As promised, I’m popping in today to show you how to make two olive bucket pumpkin planters in under 30 minutes. When I started this project, the main thing I needed to figure out was how to lift the pumpkin to the top of the bucket. There are probably a few different ways to go about this but I decided to attach a grapevine wreath just inside the top of the bucket. I was able to float the pumpkin on the wreath and also provide a base to attach the bittersweet garland. This was quick and super easy.
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Supplies needed for olive bucket pumpkin planters:
- olive bucket(s)
- grapevine wreath(s)
- oasis bind wire or florist wire
- pumpkin(s) (about the same size as the inside opening of your wreath)
- garland(s) (about 6 ft. in length)
Take the inside top measurement of your bucket and then purchase a wreath that is as close to the same size as possible. If it’s a little smaller that’s fine…if it’s a little too big just trim the vine around the outside of the wreath until it fits. Wire the wreath to the handles as shown in the picture below. Make sure and wrap the wire around the handles so it stays in place.
Next, set your pumpkin on the grapevine wreath and sort of nestle it in if you can.
Now decide which side will be the front and which will be the back. On the back side, attach one end of your garland to the wreath with wire.
Wind the garland around the pumpkin, attaching it to the grapevine wreath in two or three places. The garland is actually what will hold the pumpkin in place. After the garland is wrapped around the pumpkin, secure the end to the grapevine wreath. Depending on the size of your bucket and length of your garland, you may have to overlap the garland a little. Or if you want the two ends to meet, just trim the garland to fit.
You could use this same method with any sort of container as long as it has handles, or something to attach the wreath to.
Related inspiration:
- DIY Holiday Pinecone Garland Tutorial
- Easy DIY Fall Porch Decor Ideas
- 30 Free Fall Original Printables
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Nina Edwards says
Saturday, October 8, 2016 at 11:30 pmHi Ann! I loved your bucket pumpkin planters! They are so festive! I just planted some yellow mums in two of my outdoor planters. But I have two more and I think that I’ll do this with my pumpkins this year. I might have to buy some fake bittersweet at Michael’s though. I don’t know if bittersweet grows in Georgia. Such a simple idea, but it makes all of the difference. Also …I wanted to thank you for your “I promise it’s ok reflections.” I just turned 50 and sometimes I think that I know less than ever:) It’s nice to know that there are a few sane voices left. I need to remind myself to visit your blog more often. Thanks again,
Nina
Jen D. says
Tuesday, September 27, 2016 at 4:09 pmI love them!! I was thinking while reading your tutorial…I have the artificial pumpkins, a metal bucket (right now it has lavender in it, but I need to get it in the ground for winter), a grapevine wreath, and a leaf garland. No, not as lovely as your olive bucket and bittersweet garland, but I can create the essence of it. Thanks for the tutorial.
Carolyn Crandall says
Saturday, September 24, 2016 at 8:56 pmI enjoy your photos and you have great style.
Thank you for the inspiration!
Carolyn
Beth Bull says
Thursday, September 22, 2016 at 5:39 amI love the natural look of your front porch. The wreath on your front door is so pretty. What kind of flowers are they?
Ann Drake says
Thursday, September 22, 2016 at 9:33 amHi Beth! The flowers are marigolds. You can get the info here:
https://www.onsuttonplace.com/2016/09/easy-diy-fall-porch-decor-ideas/
Susan Dupuis says
Wednesday, September 21, 2016 at 4:08 pmHi Ann
Great Idea thank you . Did you use real pumpkins ? I ask as I have a squirrels that love to nibble.
Love your Blog.
Ellen says
Wednesday, September 21, 2016 at 10:42 amJust lovely! Thanks for the inspiration and instructions.
Pamela Gordon says
Wednesday, September 21, 2016 at 9:04 amWell, I don’t have an olive basket but I do have a sap bucket, a small pumpkin and a grapevine wreath so I think I’ll try this idea. Thanks Ann! Happy Fall to you!!
Sharon says
Wednesday, September 21, 2016 at 12:22 amLove this idea. I just got my first olive bucket (from Decor Steals) this week and was trying to decide how to use it. Thanks for the inspiration.
