First Attempt at a Topiary

After being inspired by the amazing Diane of

the fabulous In My Own Style blog, 

I decided to try to make a natural looking

faux topiary I could not kill. 

I went to Hobby Lobby and purchased the

most natural looking wispy foliage I could find

in the form of a garland. It looks pretty real...

and it was on sale for half price! It was about 7.50.

I had a pot, formerly yellow and now painted white.

It already has floral foam in it. All I need  to do is add moss.

I got a stick from my yard.

And I looked at Diane's instructions again.

Unfortunately, my greenery was not going to work

using her methods, So I tried cutting my garland

and wiring it together to make a round form.

No Soap.

At last, I resorted to the green styrofoam craft ball method.

I had some 4" round ones I thought I might use for something!

I cut my greenery into small pieces and stuck them into the ball.

That's pretty much topiary crafting for idiots, which I'll admit I am

when it comes to creating lovely floral creations.

And my creation doesn't have the correct proportions...

it's too large for the pot I have for it. So what am I to do?

Well, I'm going to find some smaller green styro balls,

and cover them with moss, and poke those babies in again!

All in all, I consider this project a success,

even though I'll rework it a second time. 

Thanks, Diane, for the inspiration!

This project cost under $10. 

Similar topiary pots go for much more!

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And a little green here and there adds 

life to a room, even if it's not real. 

On second thought, maybe I just need

a longer stick? I'll show you the final project later.

Word for the Day:

Revelation 9:4
They were told not to harm the grass of 
the earth or any green plant or any tree, 
but only those people who do not
have the seal of God on their foreheads.

Possibly Linking With
Sunday
http://my1929charmerblog.com/	Sunday’s Best
http://www.homemakeronadime.com/	Creative Bloggers Party Hop
http://www.niftythriftythings.com/	Nifty Thrifty Sunday
http://stylishonceagain.blogspot.com/	Restyled Sundays
http://www.sistersofthewildwest.blogspot.com/	Sister Sunday
http://www.thegirlcreative.com/	Just something I whipped up
http://www.thesoutherninstitute.com/	Creative Me Link Up
Monday
http://betweennapsontheporch.blogspot.com	Metamorphosis Monday
http://makingtheworldcuter.com/	Making the World Cuter Monday
http://craftskeepmesane.blogspot.com/	Motivate Me Monday
http://houseinroses.blogspot.com/	Show Off Your Cottage Monday
http://boogieboardcottage.blogspot.com/	Masterpiece Monday
http://diyhshp.blogspot.com/	The More the Merrier Monday
http://www.serendipityandspice.com	Manic Monday
http://howtonestforless.com/	Just a party with my peeps!
Tuesday
http://www.knickoftimeinteriors.blogspot.com/	Vintage Inspiration Tuesday
http://linda-coastalcharm.blogspot.com/	Nifty Thrifty Tuesday
http://cedarhillranch.blogspot.com/	Cowgirl Up!
http://www.elizabethandco.blogspot.com/	Be Inspired
Wednesday
http://www.fadedcharmcottage.blogspot.com/	White Wednesday
http://verymerryvintagestyle.blogspot.com	Share the Love Wednesday
http://micheleravendesigns.blogspot.com/	Primp Your Stuff Wed
http://savvysouthernstyle.blogspot.com/	Wow Us Wednesday
http://www.thethriftyhome.com/	Penny Pinching Party
http://ivyandelephants.blogspot.com/	What’s it Wednesday
http://www.notjustahousewife.net/	Show Me What Ya Got
Thursday
http://bec4-beyondthepicketfence.blogspot.com/	Under $100 Link Party
http://savedbysuzy.blogspot.com/	Suzy's House Party
http://www.theshabbycreekcottage.com/	Transformation Thursday
http://www.the36thavenue.com/	Share Awesomeness Thursday
http://thriftydecorating-nikkiw.blogspot.com/	Thrifty Thursday
http://katherinescorner.com/	Thursday Favorite Things
http://blissfulrhythm.blogspot.com	Home and Garden Thursday
http://akadesign.ca	Doin’ It Yourself
http://www.jannolson.blogspot.com/	Share Your Cup Thursday
http://livelaughrowe.blogspot.com	Live Laugh Linky
Friday
http://frenchcountrycottage.blogspot.com/	Feathered Nest Friday
http://www.remodelaholic.com/	Fridays on Remodelaholic
http://redoux.blogspot.com/	Friday Redoux Link Party
http://shabbynest.blogspot.com/	Frugal Friday
http://www.findingfabulousblog.com/	Frugalicious Friday
http://www.atthepicketfence.com/	Inspiration Friday
http://chiconashoestringdecorating.blogspot.com/	Flaunt it Friday
http://sassysites.blogspot.com/	Free For All Friday
http://www.lovenotesbylauryn.blogspot.com	Spread the Love
http://homespunhappenings-tammy.blogspot.com	Rustic Restorations Weekend
http://www.delicateconstruction.com/	Delicately Constructed Friday
Saturday
http://funkyjunkinteriors.blogspot.com/	Saturday Nite Special
http://too-much-time.com	Get Schooled Saturday
http://www.bedifferentactnormal.com/	Show and Tell Saturday