It was Courtney
over at A Diamond in the
Stuff
who got me hooked on these ribbon topiaries. I made one for Independence
day, Christmas, and
now an Easter version....
The best part of this
project is that it is so simple, yet satisfying. The feel and look of different
ribbon types is addictive. I can sit with my boys while they are snacking and
not join in because my fingers are busy! I can bring a roll of ribbon to soccer
practice in my purse and snip while I'm watching!
For this easy project you need a foam ball (mine was 5", from the floral section of the craft store), a pot (mine was from Goodwill), a half styrofoam block to stick inside the pot (stabilize dowel), decorative moss to cover the styrofoam, a wooden dowel (mine was 3/8"), straight pins, and bunches of ribbon in various sizes and textures cut up in 4" (10cm) pieces (6 rolls). The different textures really add to the project. Thicker ones stick up better and help support the satiny ones.
For this easy project you need a foam ball (mine was 5", from the floral section of the craft store), a pot (mine was from Goodwill), a half styrofoam block to stick inside the pot (stabilize dowel), decorative moss to cover the styrofoam, a wooden dowel (mine was 3/8"), straight pins, and bunches of ribbon in various sizes and textures cut up in 4" (10cm) pieces (6 rolls). The different textures really add to the project. Thicker ones stick up better and help support the satiny ones.
All you do is pin
loops of ribbon into the ball, one at a time, until the ball is covered. Twist
the loops so they overlap in different directions. A colorful burst of
fun!
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