How to make a ribbon topiary

Jillian over at Catch My Party asked me to make a tutorial on the ribbon topiary from Madison's party!

Of course I said yes and I'm posting it here as well!

Supplies:
•LOTS of ribbon!
•Terra cotta pot or any ceramic potspray paint (for the pot)
•Wooden dowel
•Large styrofoam ball
•Floral foam
•Scissors
•Dressmakers pins
•Hot glue gun or gorilla glue
•Rocks/candy/tissue paper etc for the base of the topiary

Step one: Spray paint the pot and allow it to dry

Step two: Add a dab of hot glue to one end of the wooden dowel and insert it into the styrofoam ball about 1 inch.

Step three: Add a dab of hot glue to the opposite end of the wooden dowel and insert it into the floral foam.

Step four: Once your pot is dried insert the floral foam into the pot. This will allow your topiary to stand on a flat surface making it a little easier to decorate.

Step five: Cut cut cut that ribbon! I cut all my ribbon in 3 inch strips and also cut multiple spools at once to save time.

Step six: Make a loop with the ribbon. Where the ends meet insert a pin then push the pin completely into the styrofoam ball.

Step seven: Repeat step six until the entire ball is covered.


Step eight: Once the ball is covered you can add gumballs, tissue paper, rocks etc. whatever coordinates with your theme and that will cover up the floral foam in the base!

Now you have a beautiful little tree that is very easy to swap out for any season!

For more great DIY party projects be sure and check out the DIY page on Catch My Party's blog!

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