You saw the craft pile ( inspiration from Wordless Wednesday below). Well I was inspired. I made a lovely hydrangea topiary for the kitchen change up.
Before
After
Now Let’s Make that cute Hydrangea Topiary!
Hydrangea Topiary
What You Need
Styrofoam Ball ( you decide what size, mine is 4 inches in diameter)
Toothpicks
Hot glue gun and glue sticks
Wire cutters
Silk flowers ( hydrangea) you will need enough to cover the ball. (a four inch ball used 65 petals)
Green paint
Paint brush
Cardboard box (empty shoe box or empty egg carton)
Lets Make It
Poke a toothpick into the styrofoam ball (this will be your handle when you have painted most of the ball) paint your styrofoam ball to match ( or come close to) the color of your flower petals ( mine are pale green).
Poke it into a cardboard box, egg carton or other container to hold the ball upright while it dries.
Remove the hydrangea petals using your wire cutters, leaving about a 1/4 inch stem.
After the ball has dried, heat up your glue gun, poke a small hole in the styrofoam with the tooth pick, dip the end of your petal stem into the glue and poke it into the hole, push gently. I think it works best to work in a random pattern as you cover the ball with petals rather than in rows. But this is your choice. Do not put your hot glue gun directly onto the styrofoam ball it will melt. Continue covering the ball. ( if you want to hang it be sure to leave a little space to attach the ribbon and then cover it with petals).
That’s it! Oh so simple. Or as we say in our home, easy peasy! Now you can make several and put them in bowls, or scatter them about, place one on top of a candle holder like I did, or hang it from a ribbon.
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welcome to my world of poetry
March 18, 2011 at 08:27 (UTC -6) Link to this comment
This is fantastic, you make it all seem so easy, you certainly have a flair for that sort of thing.
Thanks for sharing.
Yvonne.
Thisisme.
March 18, 2011 at 08:54 (UTC -6) Link to this comment
What is easy peasy to you, might not be so easy to us lesser mortals! LOL! Seriously, the difference in the before & after photos is fantastic. So much better!
Odie Langley
March 18, 2011 at 08:57 (UTC -6) Link to this comment
Amazing and very attractive.
Sherri
March 18, 2011 at 12:10 (UTC -6) Link to this comment
Katherine, what a wonderful job you did! I love it!
Brandi
March 18, 2011 at 12:11 (UTC -6) Link to this comment
Love it! Such a neat idea and perfect for Spring!
Kuki
March 18, 2011 at 13:06 (UTC -6) Link to this comment
I love Buffalo Check…the window topper looks awesome and paired w/your other changes is so "happy". Thanks so much for stopping/following , "Along the way". Enjoy your weekend!
Terry
March 18, 2011 at 13:34 (UTC -6) Link to this comment
How cute!! Your kitchen is ready for spring…. Me too!!
Stopping over from the blog hop.
kath1960
March 30, 2011 at 21:31 (UTC -6) Link to this comment
Hello Terry!
Rebecca
March 18, 2011 at 13:45 (UTC -6) Link to this comment
Very gorgeous~ I love the valance….springy like feel…..Spring is my favorite season
kath1960
March 30, 2011 at 21:31 (UTC -6) Link to this comment
thank you, mine too!
Louisiana Belle
March 18, 2011 at 14:34 (UTC -6) Link to this comment
Beautiful topiary! What a dramatic difference from the before picture. Well done!
kath1960
March 30, 2011 at 21:31 (UTC -6) Link to this comment
blushing thank you
Dawn
March 18, 2011 at 16:43 (UTC -6) Link to this comment
love the lime green checked curtains. Looks so summery, with the topiary. Great job
kath1960
March 30, 2011 at 21:31 (UTC -6) Link to this comment
thank you Dawn
C'est Moi, Julie Marie
March 18, 2011 at 22:05 (UTC -6) Link to this comment
Hello Katherine, and thank you for visiting me at my blog today and your heartfelt comments… your blog is lovely… and your topiary is so very pretty!… xoxo Julie Marie
kath1960
March 30, 2011 at 21:30 (UTC -6) Link to this comment
I enjoyed my visit to your blog. Welcome
Anne - Mommy Has to Work
March 18, 2011 at 22:48 (UTC -6) Link to this comment
oh that's beautiful! I'll have to try that!
kath1960
March 30, 2011 at 21:30 (UTC -6) Link to this comment
Please let me know if you make it!
Wanda Metcalf
March 18, 2011 at 22:55 (UTC -6) Link to this comment
Such a pretty kitchen window change for spring, that could carry on into summer! However, if you are like me, there is another re-do on it's way ~wink~
Thanks for your sweet comments and for following my blog. I love the craft for today and will be back to check out more ~ I am your newest follower too!
kath1960
March 30, 2011 at 21:30 (UTC -6) Link to this comment
I think I’ll leave it up for a while, I really like how it brightens up the kitchen.
Teresa@oursoutherncountryhomeandfarm
March 18, 2011 at 23:20 (UTC -6) Link to this comment
Love the topiary, well, I love all topiaries! Thanks for stopping by my place today, and I am following you back. Have a great week-end.
kath1960
March 30, 2011 at 21:29 (UTC -6) Link to this comment
Thank you and so easy
TanyasTreasureTrove
March 18, 2011 at 23:23 (UTC -6) Link to this comment
Hi I'm your newest
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you visit me and return
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kath1960
March 30, 2011 at 21:29 (UTC -6) Link to this comment
I’m following you too
Ann-Marie ~ Brambly
March 18, 2011 at 23:40 (UTC -6) Link to this comment
Thank you for visiting Brambly and becoming a follower. Your blog is so positive and uplifting. I'm looking forward to following you and seeing more of your wonderful pespective. Take care!
