Boho Wall Hanging Basket Arrangement

28 May

Baskets are a staple in boho home decor so I'm always looking at the baskets I see at thrift stores and garage sales to see if anything catches my eye.


I recently went to an estate sale and found a wall hanging basket that was interesting so I picked it up.


I'm sharing how I upcycled the basket I found for this month's Do-It-Over-Designer's challenge. This challenge is where I get together virtually with some of my blogging buddies and we each take something old or unused and "do it over" into something new. It can be anything from fabric, old dishes and decor, to dressers and hutches. These items can be found in closets, barns, garage sales, and thrift stores, you name it!


Boho Wall Hanging Basket Arrangement


Boho Wall Hanging Basket Arrangement

So, let me show you how I made it and at the end of my post you'll be able to click the links to each of the other ladies' projects to see what they've made.


Boho Wall Hanging Basket Arrangement

Here is what this basket looked like when I found it.


Boho Wall Hanging Basket Arrangement

I mean, I'm definitely no expert florist but this is just a pathetic attempt don't you think?! 😂


So first, I cleaned the basket out to begin this project.


Boho Wall Hanging Basket Arrangement

I didn't really like the color of this basket so I decided to stain it darker. I used black craft paint and a really wet sponge brush to get a stain-like consistency. If you like the look of lighter baskets, check out this project where I bleached a basket: DIY Bleached Basket Pendant Light.


Boho Wall Hanging Basket Arrangement

Boho Wall Hanging Basket Arrangement

I brushed it all over the basket and then wiped it back off with a paper towel.

Boho Wall Hanging Basket Arrangement

Boho Wall Hanging Basket Arrangement

There, that's better!!

Boho Wall Hanging Basket Arrangement

I used some floral foam in the bottom of the basket to create my new boho, dried flower arrangement.

Boho Wall Hanging Basket Arrangement

Boho Wall Hanging Basket Arrangement

Then I started adding my faux and dried flowers.

Boho Wall Hanging Basket Arrangement

The beige fan-looking thing (and another green one further down) are from Target's Dollar Spot.

Boho Wall Hanging Basket Arrangement


Boho Wall Hanging Basket Arrangement

Boho Wall Hanging Basket Arrangement

I gave it a little bit of fringy trim to amp up the boho feel.

Boho Wall Hanging Basket Arrangement

And finally, a little jute bow to finish it off.

Boho Wall Hanging Basket Arrangement

You may have noticed, that I ended up moving the green fan thing over by the beige one. I fitzed and futzed with it for quite a while actually because flower arranging is one of my weak spots.

Boho Wall Hanging Basket Arrangement

I'm sure someone who is an expert at floral arranging could do a better job but I like how it turned out 😊

Boho Wall Hanging Basket Arrangement

Boho Wall Hanging Basket Arrangement

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Boho Wall Hanging Basket Arrangement
Now be sure to check out all the other wonderful projects from my friends below!

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  1. AnonymousMay 28, 2022

    You made a great choice by darkening the pouch. I can imagine this as an arrow holder for a fairy archer! Enjoying reading the posts from our hop.

    Rachel - Tea and Forget-me-nots

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    1. That's a cute idea! When I get tired of the flowers, I may try that!

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  2. Excellent makeover! I love the boho vibe and that green woven trim was the perfect addition to complete the look.

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  3. Very pretty! I like that you wiped the dark color back a bit on the basket. It contains a fun collection of different elements other than just flowers and your arrangement is great! Love the fringe, too!

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  4. I like the basket much better stained black. For someone who claims not to be an expert at floral arranging it looks pretty darn good to me. I love the boho touches too! Pinned 🙂

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    1. Thank you! I just struggle with floral arranging a little bit. It takes me a lot longer than some I think and I'm never really sure if it looks good or not!

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