A Very Herb-y Gift Basket: Urban Jungle Bloggers

Hello sweet Friends! I made this nest of herbs basket as a gift for my Mom's birthday. Though my sign reads Herb-y Birthday, it could easily be adapted as a May Day or Mother's Day gift basket. This month's  Urban Jungle Blogger feature is Give a Friend a Plant.  Do you have a green loving friend  who would appreciate a little love? 

Herb gift basket

I chose this thrifted basket because it reminded me of a nest--it was just sitting on my shelf in need of a little inspiration.  When my Mom mentioned that she would enjoy some herbs for her birthday, I knew it would be perfect.  I arranged a few terracotta pots and filled in the bare spots with moss.  To make the sign...

Herb gift basket tutorial

I added a magnet to this mini chalkboard sign and attached it to this clearance plant marker. 

Herb gift basket tutorial

Last but not least, I added herbs! Share the love ;)

Herb gift basket tutorial






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  1. Very nice birthday gift for your Mom!

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  2. Love it Cecilia ... your Mom will be very pleased.
    Hugs,
    Audrey Z. @ Timeless Treasures

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  3. I love this! This is such a charming gift and the little terracotta bird is the perfect touch!
    Linda
    Mysewwhatblog

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  4. How beautiful, and what a special way to present something so useful! I love it. Mimi xxx

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  5. Herby birthday!! How fun is this?! This made me smile! Such a lovely idea! Thanks for sharing it with us Urban Jungle Bloggers!

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  6. I love anything garden themed as a gift! I'm sure your mom loved this. Cute idea Cecilia! Thanks for sharing it with SYC.
    hugs
    Jann

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  7. What a lovely idea, Cecilia! Your mother must have been so touched to receive such a beautiful and thoughtful gift from you! I love the basket and the sweet marker you used!
    Much love and hugs to you!
    Kelly-Anne

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  8. Such a great gift idea! Thanks for sharing it on the Tuesday Garden Party.

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  9. Such a charming project, Cecilia! Thank you for sharing it with us Urban Jungle Bloggers!

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  10. Oh my, what a darling idea, my friend! I will have to remember this for future gifts :) So glad you shared this with Roses of Inspiration. Have a wonderful day! Hugs!

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  11. What a charming gift for your Mother - I bet she loved it. Thank you so much for sharing at Share It One More Time. Cathy

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  12. This is an excellent idea! I think my mom would like one of these. I know I would :)

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  13. So adorable. This would make a great gift for teachers who enjoy gardening too!

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