Red, Red Rose DIY Topiary

Red Red Rose DIY Topiary

Don't waste money buying expensive cut flowers that will wither and die in a few days. Instead, make your own gorgeous rose bouquet that will last for years! The Red, Red Rose DIY Topiary adds an elegant touch to your dresser or end table. You can learn how to make a topiary with this easy tutorial. These flower craft ideas don't take long to assemble (though you do need to allow time for your flowers to dry after you spray paint them). Forget the chocolate next year - give your favorite person a gift made with love for Valentine's Day.

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Estimated Cost$11-$20

Time to CompleteWeekend project

Primary TechniqueFlorals/Wreaths

Type of Paper UsedScrapbook Paper

Easy

SeasonSpring

Materials List

2" Smoothfoam ball
Mini paper roses (I used approx. 60 mini roses)
Chalkboard mist paint – Ruby Slipper
4" wooden dowel (approx. the width of a Tinker Toy stick)
Green acrylic paint
Paintbrush
Fast-drying craft glue
Small wooden spool
Red and cream ticking material
Crinkle ribbon

Instructions

Spray roses and small wood heart with the mistable paint. Allow plenty of time to dry.
Paint the 2" Smoothfoam ball and the wooden dowel with the green acrylic paint.
Poke hole into the end of the 2" ball. Squirt a little glue in the hole and insert the painted dowel.
Start at the top of the ball. Glue roses, one by one, onto the ball with a fast drying glue until covered. After the rose ball is formed, you may want to go back and re-mist the flowers for additional coverage.
Cover the wooden spool with the ticking material and glue the end in place. Tie a small piece of crinkle ribbon around the ticking and glue the wood heart on top.
Insert rose topiary into the small wooden spool.