Monday, April 4, 2011

Hydrangea mini topiaries

Oh, how I love hydrangeas
I got a great idea from blogland-
my take is different but
 it wouldn't be right
not to mention where it came from-
Are these not adorable-you have to check out her blog, sweet little smoothie
 with the full tutorial- very creative gal!

I had a cup and saucer and a white china pot from GW
a couple added flower stems from the dollar store
 and 1/2 circles of foam from GW, as well-
I was set to go!!
I painted the foam light blue so white wouldn't pop out between the buds!
I pulled the flowers apart and glued away-
 I decided not to permanently attach them to any of the bases-

 so I can switch them up whenever I feel like it!





I love these, don't you?
I'm afraid I won't be able to stop making these-
they are addicting!!

Well,gotta fly-Claire

I'm linking up to these fun parties and many more!!


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38 comments:

  1. Betty April 4, 2011 at 7:56 AM

    What great idea. I will keep that in mind when doing flowers. Thank you for sharing.

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  2. sheerserendipityApril 4, 2011 at 8:25 AM

    This is adorable and it can be put into different holders to give multi looks. Very creative!

    Sherry

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  3. Sylvia N.April 4, 2011 at 10:37 AM

    I made a bunch of napkin rings from hydrangeas too....they r my favs!

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  4. Crimson Heart StudiosApril 4, 2011 at 2:29 PM

    Hi Claire, Hydrangeas happen to be one of my favorite flowers. What a fun idea. Thanks

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  5. Sweet Little SmoothieApril 4, 2011 at 2:55 PM

    Hi there! Thanks for the shout-out :) I love your version - especially the interchangability! (yep, I think I just made that word up)

    ps - I'm your newest follower :)

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  6. Annie DeeApril 8, 2011 at 11:09 PM

    Adorable!

    new follower from blog hop

    Annie
    http://anniedees.com

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  7. UnknownApril 9, 2011 at 12:18 PM

    These are darling! Good adaptation! :)

    ~Liz

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  8. AlexApril 9, 2011 at 3:23 PM

    Hi there! :) Awesome blog! I am your newest follower from the blog hop - would love a follow back!

    Alex

    http://www.thekidisrich.blogspot.com/
    Educating kids and teens in business, money management, and earning money.

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  9. TJ @ MeasuringFlower.comApril 9, 2011 at 7:37 PM

    Hi! How pretty. :-)

    New follower stopping by from the blog hop. Have a great day! :-)
    www.MeasuringFlower.com

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  10. Style, Decor & MoreApril 10, 2011 at 12:12 AM

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  11. Style, Decor & MoreApril 10, 2011 at 12:15 AM

    Lovely blog and lovely project! I'll be trying this for my daughter's blue and white french bedroom!
    From the blog hop. I'm already following you!

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  12. AnonymousApril 10, 2011 at 9:30 PM

    Love this idea and they look wonderful.
    Be a sweetie,
    Shelia ;)

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  13. JillApril 10, 2011 at 11:51 PM

    Very pretty! This is a great idea! I can see why you don't want to stop!

    Thanks for linking to a Round Tuit!
    Hope you have a great week!
    Jill @ Creating my way to Success
    http://www.jembellish.blogspot.com/

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  14. ♥ Miss TeaApril 11, 2011 at 3:17 AM

    so very creative, that is a great idea! love it! thanks for sharing!

    Susan @http://tea-diary.blogspot.com

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  15. UnknownApril 11, 2011 at 12:13 PM

    I love hydrangeas too. This is such a great way to make them from any flower petal. Thanks for the idea! And, thanks for linking up on my Friend Friday blog post this week.

    Michelle
    from Trash to Treasure Decorating

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  16. DIYbyDesignApril 11, 2011 at 8:29 PM

    Hydrangeas are my favorite flower. I am following you from the blog hop. I would love for you to come and check out my blog and follow me back at www.diybydesign.blogspot.com. Thanks so much.

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  17. Savannah GrannyApril 11, 2011 at 9:48 PM

    I am following from blog hop. Please visit and follow me.
    I so love this hydrangea idea. I can see using on my mercury candleholders as you have. Seems so quick and easy. Instant gratification. Thanks for sharing. Ginger

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  18. ♥ Miss TeaApril 12, 2011 at 6:57 AM

    loving it! you're so creative!

