I was reminded by a sweet reader complementing and also asking me about my topiary I had mentioned in a recent post, and that I had not shared the project yet. {Oops!} So, I put together the simple instructions for making my Spring Topiary, it was both an easy and inexpensive project that came together quickly.
I see different types of topiaries for sale all the time. They've been growing in popularity among home decor for a while. I had seen some a short time ago that cost a bit more than I wanted to pay, so that got me planning to make my own. In no time at all I had this little cutie made and on display. It really was very easy to make, and could be done using any number of other items, similar to what I used.
I see different types of topiaries for sale all the time. They've been growing in popularity among home decor for a while. I had seen some a short time ago that cost a bit more than I wanted to pay, so that got me planning to make my own. In no time at all I had this little cutie made and on display. It really was very easy to make, and could be done using any number of other items, similar to what I used.
I started with a pretty floral ball I purchased from the craft store, it was only three dollars since it was marked half-off along with the other Spring items. I love it when that happens! I knew when I spotted it, it was perfect for using to make my topiary. The floral ball looked like it was covered in little rose petals with pretty glitter sparkles, and it also had a ribbon loop attached, for hanging I assume. I simply cut the loop in the middle and left it attached, because I felt it added a little bow-like tail to the bottom of the topiary.
I found the small clay pot at the same store for around a dollar, and knew it would be perfect for the base. I painted the clay pot using white chalk paint, then after drying lightly sanded to distress the paint before adding a layer of clear wax. I only painted about a third of the way down on the inside of the pot since it would not show later.
I found the small clay pot at the same store for around a dollar, and knew it would be perfect for the base. I painted the clay pot using white chalk paint, then after drying lightly sanded to distress the paint before adding a layer of clear wax. I only painted about a third of the way down on the inside of the pot since it would not show later.
These are the items I used in making my topiary:
A small clay pot, floral ball, bamboo skewers, white tape, newspaper, and dried moss.
I wrapped the white tape around the wood skewers after I had cut them in half, giving me four parts overall to create my stem. I then gently poked the stem into the bottom of the floral ball.
I sat the other end of the stem down into the center of the pot, then stuffed the newspaper tightly into the pot around the stem, which held it up and in place nicely.
I finished it off with a bit of dried moss to cover the newspaper. It was as simple as that.
A much less expensive topiary, and I like mine so much better than the over-priced one I had seen before! My topiary only cost me a few dollars to make, it's much more to my liking, and it fits in nicely with my other Spring decor. I hope my Spring Topiary has inspired you to create one for your home. Remember to keep it simple and have fun!
Happy Crafting!...
