Thursday, March 3, 2011

Felt flower topiary

Who says I have an obsession with topiaries?
I love them.
I have all kinds throughout my house.
I have made most of them.
Topiaries make me smile.
So, this is what I did.


 After cutting out tons of white felt circles,
 I folded each circle in 1/2 and then in 1/2 again-
glued it to the 1/2 circle of Styrofoam and repeat, repeat , repeat,
over and over again!


 After all that folding and gluing is done,
this is what you get!!

I love how the folded scraps of felt,
 give the illusion of roses,
don't you think?

This is by far, one of my most favorite things
 I've made in the new year!!

Well, take care, gotta fly- Claire


linking up to wowuswednesdays

41 comments:

  1. Love this one. It's so beautiful! Add tiny pearls, some lace to each "petal", and some glitter and you would have a gorgeous bridal shower centerpiece .... for when that time comes!

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  2. Oh that's lovely! I have a vase similar to yours too, maybe I'll try that - thanks!

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  3. So cool! Totally gorgeous. You talented, lady. Yo.

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  4. This is so pretty! I love topiaries and felt too, I'm your newest follower and I'm loving catching up on all your past posts:)

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  5. So cute Claire! I'm going to have to try it! So nice to meet you!

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  6. I was following from frugal Fridays and expected to see the Bee frame but this is soooo pretty! and it looks like something I can do! ( that is saying a lot I am NOT creatively inclined!

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  7. Wow, this is so pretty! I have been wanting to make a topiary.

    Newest follower! :)

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  8. Beautiful!! I'm not a crafty person but when I see things like this, for a second I think hmmmm, can I?? New follower from blog hopping. When you have a minute swing by http://shallowocity.blogspot.com and say Hi.

    CHEERS!
    Celeste

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  9. Love this. I'll be on the lookout for a vase/urn like that now. Thanks for sharing.

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  10. HoHow perfectly lovely~ well done!

    I am having an antique auction on my blog. All sorts of lovely and romantic finds looking for a new home. I hope you'll stop by.

    Have a wonderful weekend.

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  11. Very creative!

    I'm your newest follower from the Bee Friendly blog hop:)

    Feel free to check out my blog http://inadaze13.blogspot.com/

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  12. Happy Friday. Stopping by to say hi, drop by any time
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  13. This turned out so pretty! What a great way to use felt!!
    New follower here & looking forward to read more :)

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  14. So pretty!..So artsy craftsy!..loved your DIY :)

    Have a great weekend..

    Sanghamitra.
    http://rainbow-thecoloursofindia.blogspot.com

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  15. Hi Claire from CT; you are my kind of gal; just grap some 25 cent white felt from walmart and let your imagination go wild, flowers why not; great inspiration and tutorial. Seems like the light of creativity is shining in CT; bring it on down to the South, ya here. Blessings Terri and you in the back of that convertible doesn't make it any easier for us, don't go puttin' on airs, ya here, we just might get jealous -- Ha Blessings Terri www.morningdewdrops.typepad.com Keep shining your LIGHT!

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  16. I love this. Very creative. I'm your newest follower, will you follow me. www.Southernwhim.blogspot.com

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  17. How absolutely darling is that!!! My goodness- it came out adorable~ thanks for sharing at Feathered Nest Friday! :)

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  19. That is so clever, and it turned out so pretty. Thank you for linking it to Favorite Things. laurie

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  20. Absolutely gorgeous! Thank you so much for linking up to Inspiration Friday this week!
    Vanessa

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  21. This is beautiful!! I love felt, it is so versatile. Thanks for sharing!

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  22. Very Cute! I may have to give this a try.
    Thanks for the inspiration.
    Debbie

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  23. Wow! I'm with everyone else...this is beautiful! I love how the felt looks like roses. This would be beautiful for a mother's day decoration or gift. And the pot you put it in is perfect to set off the white felt. Great job.

    Thanks so much for sharing it at Shindig Saturdays! I hope you'll continue to share your amazing creativity. I can't wait to see more.

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  24. so simple and so lovely...just the kind of project i adore...thanks for linking up to fridays unfolded!

    blessing,

    alison
    stuff and nonsense

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  25. That's so cute! I haven't seen this idea before! Gorgeous.

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  26. OH I adore this! I LOVE white! It's so refreshing and clean feeling! I would love for you to stop by and link up to my Ten Buck Tuesday link party (it lasts all week)!

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  27. Wow, you have patience! But it was so worth it....the final product is beautiful!


    Kelly

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  28. Now that is gorgeous. Thanks so much for sharing at my Swing into Spring party.

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  29. I'm your newest follower and totally in love with your blog. This project is fabulous --love the felt! Thanks for all the great inspiration.

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  30. What a cleaver lady. They very pretty.

    Melissa

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  31. This is so pretty, Claire, you did a great job.

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  32. This is really, really cute! How clever, going to have to remember this project!

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  33. That topiary is so sophisticated! Swoon...

    Thanks for linking to Creative Juice Thursday. I hope to see you back with more ideas this week...

    This will be featured this week! Stop by and pick up a freshly featured button from my page bar...

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  34. Someone did something like this but used paper. It looks way better the way you did it.

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