROLLING for a Supply List, Simple Steps & the Facebook Video Tutorial of this MAKEOVER!

Here are the SUPPLIES I used for this Project:

• Hanging Basket (Dollar Tree Plus $5)
• Scrap Pieces of canvas Drop Cloth (always wash/dry your drop cloth before crafting with it)
• Rubber Stamp Set (Hobby Lobby Sku# 256735)
• Black Ink Pad (Hobby Lobby Sku# 405175)
• Spring Greenery (Hobby Lobby Sku# 272559)
• Rose Cosmo Spring Flowers (Hobby Lobby Sku#2016350)
• Cream Cosmo Spring Flowers (Hobby Lobby Sku#2016343)
• 4 Wood Buttons (Walmart)
• Bunny Ribbon (Hobby Lobby Sku# 5340930)
• Window Pane Burlap Ribbon (Hobby Lobby)
• Scrap Burlap (Walmart)
• Jute String
• Hot Glue Gun
• Scissors
• Wire Cutters

I did create this one from start to finish live over on my Facebook Page. You’re welcome to watch it come together by CLICKING HERE!

SIMPLE STEPS I did for this Makeover:

• First, I used wire cutters to remove all the embellishments that came with the hanging basket originally. Only thing I needed was the basket.
• My goal was to make this an Interchangeable Decor piece so my first embellishment I added was a canvas pocket on the back. To do this, I simple cut a rectangle out of my scrap drop cloth canvas that would fit & used hot glue to attach. I glued on 3 sides, leaving top open to put in/take out faux flowers.
• Next, I cut another piece of canvas drop cloth for a decorative touch on the front
• I decided to use my rubber stamps/black ink to add Happy Spring onto canvas piece
• I then used hot glue to attach the drop cloth to front
• I embellished by hot gluing 4 wood buttons in each corner of the Happy Spring canvas. Before gluing, I did use black ink pad and rub a bit on each button to give it some interest.

• I used wire cutters to break apart all the faux flowers and placed them in the pocket until they were arranged the way I liked
• I used pieces of the greenery garland to fill in and make arrangement look full
• Lastly, I made an easy layered bow using window pane ribbon, scrap burlap, ripped drop cloth & cut bunny print ribbon. Simply crisscross back and forth layering the different pieces and tie off with a piece of jute string.
• I tied the cute bow on the handle & that was a finishing touch it needed!

This DIY turned out even better than I envisioned! I love using Dollar Tree items for budget friendly crafts…..you may also like these ideas Farmhouse Dish Towel Pillow, Calendar Easter Bunny Sign, Bamboo Wreath Bunny

Thanks so much for checking out the blog! Have a SUPER CREATIVE day!! –Summer 🙂