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!
Katharine Devinney says
I 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!
NATALIA KOKLA says
so nice that you did not used chemical styrofoam...wonderful and cheap idea!!
SheilaE says
Love this!Making the ball out of newspaper is genius, you just saved me $$$$$!! Thanks!
Eventlookforless says
I 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.
Lindy@Itsy Bitsy Paper says
Fantastic! I hope you will link up to my I Heart Projects Party!
http://www.itsybitsypaperblog.com/2012/01/i-heart-projects-linky-party.html
Tenille says
What 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
Crafty Mischief says
Your topiary is adorable! And you're so smart to use a ball of newspaper instead of styrafoam!
mypollitos says
I 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
Toni says
Love 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!
Candace @ Candace Creations says
This is awesome and so frugal I love it! right up my ally!
come link up tomorrow at scrappy saturdays!
Chelsea says
This has to be one of the cutest projects!
Newest follower. You can find me at http://theoldsimplelife.blogspot.com. 🙂
For the Love of a Cottage says
I 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.
Luis says
Really awesome project. I really like these Styrofoam arts and crafts projects.
Its So Very Cheri says
Adorable. You did a great job.
Thanks for posting to the party.
Cheri
StevieAlaine @ MooreBabies says
What 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.
Alison says
Love the newspaper balls! And it is for this idea that I am totally following you. Totally.
Blessings,
Alison
Stuff and Nonsense
Kelley says
Just adorable.... thanks for the tips.
C.Byrd says
This is such a cute idea!! And the newspaper ball idea is genius! They can get so pricey!!
Holly says
This is super cute...I love the materials you used - resourceful! I am a new follower.
Holly
504 Main
The Crafty Side Of Life says
I 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
Liz says
Your little table looks so cute! Thanks for the tip about newspaper balls!
Shelia says
This is so adorable! Now I want one! 🙂
be a sweetie,
Shelia 😉
Handy Man, Crafty Woman says
that is just too darn cute!
~jan says
Love your blog and especially these adorable topiaries!
I featured you today at
thepaisleycupcake.blogspot.com
Thanks for your great imagination.
~jan
It's a Keeper says
This 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
This 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!
Christina says
I LOVE it!
Chrissy says
I 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
simplydesigning.blogspot.com says
Great idea to use rolled up newspaper! So clever! I love the final result...it turned out great!
Ashley
http://www.simplydesigning.blogspot.com
Stephanie Lynn @Under the Table and Dreaming says
Brandy - 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
DANA says
That'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
lauren@WESTFURNITUREREVIVAL says
such a great idea. looks so cute with the way you have it on the table with everything else. great job
L Johnson says
This is wonderful, I may even have these supplies on hand. Thanks for sharing!
Allyson Pecilunas says
I 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~
Jen-CraftOManiac says
Yours 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
Angie says
Love it!!
I am a new follower!
{Carli} says
How adorable! I love the colors together! Thank you for this wonderful idea!
TeenaBugg38 says
absolutely 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 🙂
mom24boys says
How cute! I love this. Thanks for sharing...
Linda@Coastal Charm says
Now 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
Aunt Peg's says
I 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.
Stephanie says
What a cute idea, now I need to go pick up some pretty cupcake liners.
Rachael says
So 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 🙂
Kelley - a very JunqueyGal! says
I love the cupcake liner topiary! And the black beans look fab! Thanks for sharing your idea!
hayleemj says
looks adorable!
Is contact paper like the same idea as vinyl? Where do u buy colored kinds?
Breaking Free From Old Ways says
I 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.
DANA says
If 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
It's A Priceless Life says
Too 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
Terry says
Super 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!
Midwestern Gone Idahoan says
Love it!! And I really like that you used a newspaper ball! I think it is great!!
Amy says
I love your "recycle" approach to the Styrofoam ball! So cute and it looks just perfect!