A patriotic door basket is easy to make and will add a festive touch to your front entryway throughout the summer! It’s perfect for Memorial Day weekend and July 4th. Scroll down to check it out.

 

 

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DIY Patriotic Door Basket

 

While I love a wreath for our door, I also enjoy using a hanging basket. I wanted to add something festive for Memorial Day weekend and have it to use again for the 4th of July.

So, I created a patriotic door basket in under 20 minutes and with only a few supplies!

 

 

Protip: If you love farmhouse style, then incorporating patriotic decor into your home all summer is key! Check out my patriotic home tour HERE, and patriotic farmhouse decor to celebrate the 4th of July HERE.

 

 

Are you ready to get started on making this patirotic door basket too? Let’s go!

 

Supplies for the DIY Patriotic Door Basket

 

 

1. Large Woven Wall Basket (my exact one HERE, similar one HERE).
2. Eucalyptus Hanging Bush (my exact ones HERE, similar one HERE).
3. Twine
4. American Flags (4 x 6 HERE, 8 x 12 HERE).
5. Americana Sprays (my exact ones HERE, similar ones HERE).
6. Command Hook (exact one HERE).

 

Shop this summer porch look HERE.

 

Directions for the DIY Patriotic Door Basket

Gather your supplies and begin with tying twine to the back of your wall basket to create a way to hang it on your door. I simply lopped a piece of twine through the hardware on the back of the basket and tied a knot to secure it in place.

Next, I used two of the eucalyptus hanging bushes and bent the bottom of the stems to shorten the length. Then, I stuffed them into the basket, creating a draping look over the front of the basket.

 

At this point, it is easiest to hang the basket on your door and add the flags while it’s hanging.  That way you can get a better perspective of how it looks!

There is no hardcore rule for placing the flags in the basket, but I do think it’s helpful to place the larger flags in the back first. Then add the smaller flags towards the front.

Protip: Keeping the flags standing up straight rather than leaning or going to the side, creates a fuller and streamlined look. You can also use floral foam if it is a high traffic area and flags may shift over time.

Lastly, and this is optional, you can add some Americana picks to the center of the smaller flags.  It adds a little sparkle and fun to the basket.

 

 

Let me know what you think of this DIY patriotic door basket. I hope you feel inspired to give it a go!

 

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