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Topiary

By Stacy 6 Comments

I wanted a topiary for my family room. And like most things in my house, since I couldn’t find what I wanted, I made it. It was so easy! I bought 2 styrofoam balls at the craft store. I also bought a package of dried moss. I went in the back yard to find a good stick then I pushed the styrofoam balls onto the stick. I used my handy dandy glue gun to glue the balls to the stick and to glue the moss onto the balls. I painted a cheap terra cotta pot. I had some left over cement in the garage from another project so I used that but you could also use plaster of paris from the craft store. Remember to use tape to cover the hole in the bottom of the pot so it doesn’t leak out. You will save a lot of money by making this. I didn’t know it at the time but since then I have seen them at decorating store and they are expensive!

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  1. Sandy says

    September 4, 2010 at 10:26 am

    I'd love to make a large topiary for my front door, outside, but the rain and humidity would kill it! I have tried real plants but again.. rain and humidity killed them too! (we in sofla get nasty downpours)
    Love yours!
    Sandy

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  2. Funky Junk Interiors says

    September 5, 2010 at 3:18 pm

    Awesome, Stacy! At this point one wonders why we'd even buy stuff if we can make it. :)

    p.s. welcome to blogworld!

    Donna

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  3. Terrell says

    September 7, 2010 at 3:44 pm

    Oh this is so chic!! Great job, girly!! I'm so excited to be your newest follower of your delightful blog! I would love to have you as a friend at Frou Frou Decor! I would also like to invite you to link your creations up at my weekly Fabulous Friday Finds party..every Friday! Hope to see you there!
    Hugs,
    ~Terrell @ Frou Frou Decor~

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  4. Kaysi says

    September 7, 2010 at 7:02 pm

    So pretty!

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  5. Ellie says

    September 9, 2010 at 7:43 pm

    What a great project! Your topiary certainly doesn't look home made!

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  6. Judy Renee - Boyle Young says

    November 15, 2014 at 8:24 am

    Thank you so much for the cement use in you Topiary, I am making a peppermint candy Topiary and it is so heavy. i thought about Cement, but was not sure how to use it correctly. After reading you website, which is very helpful and like you I have more on the Basement floor than in the clay pot.

    Thank you
    You are fabulous

    Reply
stacyWelcome! I'm sharing our adventures as we fix up our 1938 cottage. Whether it is big or small, I think everyone should love their home and I don't think it takes a lot of money to make a space your own.
 

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