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DIY Hanging Basket from a Placemat

October 10, 2019 By Jennifer

i’m joining up with the Thrifty Style team today to bring a DIY hanging basket made from a place mat for your plants! I actually made this for the store to hang next to one of my abstract art pieces. I thought it would be fun to show you how I made it!

Place mat for a DIY plant hanger

This is a fast and easy project. You’ll need a 12 inch round place mat and strong twine. I originally thought I was going to have to hole punch through my mat, but I was able to fish my twine between where the stitching on the layers were.

Find where to put holes in place mat

Pinch the layers together to see where the holes for the twine are going to go. Cut your twine into 5+ foot long pieces. This is important because you are going to double it up on itself later, and will need it long.

Sneak twine through the edge layers for a DIY place mat

Tie the twine, leaving enough space so the edge is supported. If you don;t leave enough material, the weight of the plant could cause it to rip through.

Once all four edges are tied, check the length

Check the length by hanging the place mat, and even up the twine.

Tied knots in twine or DIY hanging basket for your plants

Gather your twine into one bundle, pull all of the twine together. Double over on itself and let the tails hang down, and tie a loop knot in the top.

Tie a few more knots along the length of the twine that are gathered together.

Knots along twine length

Add more or less knots to either add more length to the hanger. Adding more will shorten it up a bit.

Adjust the rope

Hang your plant hanger, and adjust the twine so it hangs evenly. This is great for a lightweight trailing plant like a Pothos, or spider plant. I mixed two varieties of Pothos starts in the pot for interest. If you want to see more about decorating with plants, check out this post here.

DIY plant hanger

You’re going to want to use a container that doesn’t leak. I have mine in a small tin bucket.

DIY hanging plant hanger

I think this DIY hanging basket is so cute! It’s almost like an upside down floppy hat… It’s so cute and easy!

For more DIY’s and thrifty decorating ideas, check out these posts:

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Framed Mirror Tray from 2 Bees in a Pod
Step Stool Makeover from Bliss Ranch
Fall Leaf Candleholders from Chatfield Court
Thrifty Homemade Candles from Cottage at the Crossroads
Painting an Antique Cabinet in a Bold Blue from DIY Beautify
Fall Crafts Using Spray Paint from Duke Manor Farm
Fishing Basket Turned Fall Door Decor from I Should Be Mopping the Floor
DIY Hanging Basket from a Placemat from Jennifer Rizzo
DIY Watercolor Sheet Music Leaves from Postcards from the Ridge
Tomato Cage Pumpkin from Salvage Sister and Mister
Embroidery Hoop Halloween Wreath from The Creek Line House
Vintage Kitchen Counter Step Stool Makeover from The DIY Village
Halloween Letter Board Ghost from The How To Home
DIY Halloween Candy Dispenser with Jack O’ Lantern Eyes Printable from Unskinny Boppy
Simple Eucalyptus Garland from What Meegan Makes

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Comments

  1. Cindy says

    October 11, 2019 at 5:15 pm

    What a fun project Jen! It reminds me a little of a gardening hat!

    • Jennifer says

      October 15, 2019 at 9:04 pm

      Thank you! I think so too!

  2. Meegan says

    October 11, 2019 at 11:20 pm

    What a fabulous idea, Jen. I never thought of using a placemat! And, you are right, it does look like a floppy hat. So darling and a fun way to hang plants.

    • Jennifer says

      October 15, 2019 at 9:04 pm

      Its fun to make, and I love how inexpensive it is!

  3. Kristi Dominguez says

    October 12, 2019 at 11:51 am

    This is so clever, Jen! I love the way it turned out! These would look so nice on my porch!

    • Jennifer says

      October 15, 2019 at 9:03 pm

      Thank you Kristi! It was so easy to make!

  4. laura janning says

    October 13, 2019 at 8:37 am

    Jen- such a cute and clever idea!

    • Jennifer says

      October 15, 2019 at 9:03 pm

      Thank you Laura!

  5. Jane Windham says

    October 13, 2019 at 7:47 pm

    Love your project! I think I’ll have to make one of these for a plant that I need to bring inside soon!

    • Jennifer says

      October 15, 2019 at 9:02 pm

      Thank you! It was fun to make!

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