Desperate Craftwives: Party Decorations

Sunday, May 27, 2012

Patriotic Topiary

I made this red, white and blue topiary for Fourth of July and just remembered to put it out for Memorial day too! Topiaries are one of my favorite decorations for parties, showers, holidays, etc. You can easily match them to any theme by the colors of ribbon you choose.

What You Need:

Red, white & blue ribbon, varying textures and widths
4" Styrofoam Ball
Wooden Dowel
Floral Foam
Straight Pins
Small Bucket or Pot for Base
Tulle or Crinkle-Cut Paper Shreds

How To Make It:

Cut ribbon into 4.5 inch pieces.
Loop each ribbon and secure to styrofoam ball using 1 or 2 straight pins, depending on the width of the ribbon.
Continue pinning ribbon loops to ball until it is completely covered. When placing loops, be sure to do them at varying angles and close together to ensure a full topiary.
Place floral foam into base.
Place one end of wooden dowel into styrofoam ball and other end into floral foam.
Fill base to cover foam with crinkle cut paper shreds, tulle or beads.