Ann-Marie
kath1960
March 30, 2011 at 21:29 (UTC -6) Link to this comment
Welcome Ann-Marie
sissie
March 19, 2011 at 00:12 (UTC -6) Link to this comment
Hi Katherine!
thanks for becoming a follower of my blog. Also, I really appreciate your kind comments.
I am now following you too. I love the tutorial for the hydrangea topiary. So pretty.
I'm looking forward to visiting often.
hugs
Sissie
kath1960
March 30, 2011 at 21:29 (UTC -6) Link to this comment
Welcome Sissie, I enjoyed my visit to your blog.
Melanie
March 19, 2011 at 00:23 (UTC -6) Link to this comment
Love the valance and the topiary – so fresh and spring-looking. Thanks so much for visiting my blog and leaving a sweet comment. Your blog looks wonderful and so much to look at – I'll be doing lots of exploring! I'll also be adding your blog to my list of favorites(on the side of my blog).
kath1960
March 30, 2011 at 21:28 (UTC -6) Link to this comment
bless you
Ashley
March 19, 2011 at 01:40 (UTC -6) Link to this comment
I love hydrangeas! They have to be my favorite flower. I will definitely be trying this project. I also love your curtain. Thanks for stopping by and leaving such a sweet comment
kath1960
March 30, 2011 at 21:28 (UTC -6) Link to this comment
One of my favs too. They don’t grow here. So this is as close as I can get
xinex
March 19, 2011 at 02:46 (UTC -6) Link to this comment
Pretty hydrangea topiary, Katherine. Thanks for the tutorial. Love your vignette!…Christine
kath1960
March 30, 2011 at 21:27 (UTC -6) Link to this comment
Happy to share
Diann
March 19, 2011 at 03:01 (UTC -6) Link to this comment
Oh, that is cute! And the kitchen change looks so fresh! I'm following!
kath1960
March 30, 2011 at 21:27 (UTC -6) Link to this comment
Thank you there’s more to come!
Debby@Just Breathe
March 19, 2011 at 03:14 (UTC -6) Link to this comment
I love the change. The green is so pretty. Have a nice weekend.
kath1960
March 30, 2011 at 21:27 (UTC -6) Link to this comment
thank you
TimbarikaDoll
March 19, 2011 at 10:40 (UTC -6) Link to this comment
Thats gorgeous, must try it soon
xx
kath1960
March 30, 2011 at 21:26 (UTC -6) Link to this comment
xo
GLENDA CHILDERS
March 19, 2011 at 12:20 (UTC -6) Link to this comment
Thanks so much for stopping by my blog. I love the changes you made in your kitchen ~ that lovely apple green is so spring like. And spring has come a few days, at least, to Chicago.
I will catch up on more of your blog later, and I look forward to meeting you.
Fondly,
Glenda
kath1960
March 30, 2011 at 21:26 (UTC -6) Link to this comment
thank you the green is so spirngy
gautami tripathy
March 19, 2011 at 13:45 (UTC -6) Link to this comment
Good to find your blog. I arrived here via Follow Friday 40 and over!
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Here is my Book Blogger Hop/Follow Friday post!
Mina
March 19, 2011 at 13:55 (UTC -6) Link to this comment
Oh Katherine, this is so beautiful and thank you for giving such clear instructions. You are the best!
kath1960
March 30, 2011 at 21:26 (UTC -6) Link to this comment
You are so very welcome xo
Treat and Trick
March 19, 2011 at 14:02 (UTC -6) Link to this comment
Looks great! Thanks so much for stopping by my blog and leaving your sweet comment. Will be back to explore more of your post…
kath1960
March 30, 2011 at 21:25 (UTC -6) Link to this comment
My pleasure, welcome!
Frazzled Mama
March 19, 2011 at 14:34 (UTC -6) Link to this comment
I'm stopping by and following you from Lucas's Journey Weekend Blog Hop. I hope you'll check out my blog Frazzled Mama at http://frazzled-mama.com and follow me back.
I love this craft. It doesn't seem very difficult. I think I might try it. Thanks.
kath1960
March 30, 2011 at 21:25 (UTC -6) Link to this comment
welcome, following you
Tootsie
March 19, 2011 at 15:39 (UTC -6) Link to this comment
very nice! I am glad to have popped over…I am now a follower!
kath1960
March 30, 2011 at 21:24 (UTC -6) Link to this comment
Welcome
AmberFaith
March 19, 2011 at 18:54 (UTC -6) Link to this comment
Newest follower from the Suger Mega Weekend Blog Hop! Would love for you to stop by and follow back! Have a great day! (:
Amber
http://beautifullybellafaith.blogspot.com
kath1960
March 30, 2011 at 21:24 (UTC -6) Link to this comment
following you!
Donnie
March 19, 2011 at 21:16 (UTC -6) Link to this comment
That is so pretty.I think I might be able to make this one.
kath1960
March 30, 2011 at 21:24 (UTC -6) Link to this comment
easy peazy!
Martha (MM)
March 19, 2011 at 22:04 (UTC -6) Link to this comment
How pretty, love it! Thanks so much for stopping by. I'm your newest follower. Have a great weekend
kath1960
March 30, 2011 at 21:23 (UTC -6) Link to this comment
welcome!
blessedmom's simple home
March 20, 2011 at 04:50 (UTC -6) Link to this comment
So pretty Kathrine, and I love your sweet curtain too. Spring has arrived at your house just beautifully!
Blessings,
Marcia
kath1960
March 30, 2011 at 21:23 (UTC -6) Link to this comment
thank you stay tuned, more to come
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