Many of you are so over Winter and ready for Spring. Right? Here’s a little DIY project that will keep you cozy indoors and add a little bit of sunshine in your space. It’s a floral topiary and it is E-A-S-Y!

…

This was my inspiration. My talented friend Megan made these and they’re the perfect splash of color and texture in her home. Are your wheels spinning with ideas yet? As you can see, the concept is super versatile. Her flowers and my flowers are different. Her arrangements set right in the candlestick things and mine is a tall topiary. Very different bases. Completely different results. And yet the process is pretty much the same.

…

Basic supplies needed: styrofoam ball, flowers, hot glue gun (all found at your local craft store).

…

You’ll also need a pot or candlestick or some sort of base. I love shops like Home Goods, Ross, Marshall’s, TJ Maxx, etc. for great bargains on cool pieces. Target, WalMart, flea markets, yard sales … really, you can find something just about anywhere. You may even have something laying around your house that could use a fresh coat of paint.

…

Your silk flowers will likely have stems.

…

Step 1: Separate flowers from stems. This usually means just pulling them off.

…

Step 2: Put hot glue on the bottom of a flower.

…

Step 3: Press that flower into the styrofoam ball and hold it there for a few seconds to ensure it’s secure.

Tip: If your flowers have tips that stick out a little bit like mine did, push that into the styrofoam first so the little dent is already there. Then add the hot glue and press the flower into that indention.

…

Step 4: Repeat. Repeat. Repeat.

…

Cover the entire ball except to leave part of the bottom uncovered. If you’re creating a piece like Megan’s, you could leave a larger section open to set in its base. If you’re making a topiary like mine, you’re only leaving a small space to insert a stick.

…

Step 5 for a topiary: Shove floral foam in your base.

…

Step 6: Insert your stick (I spray-painted mine silver) into the bottom of the ball.

…

Step 7: Finish filling in the gaps with your last flowers.

…

Step 8: Insert the topiary stick into the floral foam.

Tip: Cut the ends of your stick at an angle so that it’s easier to stick into both the floral foam as well as the styrofoam ball.

…

Step 9: Use some mossy grassy stuff … or whatever you want at the base. Hot glue helps keep it all in place.

…

Step 10: The finishing touch is to perhaps add a piece of fruit, or a few smaller pieces.