    I'm your newest follower from Creative Bloggers' and Hop :)

    Susan at http://tea-diary.blogspot.com

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  19. Laura @ live.laugh.photographApril 12, 2011 at 5:49 PM

    wow these are gorgeous!! what a neat idea and so easy!

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  20. AprilApril 13, 2011 at 11:42 AM

    Love this! Very pretty. I love hydrangeas too. Thanks for linkig up!

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  21. Calypso In The CountryApril 13, 2011 at 6:46 PM

    Those are adorable - and I love the bright pink!

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  22. JillApril 13, 2011 at 8:17 PM

    Hi there - just blog hopping and found you again! (you joined in my round tuit this week!

    I’m following you now Have a lovely week.
    Jill @ Creating my way to Success
    http://www.jembellish.blogspot.com/

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  23. Nicole@Thrifty DecoratingApril 13, 2011 at 8:20 PM

    I absolutely LOVE these!! Thanks SO much for linking up....I can't wait to go make some! :)

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  24. DawnApril 13, 2011 at 8:50 PM

    These look GREAT! =)

    Newest follower from the Bas Giraffe Hop...please follow back when you can.

    Dawn
    http://dawn-wemaynothaveitalltogether.blogspot.com/

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  25. RleenApril 13, 2011 at 10:55 PM

    Gorgeous creations! I love them all! Thanks for sharing. I saw your entry at the Thirfty Decorating linking party.
    Hugs, Rleen

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  26. Sherry @ No Minimalist HereApril 13, 2011 at 11:27 PM

    Hi Claire, Thanks for sharing this wonderful project at my party. The hydrangeas are so pretty and the bird with the crown is adorable.
    hugs,
    Sherry

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  27. SJ @ Homemaker On A DimeApril 13, 2011 at 11:27 PM

    So pretty! The hydrangeas can brighten any room. Great job! Thanks for sharing this at the Creative Bloggers' Party & Hop :)

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  28. Bargain Decorating with LaurieApril 13, 2011 at 11:33 PM

    Hydrangeas are a favorite of mine. Claire, These look sooo pretty! I can't wait to do this. Thank you for linking it to Favorite Things. laurie

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  29. VintagesouthernlifeApril 14, 2011 at 3:17 AM

    Great idea! They are so pretty.

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  30. Swiss Affordable HotelsApril 14, 2011 at 3:55 AM

    these are gorgeous and so pretty, look lovely in such vibrant colors

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  31. Betty ManousosApril 14, 2011 at 4:27 PM

    Those are soo pretty!!
    Following from Basiraff's hop.
    Nice to meet you and hope you can stop by to say hi!

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  32. ChristinaApril 14, 2011 at 6:39 PM

    These are so pretty! I really love how you put them in those pretty teacups too!

    Thanks so much for linking to "20 Below Thursday"! :)

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  33. Liz @ the Brambleberry CottageApril 15, 2011 at 10:28 AM

    Claire, hydrangeas and peonies are my very favorite flowering bushes. And your gorgeous arrangements inspire me to see what dainty little holders I can come up with for displaying mine.

    Thanks so much for linking to the party. I would love to have you join me each week. Be sure to come back by next Thursday night and see your creations featured. ;)

    By the way, I just joined you as a follower.

    Blessings,
    Liz @ the Brambleberry Cottage
    http://thebrambleberrycottage.blogspot.com/

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  34. JanApril 16, 2011 at 9:20 AM

    Love this. I have a weakness for hydrangeas and teacups. Thanks for the how-to's . I am "pinning" this on Pinterest.

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  35. nicolette {momnivores dilemma}April 16, 2011 at 3:25 PM

    Those would make great kissing balls too!

    Thanks for linking up to Creative Juice Thursday...hope to see more of your work this upcoming week!

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  36. Avalon Cat CartoonsApril 19, 2011 at 9:04 PM

    Hi! Found you through a blog hop and now following. I hope you can follow back also; I'd appreciate it so much ;-) Have a lovely day!

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  37. very merry vintage styleApril 19, 2011 at 9:46 PM

    These are really pretty. I love the colors you chose! Thanks for linking up to my Share the Love link party. Stop back this week & link again!

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  38. Nicole@Thrifty DecoratingApril 20, 2011 at 8:38 PM

    Claire...I love these and they were one of my most viewed links this week! You are being featured on Thrifty Thursday! :)

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