First up is the Easter Egg Topiary. I really didn't have anything to go off of. I was just trying to use stuff that either I had on hand, or wouldn't cost an arm and a leg to purchase. Now, I'm all about convenience. I know that a lot of you have easy access to Hobby Lobby, Micheal's, etc. I don't. My nearest Hobby Lobby is about 25 minutes away or so (not that far) BUT I am a stay at home Mom. I always have kids with me....I learned my lesson the hard way.
Hobby Lobby is NOT a place for curious little boys. I never realized how many breakable items they had until I brought my kids. WOW. I think the whole time I was in there, I was a frantic mess. I think Wyatt ran loose through the store and I found him in the floral section. Anyways, y'all get the idea. So, while at Wal-Mart (my mini vacation site...sometimes I sit in the patio chairs in the outdoor section and pretend I'm on a private beach in Hawaii), I visited the craft section. Y'all, let me tell ya, Wal-Mart's gettin' it together with their craft section. I found these cute little pre-made topiaries. I knew immediately that I could do something with them!
Here we go:
I got the pots from the dollar store. Don't forget to take the stickers off!
Next, I painted and distressed them with chalk paint- Annie Sloan Versailles. No prep work required. Just start painting!
Then get your cute little topiary from Wally World
And start hot gluing Easter eggs on it. I chose to go in a diagonal with my eggs, but you can place them however you want. Also, I bought plastic Easter eggs. You can totally buy the more expensive ones, but I was being cheap. After you hot glue all the eggs on, fill in the spaces with Spanish moss (I bought mine at the dollar store). Sorry I don't have a picture of this. It's not hard, just grab a bunch of moss, then hot glue it on. Easy as that.
Then you're done! Isn't it adorable?! For the price, you can't beat it. Also, I chose to hot glue on some burlap ribbon. You don't have to do this. I had some on hand, so I used it.
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So cute! I am ready for Spring! Life to the full, Melissa @ DaisyMaeBelle
ReplyDeleteThank you so much! I'm ready for Spring, too. So tired of Winter! Bring on the fun in the sun :)
DeleteA D O R A B L E!! What a wonderful look for any mantle, I love it! The use of moss and burlap looks really good. Thanks for showing how you created this look. XO ~Liz
ReplyDeleteThanks, chick!! I am so in love with your blog! Full of fun, creative ideas!
DeleteVery cute! Some folks are so CLEVER!!!
ReplyDeleteRuth
Awe, thank you so much! You have a great rest of the week, Chickadee!
DeleteVery creative and cute!!!
ReplyDeleteThank you SO much, Holly!
DeleteReally cute and creative.
ReplyDeleteI'll be back to link on Moonshine Mon. (I just love that name:)
Thanks, Bj! Have a wonderful week!
DeleteSo cute! Love the mantel and the topiary. I'm right there with you with the Easter decorating...I'm so ready for spring!
ReplyDeletemelinda
VERY ready! We keep getting a little taste of it here in Arkansas!
DeleteSo delightful! Very creative...you rocked this! I'll be back to link on Moonshine Mon again this week:)
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Sumaya
Thank you, Sumaya! Have a wonderful week!
DeleteThey turned out fabulous!! Your Spring mantle is great. Thanx so much for sharing it over at THT!
ReplyDeleteThank you!!
ReplyDeleteSooooo cute! I have featured your project on my blog :)
ReplyDeleteEasy Easter Crafts Features