A few weeks ago, my oldest daughter asked me why our front doors were naked, and I admitted a touch of decorating fatigue. She said, “We should do something with an umbrella for April!” so off to Pinterest I went. Maddie must have decorating trend telepathy, because I found several brand new Spring Umbrella Door Ideas that are simply adorable…
Kelly at Eclectically Vintage made one using live forsythia branches, and you may have seen this Better Homes and Gardens version.
I happened upon paper umbrellas last week at Hobby Lobby, and I knew immediately that Maddie’s idea would actually be simple to put together. And even more, Hobby Lobby has these umbrellas in several cheerful colors. With a coupon, one umbrella is about $5.00!
Supplies needed:
Umbrella
2 recycled plastic bags
Assorted silk stems
Butterfly or other whimsical stem (optional)
Wire Cutters
Ribbon
Scissors
Door hanger or suction cup hangers
These umbrella arrangements literally took just minutes to put together and can be disassembled easily for other uses!
If you use the HL paper umbrellas, I recommend stuffing them with plastic sacks to hold the umbrella in a semi-open position, as well as to give the stems an anchor.
For this project, I chose yellow and white gerbera daisies, a small amount of plastic filler grass, and a yellow butterfly pick. *Note-I used grass from a past project, and split one bunch in half to use in two umbrellas.
Arrange the flowers/picks in the umbrella. Use wire cutters to trim any stems that are too long.
Secure the umbrella in as wide of an open position as you prefer, using matching ribbon.
Hang your cutie on the door for a fresh Spring look!
This project is so versatile, and you can create any color scheme you wish! **If you like the green umbrella in the above Better Homes and Gardens link, I did see adorable, similar umbrellas at Target!
Happy Spring Decorating!
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Positively Splendid
Taylor House Thursday
Tatertots and Jello
Addicts (Not So) Anonymous Link Party
Weekend Bloggy Reading
Feathered Nest Friday
Blissful and Domestic
Shine on Fridays
Tidy Mom
Fridays Unfolded
At the Picket Fence
Embracing Change
52 Mantels
Share Your Creations
House of Hepworths
Share and Wow Wednesday
Thrifty Thursday
Mom on Timeout
Uncommonly Yours
One Chatty Chic
Tracy - {CraftJunkieToo} says
Absolutely darling Amanda — love the colors and flowers you used…..simply spring-eeee! 🙂
-Tracy
viviene says
How pretty! I love it =) That would look great in my room! 😉
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Rhonda Schrock says
These are beautiful!! My four boys and one hubby wouldn’t know what hit if I put up something so frilly and girlish. You know, it’s probably time for more “frilly and girly,” come to think of it. 🙂
Happy spring!
my family says
i saw the green unbrealla at our target last week and thought of grabbing it but didnt have the energy to get crafty.
My girls would love your umbrella as it is LSU colors…they are so brainwashed:)
Chrissy Taylor says
So pretty! I agree with Rhonda, my hubby and boys wouldn’t know what to think of a decoration like this. But I would LOVE it! 🙂 Would you consider sharing this over at my party?
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Kristens Creations says
This is so pretty! What a great idea…love the pretty colors of spring. Thanks for linking to the party! Kristen
Shannon says
This is so sweet, I love the springy, bright colors!
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odetoinspiration says
Very cute idea!! Great colors!
Our Pinteresting Family says
What a beautiful umbrella! It looks fantastic on your door. I love how your daughter said that your door was naked..lol. Megan
Paljean33 says
I think I might have to find my pink umbrella and do one of these this weekend. Love it!
Maria says
Oh how beautiful! A perfect door decoration for spring! i love the purple umbrella with the flowers and the butterfly, so sweet and pretty!
southernscraps says
What an adorable and unique door decor!
Natasha in Oz says
I like your phrase about having decorating fatigue! Sometimes it all seems too much but when we finally get things done its totally worth it! Your front door looks so pretty and ready for Spring-great job!
My weekly Say G’day Saturday Linky Party is on now and I would be so thrilled if you could join in and link up this great post!
Best wishes for a fabulous weekend!
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Christina at I Gotta Create! says
This is just gorgeous! Thanks so much for sharing at The Mother Lode linky party over at I Gotta Create!
<3 Christina
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Bonnie and Trish @ Uncommon says
Oh wow… this is so cute! It really just screams Spring! I love it!
Take care,
Trish
Amy says
That turned out so great! Kudos to your daughter for having such a neat idea with the umbrella! You’re teaching her well. 🙂 Thanks for linking to Shine on Fridays!!
Stacey says
That is very pretty – great colors!
Thanks for linking up – please come back this week!
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Chatty Chics says
So pretty! Love those colors together! Great combination!
Melody
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Flair-For-Home says
Super cute!!!!! Love this! It looks so cheerful!!!!! =))
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
So dang cute! What a great idea! Just wanted to let you know that you’re being featured tonight! Thanks so much for sharing at Mom On Timeout!
Heidi says
I meant to tell you how great they look in person! Such a cute Spring idea!
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