DIY Wedding Card Basket

2 min read September 13, 2026 Missy and Kristen
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Creating a stylish alternative to a basic card box that ties into your wedding theme can be both simple and sophisticated. This fall inspired rust and greenery wire card basket looks simply chic with its pedestal frame, rustic write body and coordinating floral details! This basket is the perfect addition to your gift table to safely house plenty of small gifts and cards on your big day!

Project Time
20 to 30 min
Difficulty
Beginner
Step
1

Start by adhering a terracotta flower pot water dish to the top of a Copper Taper Candlestick Holder and allow to dry in place.

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Step
2

Then, secure to the base of a Rectangular Wire Basket to the pedestal you've created using some hot glue and allow it to dry completely in place.

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Step
3

While the glue sets, trim a few stems of eucalyptus from a Silver Dollar Eucalyptus Garland.

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Step
4

Using additional hot glue, secure the Eucalyptus stems to the front of the Wire Basket fanning outwards towards each corner.

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Step
5

Now, use a small bit of mod podge and apply it to faux Decorative Fall Leaves. While wet, add a very light dusting of gold or copper glitter for a chic metallic feel.

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Step
6

Once the Leaves are dry, adhere them to the Eucalyptus stems with hot glue.

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Step
7

Next, add white faux floral in the center of the greenery and foliage with hot glue.

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Step
8

As the glue dries in place, trim a 2 inch by 3 inch piece of terracotta colored card stock and add the simple phrasing "Cards" using a fine tip pen.

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Step
9

Using a few dots of glue, secure the card stock above the florals.

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Step
10

Display on your card or gift table at your Rust and Greenery Wedding and enjoy!

Be sure to see the whole Rust and Greenery Wedding, Wedding Centerpiece and Place Card Holder.

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