Awesome Topiary Tree Projects

Beautifully wrapped and beribboned 'packages' are an easy centerpiece; vary the gift wrap for a baby shower or birthday party topiary.

Completion time – 1-2 hours

Materials

STYROFOAM Brand Foam

Sheet, 1" x 12" x 36", two**

**Note: Smaller sheets can be used. If different s

are used, see Step 1 to determine quantities.

Other Materials

Clay pot, 5"

Gift wrap, bridal

Acrylic craft paint: white wash, white pearl, gold

Spray paint, gold glitter

Ribbon, 1-1/2" x 4 yds, wired

Silk bridal sprays, 11 small

Pearl & floral streamers, four

Floral wire, 6", cloth-covered

Sea sponge, small

Tools

Yardstick

Sharp pencil

Serrated knife

Old candle

Paintbrush, 3/4" flat

Scissors

Low temperature glue gun and glue sticks

Scissors

Instructions

1. Wax knife blade with an old candle. Cut from sheets of STYROFOAM™ brand foam three squares in each of the following sizes: 9", 8", 3". Cut two 5" squares. Stack and glue foam squares together, creating ��packages". Sand rough edges with a scrap of foam.

2. Wrap packages. Stack and glue packages together, turning packages on an angle (refer to photograph).

3. Paint pot with two coats of white wash; let dry. Lightly sponge with white pearl and gold paints.

4. Using 3 yds of ribbon, make a six-loop bow with 12" loops and 18" tails; secure with wire. Using remaining ribbon, add two more 18" tails.

5. Center and glue packages to rim of flowerpot. Glue bow to top. Glue three floral sprays to center of bow and four pearl/floral streamers under bow. Glue floral sprays on corners of middle and bottom packages.

6. Spray completed topiary with gold glitter.CAUTION: Handle assembled topiary by pot only

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