Ten- Minute Topiary
I am fully aware that, by posting for the second time in a row about topiaries, I am putting myself at risk for being labeled “That Wacky Girl Who Covers Everything With Moss”. But, I just can’t help myself, y’all. Something this fun just has to be shared!I’m starting to wonder if maybe anything can be covered with moss, stuck on the end of a twig & called a topiary. I put this theory to the test when I made a big paper wad with some plain ol’ copy paper & kept layering it until it was about the size of a tennis ball. Then I wrapped a few pieces of tape around it to hold it together.
Then, I poked a hole in the bottom of my funky paper wad & stuck in the perfect stick from- you guessed it: the backyard. This whole process took a total of about 4 minutes. I then had my next candidate for moss covering. I used the same bag of floral moss I used for my Bunny Topiary yesterday. I just pulled out some large flat pieces & hot glued it to imperfect perfection. I then stuffed some newspaper in my planter, inserted my topiary, & in less than 10 minutes, I had another little addition to my spring decor. I may even keep this one out all year. I got this topiary done so quickly, I had time to make the little bird I was wanting to go with the bunny.
Amy @ Positively Splendid
March 16, 2010 @ 12:29 pm
Very, very cute! I checked out the bunny topiary post, and I love that, too! I think I'll be putting a couple of these together.
Kelli @ RTSM
March 16, 2010 @ 1:07 pm
So cute and very clever! I love the look of topiaries, but they are usually really expensive in the store and styrofoam is pretty expensive too! I love that you made your own form!
Jessi
March 16, 2010 @ 2:03 pm
I too am a usker for moss! I can't believe you covered wadded up paper. I'll have to remember that! But I think my favorite of the 3 projects is that adorable bird. Love it in the little copper bucket!
Anna
March 16, 2010 @ 2:35 pm
i love it!!! i've been wanting to make topiaries for almost a month now. Thanks for the step by step process!!!
Where did you get your adorable little urns? They are so cute!
Mary Beth @ Live. Laugh. Make Something
March 16, 2010 @ 3:48 pm
Well, how clever are you? I would have waited until I could a styro ball when I should be figuring out how to make one. Great job!
Bonni
March 16, 2010 @ 3:54 pm
I love, love, love this!! You are a genius! Thanks for sharing!!
Nessimonster
March 16, 2010 @ 4:28 pm
I love, love, LOVE that you made it out of wadded up paper! I love being able to make things with what I already have on hand. Thanks so much for sharing this idea!!!!
Lisa @ Fern Creek Cottage
March 16, 2010 @ 4:32 pm
I love them all. It's great that you didn't have to spring for the styrofoam all with the round one. I think the little bird topiary is just adorable!
Anna
March 16, 2010 @ 4:36 pm
Julie – thanks for coming over.:) I LOVE your blog. Just had to tell you that the pic on my banner, is hahaha, Mariah Carey's closet. yeah. to die for. Chandelier in closets are fabulous – I'd love one.:)
Bobbie
March 16, 2010 @ 6:28 pm
that is just darling! I have been trying to figure out something similar to that and you hit the nail on the head for me 🙂 I would love for you to link up to check me out saturdays http://www.iamonly1woman.blogspot.com
The link is still open from last saturday 🙂
Leslie
March 16, 2010 @ 6:44 pm
Love, love this! I'm gonna have to try it!
Lesley Shipley
March 17, 2010 @ 12:16 am
Your writing is as good as the projects you do. They make me smile and my secretary is falling in love with you. She is charmed and amazed by it everytime I show her. Keep up the good work. Love and hugs.
Robyn
March 17, 2010 @ 2:49 am
HOW totally CUTE and you are like superfastcraftytopiarylady for sure now! I have to go check out the bunny but I WANT that BIRD. SHE's TOOOOO CUTE!
Robyn
March 17, 2010 @ 2:50 am
I'm following you because…NO I don't think you can have too many topiaries!
chanystore
March 18, 2010 @ 12:19 am
Hi, beautiful so pretty bird!!! Chany
AtOneWithHim
March 19, 2010 @ 7:42 pm
Oh my gosh those are so cute. I have a confession… worse than too many topiary's I don't have any. But by the grace of God I stumbled onto your site where I have been inspired.. thank you sister.
Jenny
March 21, 2010 @ 12:03 am
Super, super cute. I think instead of wacky, though, you shall be known as the wonderful girl who creates things with moss and sticks. I wonder if that could be converted to an Indian name.
Very cool.
Kathy @ Creative Home Expressions
March 24, 2010 @ 2:57 pm
What a great idea! And here I am banging my head every time I walk out of Michaels without picking up some foam balls to make topiaries. I have two empty urns just screaming for these things. This is going in my projects binder!
Laura PARING DOWN
March 28, 2010 @ 1:42 am
And there's the bird. Enough! These are so cute! I've GOT to get them made this weekend. I LOVE them!!!!!!!!!
Kathy @ Creative Home Expressions
March 31, 2010 @ 8:23 pm
Julie ~ Just posted the mess I made out of this project on my blog and linked to you here.
marty (A Stroll Thru Life)
March 31, 2010 @ 8:38 pm
This is wonderful. I am definitely going to try this. Thanks for the tutorial. Hugs, Marty
Katie
March 15, 2011 @ 10:32 pm
Hi Julie! Thanks for this tutorial! I made a set of these and posted about them here: http://thriftyfindsandredesigns.blogspot.com/2011/03/diy-topiaries.html
Love your blog!
Pam
February 7, 2012 @ 10:21 pm
love it! I always refuse to spend all that $$$ on topiaries but have always wanted some! Why haven't I thought of this?? You are clever! thanks!
Sarah Trujillo
November 26, 2012 @ 3:28 am
I love topiaries and you can never have too many. I am so glad I found your blog!