How to Make a Double Ball Topiary Tree
Topiary trees make decorative table accents and centerpieces for any type of celebration. They can coordinate with a birthday or holiday party, a baby or bridal shower or a wedding reception, using themed colors and decor items. If you make a candy topiary tree, it can also serve as dessert or guest favors. As a creative touch, make a double topiary tree with two foam balls instead of one. Does this Spark an idea?
Things You'll Need
- 6-inch terracotta plant pot
- Acrylic paint
- Paintbrush
- Floral foam
- Craft knife
- 6-inch wooden dowels (2)
- 3-inch polystyrene ball
- 2-inch polystyrene ball
- Small decor items, such as artificial flower heads
- Small candies or craft moss
Instructions
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Cover the outside of a plain, 6-inch terracotta plant pot with acrylic paint. Choose a paint color to coordinate with the party decor, such as red for a Valentine's Day celebration. Allow the paint to dry, according to the manufacturer's recommendations.
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Cut a piece of floral foam to fit inside the pot with a craft knife. Insert the foam into the pot.
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Insert a 6-inch wooden dowel into the bottom of a 3-inch polystyrene ball. Insert another 6-inch dowel into the top of the ball. Slide a 2-inch polystyrene ball onto the top of the second dowel to create a double topiary.
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Decorate the balls with small decor items. Remove the heads from artificial flowers, such as yellow and white daisies, and insert them into the foam balls. Cover one ball with white flowers and one with yellow flowers for a decorative, springtime look. Slide small, foil-wrapped chocolates or gumdrops onto toothpicks and insert the picks into the foam balls for an edible decor option.
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Insert the bottom of the first dowel into the floral foam inside the plant pot to create the tree. Cover the top of the foam up to the rim of the pot with craft moss or small candies, such as jelly beans.
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References
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