I spent some time this weekend making some topiaries for my kitchen.I just love the rustic look of them! I think they look so pretty in any room.I made two for my kitchen,and now i'm working on two larger ones for my mantle.This takes a little time,but it's an easy project.Just watch your fingers with the hot glue gun:(( I try to be careful,but i always burn my fingers. This time i was smart,and put a bowl of ice water right next to me!!
I looked around the house to see what containers i could use. I like the taller one in the small urn,and i used a small pitcher that i use for gravy. I went out in the yard,and gathered up some sticks.I cut them to the size i wanted.Topiaries can be quite expensive,and i'm not willing to pay that price! Im not sure where they will go yet:)
I had everything i needed except the english ivy. They had a great sale at michaels this week. All the greens were 40% off.I bought a few different ones. I always buy the floral foam when it's on sale too.
wrap,and glue!!When i finished that i hot glued the stick inside the willow ball.Filled the urn with foam,centered the stick,and topped it off with some moss.
I like the english ivy!! For my mantle topiaries i'm using tiny green leaves,and larger willow balls.
Have a great day!!
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33 comments:
Kathy I love decorating with topiaries, yours look great!
Kathy,
Great idea and super cheap too.Love the urn you chose.I am going to give this a try.I am not good at caring for indoor plants well.I do better with faux.
They look nice and clean next to your decoretions.
XO
Isora
Hi Kate, they look great and I think the one in the gravy boat is so quirky! I have been wanting to make a couple of topiarys to put on my dining room hutch so I was so happy to see your post today. Thanks for all the info.. take care, Maryann
Kathy-Those are very pretty. I love topiaries! xo Diana
Kathy, these look so pretty. I just purchased one today and they are downright expensive.
Think I will try this...thanks for the inspiration.
Barb ♥
Hi Kathy!
I have a couple of those willow balls somewhere in the basement...they are Christmas balls and gold but I figure I could spray paint them brown or green and use them for topiaries. Ha..thanks for the idea! I hope your weekend has been a good one.
Maura :)
KATHY: Thanks for sharing. I made some topiarys yesterday to put on my Easter dining table (when I get the room clean!) except I used styrafoam balls and moss. They came out OK but I really like the willow balls and ivy look. They remind of those in the florist shops with those tiny little leaves that spring out all around. Don't know what the plant is called, but, you're right, they are so expensive. I might try one later on if you don't mind..Very pretty..Judy
these look wonderful, and SO real!! love 'em!
I absolutely love your topiaries. Makes me want to go make some myself, in fact, i think i will....you gave great instructions, and the ivy is a good natural green color, they look like the real thing!
Cindy
Your topiaries look beautiful! You did a nice job on them.
They look great, Kathy! You always do a great job with your topiaries! I love the containers you used, too.
what a fun and great idea! :)
What a great job, Kathy! I love your creativity! They look so sweet in the urn and gravy boat! :)
xoxo laurie
What a lovely blog you have. I am following u. I am hosting a Giveaway for my blog's third birthday and would love to see you there!
Those topiaries look amazing! Worth a few little burns! (I always burn myself with the glue gun!) Happy week! X
Great idea.... Good topiaries are hard to find.
Topiaries are always so expensive! I am going to have to use your tutorial and make some of my own. Thanks for sharing!
Your topiaries are so cute and go so well together!
Thanks for the great tips. I love your blog style!
That looks great, thanks so much for telling us how it's done.
Hugs, Cindy
Your topiaries look so pretty.....love the containers you put them in too :o)
~Des
Very good idea and looks great!
Kathy,
So sorry to hear about the roof leak. Believe me, I understand. I hope everything can be fixed with the least amount of damage.
Barb
Oh my goodness... great minds think alike! I did a topiary just like that. Yours is lovely. The ivy looks great! We are clever ones, aren't we!!!!
Yvonne
i love topiaries and these are great! i'd love for you to share them on my center of attention sunday link up @ http://cadeedee.blogspot.com/2012/03/blog-post.html
I love your topiaries - considering I have a black thumb when it comes to gardening, these are right up my alley!
I adore topiaries-these are great! Following you from Kate's party-stop by for a visit!
You seem to do everything so beautifully and with such ease. Thanks for the inspirations! Michele
Hi there! This is lovely...and seems very easy to do. Will give it a go this week. I love topiaries.
Where does your daughter live on Long Island? I am in Great River - near East Islip!
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These look adorable! I made a little tree with cone shaped styrofoam and ivy in a similar way, but now I need to try the balls. These came out great.
I am obsessed wtih Topiaries! wha a great idea! thanks for sharing
Such pretty topiaries! I love the containers you chose.
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