Gina Lideros (Blog: Gina Lideros | Instagram: @ginalideros | Pinterest: @gina_lideros | Twitter: @ginalideros) is here with us today to show us in a step-by-step photo tutorial how to make this lovely paper topiary using 6x6 paper pads:
Supplies: ZAZZ Glitter Glue Set (27420) - Glitter, Polka Dot Party Paper 6x6 (366214) - Paper Pads; Glitter Paper 6x6 (35798) - Paper Pads, Autumn Crisp Wood Buttons (366531) - Elements, Autumn Crisp Resin Buttons (366530) - Elements, Adhesive Layered Resin Flowers (366203) - Polka Dot Party, Epoxy Wood Buttons (78090) - Happy Birthday, Epoxy Wood Buttons (96604) - With Love, Fabric & Epoxy Brads (96532) - Happy Birthday
To begin, gather your desired papers and supplies. You will need at least two punches for this project as well as papers, stickpins, buttons, a base, and a styrofoam ball.
Step 1: Punch your papers. For best results use a variety of paper patterns and two different size punches. For example I used 1 round punch and 1 flower punch.
Step 2: Crumple up the punched pieces by gently folding and crinkling to distress them.
Step 3: Dress up the punched shapes by adding ZAZZ glitter glue.
Step 4: Start layering your punched pieces together.
Step 5: Begin creating your topiary by attaching your punched pieces to the styrofoam ball with stickpins.
Step 6: Continue this process until the styrofoam ball is filled.
Tip: For a fun look add punched glitter shapes, a variety of buttons, and sequins to a few pieces before pinning them on.
Step 7: When you are finished place the topiary on a base and enjoy!
We hope you love this simple piece of home decor that will liven up any space!
I love how simple and easy this project would be to make.
Posted by: Maia Gerdin | Tuesday, January 28, 2014 at 09:03 AM
Love this Gina!! Such a beautiful project!!
Posted by: Ashley Horton | Tuesday, January 28, 2014 at 04:41 PM
This would be a great way for me to use up scraps
Posted by: AnnMarie | Tuesday, January 28, 2014 at 06:46 PM
LOVE IT!!!
THANK YOU for sharing your inspiration & tutorial Gina :)
Posted by: TracyM #6773 | Wednesday, January 29, 2014 at 12:40 AM