Flower Basket DIY made with Dollar Tree Fence

This easy flower basket DIY is a fun way to turn an unexpected Dollar Tree find into spring porch decor. On a recent trip, I spotted flexible plastic fence pieces tucked away on a side shelf—and instantly thought it would be perfect for creating a simple, lightweight basket with a little creativity.

This basket is big, about 12″ x 15″, and it’s really easy to make. Let me show you how to make this rustic, oversized spring or Easter basket from plastic fence pieces to dress up your porch or add to your indoor decor!

DIY Flower Basket – Video

Supplies

• Four flexible rubber garden fence pieces (mine are from Dollar Tree)
• White chalk paint
• A paintbrush
• Scissors
• Wire (I used 28-gauge steel wire) or plastic zip ties
• A potted plant, silk flowers, floral grass picks, Easter eggs, ribbon, floral sheet moss, or other decorations

How to Make a Spring Flower Basket – 4 Easy Steps

STEP 1:

Use wire or zip ties to connect two plastic fence pieces to form a basket. I overlapped one small section on both sides.

STEP 2:

Cut a piece from another fence and secure it to the bottom. See the video above for more details.

STEP 3:

Cut two strips of the fence to make a handle. Cut away any small pieces that stick out and secure the two strips together to make a decorative handle. You will need two strips that are the entire length of one fence piece.

Secure with wire or zip ties and secure your handle to the basket. I placed the ends of my handles on the inside of the basket and used wire to secure it to the inside of the basket.

STEP 4:

Paint your basket inside and out. I used chalk paint, but any latex paint or spray paint formulated for plastic will work.

Don’t worry about covering the basket completely. A little of the dark black showing through is okay and even gives this piece an aged wrought-iron look.

Decorate Your Basket

Fill your basket with a pot of live plants or flowers if you like. It’s early spring here, and I put my basket on the porch. We still get frosty nights, so I chose silk flowers.

Note: If you are filling your basket with silk flowers, add a block of floral foam to the center to stick floral picks into.