I had a lot of fun putting this topiary together. I first saw the cupcake liner idea on here, and decided to make a topiary instead of a wreath. I found these cute liners at IKEA last year and forgot about them…until today!
I know that everyone uses styrofoam balls, but I didn’t have any. So I balled up some newspaper and secured it with packing tape. Perfect…and free!
Then I began hot gluing the liners to the newspaper ball. Simple as that. The other ball will be used in another project that I will share another day.
I had some flower pots in the shed, so I grabbed one and painted it black, then sprayed it with a clear coat and added black beans to hold the dowel in place.
Added a ribbon and some contact paper trim to the pot (cut with my cricut), and I was done!
Thanks for looking!
Amy says
January 21, 2011 at 4:18 amI love your “recycle” approach to the Styrofoam ball! So cute and it looks just perfect!
Midwestern Gone Idahoan says
January 21, 2011 at 4:59 amLove it!! And I really like that you used a newspaper ball! I think it is great!!
Terry says
January 21, 2011 at 2:57 pmSuper cute! I just made some flowers from cupcake papers, there are so many cute designs out there! I might need to make one of these, thanks for sharing – it turned out fabulous!
It's A Priceless Life says
January 21, 2011 at 5:38 pmToo cute! And thanks for the idea of the newspaper – duh!!! I’ve been waiting to get to the $1 store to get a styrofoam ball…now I don’t need to!!
I’m your newest follower…come check out my blog when you get a chance:-)
Shantel @
http://www.itsapricelesslife.blogspot.com
DANA says
January 21, 2011 at 8:11 pmIf you haven’t already, I would love for you to come link up at my linky party and have the chance to be the Best of the Best for January!
http://www.thesaturdaymorningsblog.com/2011/01/strut-your-stuff-like-you-mean-it.html
Breaking Free From Old Ways says
January 21, 2011 at 9:11 pmI love your blog I am a new follower. I love that you used newspaper for your topiary that is what I do! I can’t see spending money on those foam balls. I made an ornament with a ball of newspaper and shells and pearls.
hayleemj says
January 22, 2011 at 1:19 amlooks adorable!
Is contact paper like the same idea as vinyl? Where do u buy colored kinds?
Kelley - a very JunqueyGal! says
January 22, 2011 at 1:23 pmI love the cupcake liner topiary! And the black beans look fab! Thanks for sharing your idea!
Rachael says
January 22, 2011 at 2:24 pmSo cute!! Love the pink/black…I’ve been seeing red ones around but I’m not that into red. Thanks for the inspiration! Would love to see you on my weekend linky party 🙂
Stephanie says
January 23, 2011 at 7:06 pmWhat a cute idea, now I need to go pick up some pretty cupcake liners.
Aunt Peg's says
January 23, 2011 at 8:58 pmI love this!
1st: Brilliant way to eliminate the cost of the styrofoam ball (their not so cheap)!
2nd: Cupcake papers-inspired!
3rd: Black beans for the anchor! Again brilliant!
Kudo’s to you!
Amber
P.S. I simply adore the white circle design around the pot.
[email protected] Charm says
January 23, 2011 at 9:48 pmNow this is just too darn cute…love the look! I’m having a GIVEAWAY this week at my NIFTY THRIFTY TUESDAYS PARTY…would love for you to come by to enter the giveaway and also link up to my PARTY…hope to see ya there:)
Blessings,
Linda
mom24boys says
January 24, 2011 at 2:34 amHow cute! I love this. Thanks for sharing…
TeenaBugg38 says
January 24, 2011 at 3:57 amabsolutely adorable!! I juust made one of the wreaths and am getting ready to make several of these topiaries for valentines teacher gifts….LOVE that you used a plain ol paper wad!!! And LOVEEEEE that photo collage clock too!!! I am gonna have to become a follower 🙂
{Carli} says
January 24, 2011 at 4:15 amHow adorable! I love the colors together! Thank you for this wonderful idea!
Angie says
January 24, 2011 at 1:36 pmLove it!!
I am a new follower!
Jen-CraftOManiac says
January 24, 2011 at 4:00 pmYours sure turned out cute, love the pot and the black beans you used. I too, love my v-day cupcake liner topiary and my Halloween one, they are so fun! Jen
Allyson Pecilunas says
January 24, 2011 at 4:49 pmI love your new topiary its so cute!! I am in love with topiaries 🙂 I am now your newest follower. Come check me out if you get a chance.
http://noplacelikehomecraftsdecorbyallyson.blogspot.com/
~Allyson~
L Johnson says
January 24, 2011 at 9:28 pmThis is wonderful, I may even have these supplies on hand. Thanks for sharing!
[email protected] says
January 24, 2011 at 9:42 pmsuch a great idea. looks so cute with the way you have it on the table with everything else. great job
DANA says
January 25, 2011 at 4:07 amThat’s great! If you have not been by yet, make sure you enter my linky contest! The best of January 2011 will be showered with prizes! I also have some great Valentines giveaways going on right now!
http://www.thesaturdaymorningsblog.com/2011/01/strut-your-stuff-link-up-party.html
Stephanie Lynn @Under the Table and Dreaming says
January 25, 2011 at 1:54 pmBrandy – love the idea of using cupcake liners – this turned out adorable! Thanks so much for linking to the Sunday Showcase – I greatly appreciate it. I’ll be featuring this today – stop by and grab a featured button if you like. Hope you have a wonderful week ~ Stephanie Lynn
simplydesigning.blogspot.com says
January 25, 2011 at 3:12 pmGreat idea to use rolled up newspaper! So clever! I love the final result…it turned out great!
