DIY Flowergirl Basket Project

Hi! I’m Mel.

Today I’m sharing with you the flowergirl basket I made for my recent wedding. It’s super easy, and perfect for those of you who are having a rustic or country-themed wedding.

Here’s what you need:

• Basket (I found mine at the op [goodwill] shop for $2)
• Glue gun
• Dried moss
• Ribbon
• Rose petals (fresh or dried)

When choosing your basket, take into account how small your flower princess is. She might not be able to carry a big heavy one. A small wicker one without a metal frame would be a better way to go.

First, heat up your glue gun and start sticking small sections of moss onto the outer and inner rim of the basket. Make sure you only do small sections at a time so that the moss has the best chance of sticking. As you add moss, push it into the glue.

Once dry, lightly rub your hand over the rim to release any loose moss and touch up sections where the moss didn’t stick.

Finish the basket by adding bows to the sides. You can stop ribbon from fraying by lightly running the edge near a candle flame so that it melts slightly.

Then, fill with rose petals and it’s ready to go!

Photograph by Darin Collison

Ms Polka Dot says: Remember Mel who made the ribbon wands here and bird’s nest cake topper here? We welcome her back with this simple and utterly gorgeous flowergirl basket. So pretty and just perfect for your little person as part of a spring or summer wedding!

You can check out Mel’s gorgeous wedding here.

Mel says: I’m a crazy scientist by day, crafter/blogger by night. I love pastel colours, things that sparkle and anything rustic/country. I am the designer behind Paper and Ribbons, a store packed with vintage style jewellery for weddings and everyday and write The Crafty DiY Bride, a blog full of inspiration and projects for DiY brides. Favourite cocktail? A lychee martini!

All photographs taken by Mel herself except the credited photograph by Darin Collison.