How To Create A Fall Basket Vignette
Today I’m sharing how to create a fall basket vignette with gourds, pumpkins and dried grasses. It’s a little early in the season, but I’m starting to get those fall feels, are you? For me, all it takes is a brief break in weather, and I’m ready to start making some subtle changes.
August Pinterest Challenge
It’s time for our August Pinterest challenge, and as you can guess we’re creating fall baskets. Grab a cup of coffee and settle in for lots of fall ideas that you can use in the coming months.
If this is your first time to join us for a Pinterest challenge, this is how it works. Our host Cindy over at County Road 407, selects a photo for us to recreate, and each participant puts their own spin on the photo.
The best part is seeing how everyone interprets the image, and we always have an interesting variety. Be sure to click through all the links at the end of the post.
If you’re stopping by from my friend Rachel of The Ponds Farmhouse, welcome to Thistle Key Lane. I’m so happy you’re here! I just love the fall components in Rachel’s basket centerpiece.
Our photo inspiration for August is from the blog of Janelle Trinette. In her post she shares how to style a fall basket, and I’m loving her rustic mix of colors and textures.
Here’s a list of what I’m gathering for my version of a fall basket vignette.
- round basket
- throw blanket
- dried grasses
- variety of faux pumpkins and dried gourds
- something interesting for a backdrop
- wood chair
How To Create A Fall Basket Vignette
The first step is to make a little platform in your basket, so that you can create the illusion of a full basket of pumpkins or gourds.
I’m using a plaid throw blanket, because the colors and pattern say fall to me. However, if you don’t want to use a throw blanket, you can use some small towels or a stack of books.
Second step is adding dried foliage, and I have a great tip to share with you. Use paper towel tubes cut in half or toilet paper tubes to hold the tall grasses in place, and keep them from falling over. The paper tubes are wedged between the throw blanket and the inside of the basket. Easy peasy!
Add Pumpkins And Gourds
Now you’re ready to arrange your dried gourds or pumpkins in the basket. To fill the top portion of the basket, I’m using two large dried gourds and several medium size gourds.
In our inspo photo, Janelle is using wood slices to create a cute platform for pumpkins. Instead of wood slices I’m using a wood chair to elevate the basket.
Did you also notice the beautiful vintage door behind the fall basket in the inspo photo? What a beautiful backdrop, don’t you agree? For a little pop of interest, I’m using a printers drawer leaning against the wall, which I think does the trick.
To finish the fall basket vignette, three faux pumpkins in green and white add color at the base of the chair.
To see our August Pinterest challenge from last year click on my post Decorating A Fall Mantel With Dried Arrangements.
Be sure to follow Thistle Key Lane on Pinterest, where the boards are up to date with seasonal inspiration that you can use right now!
Creating a fall basket vignette is such a fun Pinterest challenge, and one that you can design on a smaller scale if you want to. Thank you so much for stopping by today.
Up next is my friend Angie of Postcards From The Ridge sharing her quick and easy fall basket decorating ideas.
Cheers!
More Fall Basket Inspiration…
HI Michelle, Love the paper roll tip ( I use it too and forgot about it until I saw yours).
This looks great! Pinned. laura
Hey Laura, great minds think alike! 😉
Michelle,
I loved how you styled your basket on the child size chair. The toilet paper rolls was a genius idea and one I’m saving for future reference. Such a great post.
Thank you so much Rachel! I just couldn’t pass up using the chair! It was an antique mall find. 😊
So pretty. Happy Fall, my friend.
Thank you so much for stopping by Renae! Hugs!
Michelle, your idea using paper towel tubes is brilliant! You should patent it. I love that your basket sits on a little chair. Such a cute idea. Your foliage works so well with the color of the throw. Great job as usual.
Thank you Carol! I just love creating fall baskets. No two are ever alike!
Okay… where did you get those faux green pumpkins?! They are lovely! And you know how I love the gourds you use each year!
Every year I wait for fresh pumpkins to arrive at the local market…this year I finally decided to spring for good faux pumpkins. I found these at Kirklands. I’m really excited to have some to decorate with now, and mix in with real pumpkins later.
Love your fall basket! Using the paper towel rolls is a great idea…saving that one for sure. Pinned!
Thank you so much AnnMarie!
Michelle, I love all the elements of your basket, especially the vintage items! And the paper towel roll idea is so clever!
Thank you Niky! Those vintage items make all the difference!
Your paper towel roll tip is brilliant! Thanks for sharing the behind-the-scenes construction. Love the printer’s drawer as the backdrop and so cute on the child’s chair. Beautiful, Michelle!
Thank you Lora! The printer’s drawer was a recent find, and I’m glad I thought about using it here. 😊
Such an imaginative and beautiful vignette. Thanks for the tip on how to add wheat to a display.
Thank you so much Marty! I can’t believe all the beautiful inspo we have in this PC!
Michelle, you are such a smarty pants! What a brilliant idea to use the paper towel tubes to hold your stems in place (like duh, why didn’t I think of that?). I love the cool gourds, and that little itty bitty wood chair is darling! Pinned my friend, thanks for the inspiration!
I haven’t been called a smarty pants in a long time, but I like hearing it LOL! Thanks for the sweet comments Cindy!
Love your beautiful basket and what a brilliant idea to use the tubes!!! I am going to share this post tomorrow. XO Wendy
Thank you so much Wendy! Hope you have a great weekend!
Michelle
I loved this idea. The toilet paper roll idea is genius. Love everything about your post.
Thank you so much Rachel! This was a great Pinterest challenge!
Michelle, your fall basket is so classy and pretty. I love the dried natural items. And using paper towel tubes is a genius way to keep everything together. Pinned!
Thank you so much Angie! Have a great week my friend!
Michelle you are so creative. Dried Fall decor are some of my favorites, and you styled them to perfection. Inspired!
Thank you Maria for stopping by and leaving such a lovely comment!
Your Fall basket came out lovely. Great idea repurposing toilet paper rolls. Those faux pumpkins are so amazing looking and I like how the gourds look too.
Thank you Meagan! It’s fun coming up with little tricks like the paper tubes! 😊
Michelle, this is beautiful. It speaks fall in such a gorgeous way!
Thank you so much Rita! I can’t believe it is September already!
Michelle,
Your baskets are so beautiful. I had to pin it. Congratulations, you are being feature on TFT today.
I hope you stop by.
Hugs,
Bev
Thank you so much Bev for the feature! I’ll be by there today to link up again!