Do you see it? It’s the sun streaming in through my windows and bringing it’s warm touch into my home!
It isn’t full-on sunshine, but the muted early morning glow of a sun that hasn’t fully burned off the fog. But it’s enough! Enough to make me know that Spring is finally here. Time for something new. New life . . . green and growing things . . . bunnies in the yard . . . rhodie blooms opening wide . . . fresh new decor around the house . . . and time to wash the windows!
We took a trip to Hobby Lobby on Monday (LOVE) where I picked up some supplies to put together a Spring Topiary. Here is what I used:
A pre-made topiary form and a willow ball.
Some greenery (though I love the dark green color of boxwood I chose a lighter shade for Spring as I can always change it out with the seasons).
And this is how I put it all together:
I began by stretching the willow ball to create a hole large enough to put the topiary ball through. Don’t worry, you’ll be able to pull it back together easily when you’re finished. After that I simply began tucking sprigs of greenery into the willow ball, weaving them over and under the willow branches to secure them in place.
I chose not to completely cover the ball as I like the willow branches showing through a bit (just my preference).
To keep the ball from being wobbly I tucked some moss up and around the styrofoam ball inside. I also like the way the moss looks peeking through the branches and the greenery.
This is what I started with, the dusty Old Thing that I no longer had use for. I liked the pot though and I kept wondering what I could do with it to make it New. I thought of making one of those metal orbs, or using a BIG ball of boxwood to place on top, but I finally decided on a Spring Topiary.
I’m not sure that I’ll leave the pot as it is. It might look nice painted up with a bit of chalk paint. Old White or Graphite? What are your thoughts?
Perhaps I could even add a little fleur de lis?
I added some moss around the base of the topiary and a flowering branch “wreath” . . .
. . . just for the Spring.
It adds a cheery touch to this sitting area off my kitchen . . .
. . . collecting rays of light and making this corner such a happy place to be.
Awww . . . the colors of Spring.
I am so glad you stopped by to see me today and I hope you are feeling the joy of Spring wherever you happen to live.
Blessings,
VMG206, BeBetsy,TuesdaysAtOurHome,
I love the topiary you created. I just created one too and you can see it two posts back on my blog. Thanks for popping in to see me and leaving a comment!
Penny
Patti,
Now aren’t you the creative one???
I didn’t have a clue how to construct a Topiary, so I purchased mine!
Next time, I’ll try my hand at that!
Thank you for showing us through the tutorial!!!
Fondly,
Pat
Very pretty, Patti! It’s a great size, too. I love Hobby Lobby, too. : )
So pretty!
Thanks for being a part of Seasonal Sundays.
– Alma, The Tablescaper
That’s so pretty, and I love the tutorial! 🙂
I love your new topiary and I think the pot is pretty like it is, although anything you add to it will be gorgeous I know!
Blessings, Deborah
I’m also LOVING the sun now that winter finally seems to be heading out the door! This is a great tutorial–I just pinned it to the Frugal Crafty Home Blog Hop Link Ups board! Thanks so much for partying with us!
I love it, it looks amazing. I have been making topiaries too, they are so fun. Love the size of your, fantastic. Thanks tons for linking to Inspire Me. Hugs, Marty
I love topiaries and this is so pretty. Thank you for sharing this at History & Home this week, take care – Dawn @ We Call It Junkin.com
Beautiful – I love the vase! Thank you for sharing at Fluster’s #CreativeMuster. I hope that you’ll come back and share with us again.
Hugs, Smiles & Blessings,
Robin @ Fluster Buster
Pretty… thanks for the info. Will need to try.
Cielo
Your topiary is absolutely marvelous Patti! I am delighted to share that your post will be featured in this week’s Home and Garden Thursday,
Kathy
How pretty! I love your topiary and also the pot you used. I think it’s lovely as is! Thanks for linking this up to Best of the Nest!