I'm Looking for How to Make a Money Topiary Tree

I'm Looking for Make a Money Topiary Tree

If your mother ever told you that money doesn't grow on trees, you can now prove her wrong. A money topiary tree is an ideal gift for wedding showers, baby showers or birthday parties. This decorative piece makes a beautiful centerpiece with a purpose. The recipient will love to take the money off the tree once the celebration is over.

Things You'll Need

• 4-inch clay pot
• 2 foam balls (such as Styrofoam, 2 or 3 inches each)
• Hot glue gun
• 8- to 12-inch twig
• Dried moss
• Artificial flowers
• Several dollar bills
• Decorative thumbtack pins
• Ribbon

Instructions

1. Glue a Styrofoam ball in the clay pot. If the Styrofoam ball is too big, you may need to cut it to size. Secure it in the pot with the hot glue.

2. Stick the twig into the center of the Styrofoam in the clay pot. Make sure the twig is deep enough so it remains steady. Use hot glue around the bottom of the twig to help secure it.

3. Glue the moss into the clay pot. The moss should cover all of the Styrofoam in the pot. Use a lot of dried moss to make the pot look full.

4. Place hot glue around the top of the twig and stick the second Styrofoam ball onto the top of the twig. Do not move the ball around. Let it dry in place.

5. Using artificial flowers of your choice, cover the top Styrofoam ball. Glue one flower at a time until the ball is completely covered. Make sure no Styrofoam is showing through the flowers.

6. Place a decorative pin through a dollar bill and attach it to the Styrofoam ball. Stick as many dollar bills as you choose randomly around the ball, allowing the flowers to still show.

7. Tie a matching ribbon onto the twig at the bottom of the decorated Styrofoam ball for a finishing touch.

Tips & Warnings

• Use caution when working with hot glue.

References

• Save on Crafts: Topiary Forms
• Floral Craft Resource: Topiaries