Here is a fun springtime topiary that the kids helped me make this week. We were able to use supplies that we already had from around the house to make it a no cost project. I love those!
Supplies:
Styrofoam ball, dowel (you can see it has been used for something else before...same with the ball)
Easter grass (we used the stuff made from paper)
paint
pot
floral foam
accessories.
First, Aaron painted the dowel brown.
Dallin cut the floral foam down to size, with a little help. We hot glued it into the pot.
They alternated on who glued and who placed the Easter grass on the ball.
Once the stick was dry, Dallin poked it into the foam and added the covered ball.
A little trimming...
...and a little more grass to cover the floral foam.
Final touches: tiny plastic Easter eggs and a ribbon.
Its So Very Cheri says
Oh I love that your little guy was helping. Isn't it great to teach them so many things.
Cheri
MaryJanes and Galoshes says
I love that you got your boys to help with this! Makes them even more special.
fawnda says
How fun is that to have your kids help! I love it! It turned out great! 🙂
Stephanie Lynn says
Fabulous! Love the idea of using easter grass. Plus anything to get the kiddies involved is great! Thanks for sharing!
Andy Porter says
I love that it's something you can do with the kids and still have it turn out really cute:) Well done!
Melissa says
I love the photos of your kids working on it...adorable...
Pam Ponder says
I love it and your helpers too, how cute!!!
Kelley says
awesome! and what a couple of cute helpers you have too!
have a good week.
Deb says
Love this, oh ya...I'm going to copy you! Thanks, great job!
Megan @ Megity's Handmade says
Love topiaries! I like that you let your little ones get in on the action. Maybe I will let mine help with the Easter one that I want to make.
Creative Decor by Brooke says
That is so cute! My kids would love to help me make one of those. Thanks for sharing.
Brooke
Barbara says
darling///love the fact that your sons helped.....very nice.
Barbara
Kaysi says
i love it, especially the little eggs at the bottom!!
Brandi @ Frugal Farmhouse says
love this! i'm still tryig to decide if i'm a topiary person, but these are adorable! i may just have to make one!
Jessica Hills says
Thanks so much for linking up to Favorite Things Friday! Very cute tree!
Mary Ellen says
What an adorable tree and such a neat project for children!! Looks like that had fun-
Maryann @ Domestically-Speaking says
What a fun project... love ones the kiddos can join in on. Thanks for sharing at the POPP.
Magic Brush says
I love that you let your little people help! I try to let my kids in on the action as much as possible!
Your topiary is great! Love it!
STop by my painting blog and say hello sometime!
Blessings, Jennifer
Pam @ Design Fanatic says
How simple! And so perfect!
Love, love, love it!
Carmie, the Single Nester says
What a great job and use of plastic Easter grass!
Megan says
love an easy project that packs a punch! the topiary turned out great!
stopping by from TIP me Tuesday!
Kelli @ RTSM says
So cute! The tiny Easter Eggs are adorable, and I love that you let your boys help:)
Michelle says
Great idea!!! I love that the kids helped!
Brooke says
So cute! I love your twist to the original topiary.
Lisa F says
that is adorable!