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!
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.
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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!
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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!
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Liz says
Your little table looks so cute! Thanks for the tip about newspaper balls!