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Valentine hearts topiary

February 1, 2012 by Barb 30 Comments

 

my lovely Valentine topiary
brightening up a corner in my dining room
gracing my nesting tables
love . . .
love . . . love . . .
I wanted to make something for Valentine’s Day but just didn’t want it to be a lot of work or cost too much. Coming up with the idea is what took the most time since I was feeling less than inspired. Luckily, I had to run into town to get some batteries (that’s my story and I’m sticking to it . . .) and as I was browsing around, I saw some packages of these creamy paper-looking flowers. They were with all the pot-pourri items and were very inexpensive. I scooped up a couple of boxes and sped home, ideas forming as I drove.

It was time to re-purpose my Victorian Inspired Topiary that I had made about 15 years ago! Oh the dust that flew as I tore it apart! What satisfaction! I saved the pot, the stem, and the styrofoam all in one piece and simply hot-glued the white flowers onto the styrofoam until it was completely covered. However, when I was finished I wasn’t completely blown away (to say the least).

It needed something ‘Valentine-y’.

Hearts. Little tiny punched paper hearts strung on a piece of thin twine and wrapped around and around. OK, now I’m getting somewhere! For the finishing touch I put some pot-pourri inside the pot. Looks pretty and smells pretty too!

Happy Valentine’s Day!

Filed Under: DIY AND CRAFTS Tagged With: diy, home decor, valentine

Comments

  1. TexWisGirl says

    February 2, 2012 at 12:11 am

    very crafty! sweet and simple.

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  2. Deanna says

    February 2, 2012 at 1:22 am

    I just love all of your decorating ideas, and especially when you “re-purpose” (the new buzz-word) something. Really sweet little Topiary. Hope you didn’t forget the batteries when you went to town. I probably would.

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  3. lisa says

    February 2, 2012 at 2:20 am

    This is just BEAUTIFUL Barb!
    You are amazing!

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  4. Cassidy says

    February 2, 2012 at 8:11 am

    Wow this is beautiful!!

    http://fitcraftystylishandhappy.blogspot.com/

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  5. joo says

    February 2, 2012 at 9:00 am

    I love it! It’s so beautiful and unusual:)

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  6. Nadege, says

    February 2, 2012 at 10:49 am

    I love your creations. Lovely photos.

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  7. lisa says

    February 2, 2012 at 1:10 pm

    Barb, just stopping back to sat thank you so much for sharing with us this week at The Creative Exchange.

    Have a wonderful day!

    lisa.

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  8. Torunn says

    February 2, 2012 at 1:19 pm

    So clever and artistic you are! Very cozy hearts, nice decorated and very nice pictures. Have a nice Thursday.

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  9. Tricia @ Bluff Area Daily says

    February 2, 2012 at 8:14 pm

    That’s so pretty, my mom would love it… great idea! =)

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  10. Lori says

    February 2, 2012 at 11:32 pm

    I just followed on the new linky,so follow back so we can stay connected. Thanks Lori

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  11. Ruth says

    February 3, 2012 at 2:00 am

    That’s beautiful!

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  12. Cheryl~ZanyMayd says

    February 3, 2012 at 3:09 am

    Very Clever, Very Creative, I really love this…Thanks for sharing, I hope you’ll stop by for a visit too~
    Cheryl

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  13. Stuff and Nonsense says

    February 3, 2012 at 12:16 pm

    your topiary
    is very sweet
    and a perfect piece
    for the season

    thanks for sharing at Fridays Unfolded
    and now following!

    alison

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  14. Katherines Corner says

    February 3, 2012 at 1:33 pm

    I love it, it is art!I am your newest linky follower! Hugs!

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  15. Its So Very Cheri says

    February 3, 2012 at 1:56 pm

    BEAUTIFUL!!!

    I wanted to let you know I just signed up to follow you and would really appreciate it if you would come over and follow my new LINKY FOLLOWER tool.

    Thanks.

    XO XO,
    Cheri (from Its So Very Cheri)

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  16. Reena Walkling says

    February 3, 2012 at 8:44 pm

    Very creative and the photos are great!

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  17. Kei says

    February 3, 2012 at 11:45 pm

    That looks so lovely! The hearts make me think of birds or butterflies :)

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  18. ✿ⒹⒺⒺ✿@ A Lapin Life says

    February 4, 2012 at 12:08 am

    Your topiary is adorable!

    Dee

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  19. Megan Brooke says

    February 4, 2012 at 2:13 am

    This looks so good! Love the little tiny paper hearts :)

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  20. karren says

    February 4, 2012 at 4:52 am

    LOve the creativity. Those paper hearts added the final touch. You ought to pin it up on Pinterest.

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  21. Marcia says

    February 4, 2012 at 5:29 am

    My favorite today, and I’ve visited a lot of bloggy neighbors today. This is so pretty. Glad you shared it.
    Following you on Linky, hope you’ll follow too.
    Much love!

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  22. Angela Acosta says

    February 4, 2012 at 12:52 pm

    this is really darling.

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  23. Kelly Day Interiors says

    February 4, 2012 at 2:29 pm

    Hi! What a great valentines day craft. You did a great job!

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  24. Christina at I Gotta Create! says

    February 5, 2012 at 2:50 am

    Those hearts look like butterflies have landed on your flowers! Love it! Thanks so much for sharing it at the Kiss & Tell party over at I Gotta Create!

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  25. Jessica says

    February 5, 2012 at 9:50 am

    So very creative Barb, and managing to add new to the recycled,even better. Love the images, so soft and delicate. Happy Valentines Day to you as well.

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  26. Betsy@ coastal-colors says

    February 5, 2012 at 12:10 pm

    This is lovely! I love the repurposed topiary! What a great idea! Your heart garland is wonderful on it! I’m following on Linky Follower now. Thanks for following on mine!

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  27. Katherines Corner says

    February 5, 2012 at 11:31 pm

    Thank you for your bloggy friendship and for participating in the Thursday Favorite Things blog hop linky Party xo

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  28. marissa says

    February 8, 2012 at 8:47 pm

    this is so gorgeous I would love you to add this and any other posts you want to show off to my What We Wore and Made party over at http://raegunwear.blogspot.com/search/label/WWWMW

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  29. Pieced Pastimes says

    February 10, 2012 at 5:21 pm

    Love the topiary! So pretty! Found you via the Linky hop and have become your newest follower. Looking forward to reading your future posts. Hope you have a chance to visit and perhpas follow me back.

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  30. Inspire Me Heather says

    January 23, 2013 at 8:06 am

    Hello Barb, what a beautiful topiary you’ve made! It’s just lovely and I’ve got this linked to my topiaries post too today!

    Reply

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