DIY Paper Mache Topiaries

Don't you love topiaries? I have been wishing for a pair to put in my dining room for spring/summer but I could not bring myself to put out the money. They can be so expensive and frankly, don't look all that great. The larger ones I wanted at Home Goods were $40 each. I will not spend $80 on fake, plastic whatever.

So of course what does a good DIY/craft blogger do? Decide to remake them in her own vision, you say? Don't mind if I do! Here are my finished products!

I'm so happy with them. They cost me about $12 each using basic craft and dollar store supplies. So much better than $80, right? I made the spheres out of paper mache! I didn't even want to spring for the foam balls. I'll post a tutorial this week too!

In other news, I have a wicked cold. I feel awful and I just haven't had the energy to blog or even check in with you at your blog. I have barely been on the computer for days. I have emails to catch up on as well. Sorry if you haven't gotten a response back to your comment or email yet.

Cheers!

Jenny

I link up at these parties!

10 comments:

Jenny@NorthwestLoveliesApril 2, 2013 at 8:49 PM
I LOVE these! They look better than most of the ones I've seen for sale!! I'm excited for a tutorial!
Cathy CApril 2, 2013 at 9:12 PM
Saw your post over @ Sweet Little Gals. Love your topiaries! I am going to try and make me some. Visit me sometime @ www.crosson5.blogspot.com
theglasshouseApril 2, 2013 at 9:16 PM
From one Jersey Girl to another:I saw your topiaries on Pinterest. I like your's much better than the expensive ones!
EllietApril 2, 2013 at 9:44 PM
Wow, great job! Can't wait for the tutorial!!
Jenny @ Simcoe StreetApril 2, 2013 at 10:14 PM
They are awesome! They look so expensive too. Great work!
Jenny
Www.simcoestreet.blogspot.com
RitaApril 2, 2013 at 11:01 PM
Cant wait for the tutorial! they look great! If you get a minute, please share this on my linky party: http://suburbsmama.blogspot.com/2013/03/sunday-linky-party-1.html
GailApril 2, 2013 at 11:08 PM
Clever you these trees are so much nice than the bought ones. I will be having a go once you are feeling better and can post a tutorial .Semding warm hugs down your way.
Missy InspiredApril 6, 2013 at 9:00 AM
This is such an adorable project! I just wanted to let you know that I'm one of the co-hosts from the Ginger Snap Craft Wow Me Wednesday party and that I'm featuring your project on my blog!

Missy Inspired
http://missyinspired.blogspot.com/
MichelleApril 9, 2013 at 1:17 PM
anxiously awaiting the tutorial!
Parsimonious Décor DarlingFebruary 15, 2014 at 6:46 PM
Gorgeous! Really beautifully done.