I found the instructions for this in the Making Memories book called Ribbonrie and couldn't resist making one, since I love ribbon! It was really easy--you just cut the ribbon/trims to 4" lengths and make loops, sticking them to a styrofoam ball with a straight pin. When the ball is covered, you stick a painted dowel rod into the bottom the ball and into a piece of floral foam that is wedged into your container. Then you hot glue moss to the top of the floral foam to hide it. I tied a ribbon around my pot and later added a little metal charm that said "Happy Halloween."
I made mine for Halloween (since it's my favorite holiday) but you could do any colors/container you want. I found these cute black flowerpots at JoAnn's on clearance and I already had a lot orange/black/white ribbon. I found that wider ribbon/trim is the best because it fills up more space and you need less, but using some skinny ones for a varation in texture is good too. They do take a lot of ribbon, but you can watch and get it on sale or Michael's usually has a big bin of $1 ribbon spools. Cute and easy!
That is really cute!
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Stacey
I LOVE IT! You did a fantastic job. (I love Halloween, too) I think I'll make a Christmas one (I have an over stock of Christmas ribbon) and see how it goes. I considered making topiaries as centerpieces for my wedding but maybe I'll try ribbon ones in my colors? Thanks for the inspiration!
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ReplyDeleteI just bought PILES of Halloweeny ribbons in the $1 bin at Michael's - what a perfect way to use & enjoy them! The color scheme is dreamy with my living room - dark cocoa colored walls + white slip covered furniture. It just screams for Halloween decor! And topiaries... do I even need to begin extoling the virtues of topiaries? Of course not - we all know they're fabulous!!! Thanks for sharing the great idea! - Nina
ReplyDeleteThanks for the kind words and compliments, everyone! You sure know how to make a girl feel good. :)
ReplyDeleteHi, I hope you don't mind that I shared your blog with the HGTV "trash to treasure" board. Maybe I should have asked first, so if it is a problem let me know and I will pull my post. Someone was looking for an idea for using up extra ribbon and your topiary is perfect for her project. Have you checked that board out? I go in occasionally, and some of those ladies are very creative also. They will probably get a kick out of your clipboards too.
ReplyDeleteI don't mind one bit! I'm flattered that you even thought of me, actually! I'll have to go check out those boards--sounds right up my alley. :)
ReplyDeleteI am a follower....I bought some ribbong tonite to start your project. I broke my own rule that I just made up about not buying anymore craft supplies until I finish some projects I already have going, but it was just too cute of an idea, I couldn't resist!
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I, too am a ribbon lover/addict. The topiary is great- I'll have to make one soon!
ReplyDeleteI love this. I know it's an older post but do you recall about how many pieces of ribbon you used and what size ball?
ReplyDeleteFinished my first one on Thursday in a Race for the Cure theme. Great idea and so easy to do.
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Cute! I linked up at Dollar Store Crafts facebook page! http://www.facebook.com/pages/Dollar-Store-Crafts/161233564682
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This is too cute! Thank you so much for sharing it and explaining how you made it. I hope it's okay, I just finished a Halloween crafts/decor round-up and just couldn't help but feature it. You can see it here:
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Thank you!