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Front Door ~ July 2012

How To, My Front Door, Porches, Wreaths

   Patriotic Door Basket - shows how to add living ivy!

I’m a few days early but I wanted to share my patriotic front door basket. This is a departure from my normal round wreath. I’m trying to think outside the box more and try different things. I sort of like the way this turned out so I guess maybe I’m on to something. I’ve had the basket for years. It’s been hanging in my basement with plastic ivy in it just waiting for me to give it an update. I lined the basket with Press N Seal and then stuffed it with florist foam. I stuck the flags in first. Next I put in the white flowers, then the red and finally the blue. At this point it really needed something but I wasn’t sure exactly what. I wanted to tie it into the ivy trees in my planters but I SO didn’t want to use faux ivy. Now keep in mind I did this the day before my Ensign Kaitlyn party and I was running around like a crazy woman trying to get things done. The easiest thing I could think of was to use real ivy.  I found 2 little plastic prescription bottles in our recycling bin. I punched a hole in the bottom of each one and stuffed them with dirt. Then I plucked some ivy vines from the planters and pushed them into the bottles. I jammed the bottles into the florist foam and Voila…it was finished. Now all I have to do is remember to water it!

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Easy and festive ~ this patriotic door basket is perfect for July 4th and Labor Day!

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  10. Gretchen says

    Friday, June 29, 2012 at 1:04 am

    Your basket on your door is beautiful! If you ever decide to sell those in your Etsy shop, I would buy one. I could never create anything that pretty. Actually, I just love the entry to your home. The twig tree with ivy and lights in the planters are to die for.

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  15. Judy says

    Wednesday, June 27, 2012 at 4:32 pm

    Great front door for July, I just finished my door decor but haven’t posted it yet. Now after seeing how beautiful yours is, I’ll get my post ready. Thanks for the inspiration.

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  21. Marcia says

    Wednesday, June 27, 2012 at 12:12 am

    Thank you for signing up for the “Snow in July” party, Ann. I emailed you a response, but still wanted to stop by in case you miss that. And don’t worry, I’ll stop by to remind my guests that week. Can’t wait to see what your amazing creative mind comes up with.
    MUAH!
    Marcia

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  29. Jane @ Cottage at the Crossroads says

    Tuesday, June 26, 2012 at 1:12 pm

    Ann, you know I’m waiting with baited breath for the post about the blogroll! Hip, hip, hooray for your red, white, and blue basket! LOVE it and I’m going to pin it!

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  35. Sandy says

    Tuesday, June 26, 2012 at 3:09 pm

    OMG Ann, I love your door with the patriot basket. On my door, I have a basket too with silk mixed flowers from the Cracker Barrel restaurant I purchased in May. I’m going to insert two small flags and display it for the 4th. Thank you for the idea.
    Love your blog;first one I check each day.

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