Lorraine says
Tuesday, September 20, 2016 at 11:21 pmBest idea that I’ve seen yet. Thanks for sharing.
Marlene Stephenson says
Tuesday, September 20, 2016 at 9:03 pmThanks this seems easy and i love the idea, have a great evening.
Kathleen G says
Tuesday, September 20, 2016 at 1:41 pmI love your orangey Autumnal decor with the blue. I need to buy some good faux bittersweet, so lovely.
Kathleen in Az
Wanda says
Tuesday, September 20, 2016 at 1:41 pmGorgeous! Love the olive buckets! Will have to give that idea a try. Your entire porch looks so inviting! Great ideas!!! Thanks!
Linda o. says
Tuesday, September 20, 2016 at 11:30 amWow! I love this! I think I’ll try it!
Shelley says
Tuesday, September 20, 2016 at 11:28 amI like it, simple and pretty
Rhonda Mancini says
Tuesday, September 20, 2016 at 11:11 amThanks for sharing. What a beautiful idea! Love the olive bucket. On the look out for them.???????? Have a blessed day.
Jonita says
Tuesday, September 20, 2016 at 11:00 amI really enjoy how you did the Olive Buckets. I am going to get another one for next fall. I did use your prints for fall and hung them up in my entry way. I look forward to to your blogs. Thank you for sharing.
Patty says
Tuesday, September 20, 2016 at 10:57 amI LOVE that idea. Don’t hate me but I bought 5 olive baskets that I found at Good Will for $5.00 each. I only have to get two of the same sized pumpkins because I have everything else. I never would have thought of this so I thank you very much.
Carole says
Tuesday, September 20, 2016 at 10:24 amThis makes me want to get out my fall wreath and decorations. I don’t have room for the olive buckets on my tiny porch/stoop but I love them. I’m trying to talk my husband into extending our stoop to make it into a real porch. Love all your porch decorating ideas.
Cindy says
Tuesday, September 20, 2016 at 9:55 amHi Ann,
I love this project! Thanks for sharing! Have a great day!
Cindy
Mary says
Tuesday, September 20, 2016 at 9:26 amSo simple, love the look.
Mary Kay Lucchesi says
Tuesday, September 20, 2016 at 9:08 amI love how you use your olive buckets in many different ways each season. Do you have a supplier for the olive buckets?
Ann Drake says
Tuesday, September 20, 2016 at 9:54 amHi Mary Kay,
I got my olive buckets from Decor Steals but they aren’t available anymore. There is a seller on Etsy who has a large supply and they are reasonably priced. Here is the link:
http://rstyle.me/n/bznhhab4svx (affiliate link)
If you end up ordering please let me know what you think!
Thanks, Ann
Donnamae says
Tuesday, September 20, 2016 at 9:02 amI am so doing this one! Thanks for the inspiration…and the details! ;)
LAURA {NOT A TROPHY WIFE } says
Tuesday, September 20, 2016 at 8:52 amLove this! I attempted something similar with grapevine garland, but the wreath is better cuz it “holds” the pumpkin! Thanks Ann!
Edie says
Tuesday, September 20, 2016 at 8:21 amHi Ann…. Thanks for the fall inspiration, so pretty!
Edie
Nancy P says
Tuesday, September 20, 2016 at 8:01 amThank you, Ann. I just put a big mum on top of my whiskey barrel planter awaiting what on earth to do around the bottom since it is just sitting on top of the soil. You solved the problem. Yahoo!
Melanie says
Tuesday, September 20, 2016 at 7:55 amA very classic look …..and so easy to achieve too ….I will be doing this for sure….I enjoy your postings and look forward to see what is next.
Nancie says
Tuesday, September 20, 2016 at 7:39 amThanks for the DIY on the olive bucket planter, Ann. I’m going to make these for my front porch for sure. I love the look! It definitely screams fall!
Marsha Jensen says
Tuesday, September 20, 2016 at 7:37 amThis idea is excellent. I love the end results.
Tammy says
Tuesday, September 20, 2016 at 7:30 amSo pretty! Simple enough that I can do it!
Lydia Langston says
Tuesday, September 20, 2016 at 7:16 amOh I love that one Ann. I think I know my decorating for today. And they will look great in the store.
Cheers Lydia