Ashley
http://www.simplydesigning.blogspot.com
Chrissy says
January 26, 2011 at 12:53 amI would never have thought of making newspaper balls, what a great idea. I just love the colors in your cupcake liners and how your project all came together perfectly.
Thanks for sharing
Christina says
January 26, 2011 at 6:57 pmI LOVE it!
It's a Keeper says
January 27, 2011 at 2:25 amThis looks great! I would love for you to link this or any of your projects or recipes to my blog hop @ It’s a Keeper Thursdays. http://www.everydaytastes.com/
Thanks so much for sharing!
It's a Keeper says
January 27, 2011 at 2:25 amThis looks great! I would love for you to link this or any of your projects or recipes to my blog hop @ It’s a Keeper Thursdays. http://www.everydaytastes.com/
Thanks so much for sharing!
~jan says
January 27, 2011 at 4:11 pmLove your blog and especially these adorable topiaries!
I featured you today at
thepaisleycupcake.blogspot.com
Thanks for your great imagination.
~jan
Handy Man, Crafty Woman says
January 28, 2011 at 3:47 amthat is just too darn cute!
Shelia says
January 28, 2011 at 2:38 pmThis is so adorable! Now I want one! 🙂
be a sweetie,
Shelia 😉
Liz says
January 28, 2011 at 4:50 pmYour little table looks so cute! Thanks for the tip about newspaper balls!
The Crafty Side Of Life says
January 29, 2011 at 6:02 amI love love love it!!! So cute!!! I’m your newest follower!!
Please come on over and follow mine as well!
The Crafty Side Of Life
Holly says
February 6, 2011 at 7:14 amThis is super cute…I love the materials you used – resourceful! I am a new follower.
Holly
504 Main
C.Byrd says
February 7, 2011 at 1:39 amThis is such a cute idea!! And the newspaper ball idea is genius! They can get so pricey!!
Kelley says
February 10, 2011 at 7:22 pmJust adorable…. thanks for the tips.
Alison says
February 14, 2011 at 2:13 pmLove the newspaper balls! And it is for this idea that I am totally following you. Totally.
Blessings,
Alison
Stuff and Nonsense
StevieAlaine @ MooreBabies says
February 15, 2011 at 4:52 amWhat a great idea! I just found your blog and am following now.
If I can find black papers (shouldn’t be too hard), I’m going to use this to make a mickey ear topiary thing for my daughters 2nd birthday. I was going to use styrofoam but they are actually pretty expensive.
Its So Very Cheri says
February 21, 2011 at 3:33 pmAdorable. You did a great job.
Thanks for posting to the party.
Cheri
Luis says
June 2, 2011 at 3:36 amReally awesome project. I really like these Styrofoam arts and crafts projects.
For the Love of a Cottage says
July 27, 2011 at 4:36 amI love topiaries. I have several artificial ones with silk leaves…with red roses…even pictures of topiaries. So, this is right up my alley. It is so cute!! Thank you for the tutorial.
Chelsea says
August 16, 2011 at 6:30 amThis has to be one of the cutest projects!
Newest follower. You can find me at http://theoldsimplelife.blogspot.com. 🙂
Candace @ Candace Creations says
September 16, 2011 at 3:59 pmThis is awesome and so frugal I love it! right up my ally!
come link up tomorrow at scrappy saturdays!
Toni says
September 27, 2011 at 11:41 amLove that plate with the pictures. Did you make it or order it? I am thinking maybe Modge Podge it?? I have never seen one and think it would be great for Christmas presents for the grandparents. Thanks!
mypollitos says
January 12, 2012 at 6:41 pmI love the simplicity and cuteness factor of your topiary. A definite pin & try . Thanks for sharing.
Stopping over from Some What Simple.
Abrazos,
Sapphire @ Life with My Pollitos
Crafty Mischief says
January 19, 2012 at 11:25 pmYour topiary is adorable! And you’re so smart to use a ball of newspaper instead of styrafoam!
Tenille says
January 21, 2012 at 3:56 amWhat a great idea to use balled up newspaper. It turned out amazing. I love this. Now I want to go find me some cute liners so I can make one. Thanks for sharing. I would love it if you could link this up to our linky party going on right now.
http://junkintheirtrunk.blogspot.com/2012/01/link-it-up-wednesday-12.html
[email protected] Bitsy Paper says
January 22, 2012 at 2:15 pmFantastic! I hope you will link up to my I Heart Projects Party!
http://www.itsybitsypaperblog.com/2012/01/i-heart-projects-linky-party.html
Eventlookforless says
March 14, 2012 at 2:24 amI also started taking this approach on making newspaper balls instead buying styrofoam ball…they are too expensive. Every little penny counts. Love all the different cupcake wrappers.
SheilaE says
March 24, 2012 at 6:35 pmLove this!Making the ball out of newspaper is genius, you just saved me $$$$$!! Thanks!
NATALIA KOKLA says
April 21, 2012 at 12:05 pmso nice that you did not used chemical styrofoam…wonderful and cheap idea!!
Katharine Devinney says
January 13, 2013 at 2:53 pmI love that you used rolled up newspaper because I HATE the sound that styrofoam makes and there are so many cute things to do with them. Your post also answers the question, I had, on wither or not you can put contact paper in a Cricut. Thanks!