So I've been spending some time over the past week or so working on several craft projects and I have thoroughly been enjoying myself. This is probably one of the major benefits of working at a craft store, getting to see everybody's ideas and visions for decorating and crafting. Plus, when you are walking around Michael's all day you get to see what's on sale, what products are actually available and learn to be quite the thrifty crafter and craft shopper! I'm gonna do a post on that probably tomorrow or the next day….being a smart craft purchaser. Because let me tell you there are so many customers and individuals who are oblivious as to how to be smart when it comes to interior design and craft projects.
Project #1: Valentine Ribbon Topiary
Yes, this is a project from Michaels. I actually saw the idea while I was working on the ribbon aisle one day and the top of the shelf had a picture (the one on the hyperlink) and I thought to myself, "hey, I want to make that". So I did :)
Supplies: hot glue gun (which I actually ended up not using as much as I thought I would) I jut used it to glue the ribbon around the pot. But if you feel that you need to glue the stick (stem) into the styrofoam ball than that's what it's there for!
2 styrofoam balls. One for inside the pot to stick the stem into and the other for the base of the flower/topiary. Again, you can hot glue gun the stick into these for more stability if needed. Make sure that you get the size styrofoam that is going to fit into your clay pot or whatever type of base you're using.
Also, get a wooden stick for the stem. You can find these at Michaels, Hancock's and Hobby Lobby. Probably even Home Depot. I had to cut mine, which I think you will have to with any size stick you get.
RIBBON!! My favorite part! Mine was obviously Valentine's Day themed so I got Valentine's Day ribbon. Any size will work. The majority of mine were the thiner size ribbon but towards the end I threw some larger ribbon in to help with the volume. The green ribbon is for the stem, obviously. Of course you can use any color if you wish.
You will also need push pins. I think the Michaels website calls for floral pins but I used sewing pins with pearl tips to blend in. So all you do is cut your ribbon a few inches. I think it's 4.25inches to be exact but after awhile I was just guestimating the size by looking at it.
You then take that piece of ribbon and fold it over so it looks like a loop. Stick it into the styrofoam with the push pin and repeat. A lot. You repeat a lot. I used up ALL the ribbon I bought!
Then add any type of material to cover the styrofoam ball that is in the pot. Because mine was in a flower pot I covered it with moss. Which by the way is actually really messy and not my favorite but it turned out looking better than I thought it would.
And there you have it :) It's going to be a centerpiece so I'll show you that once it's in place!
love.love.love
1 comment:
look at your pictures! so professional :)
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