STYROFOAM brand foam crafts

Pretty-as-a-Package Topiary

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
   Designer - 
Annabelle Keller

Materials

STYROFOAM Brand Foam
  • Sheet, 1" x 12" x 36", two**
  • **Note: Smaller sheets can be used. If different sizes
  • 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 STYROFOAMâ„¢ 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