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

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

    Sherry

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

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

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  5. 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. Adorable!

    new follower from blog hop

    Annie
    http://anniedees.com

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  7. These are darling! Good adaptation! :)

    ~Liz

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  8. 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. Hi! How pretty. :-)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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  21. Those are adorable - and I love the bright pink!

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

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

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  30. 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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  31. 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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  32. 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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  33. 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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  34. 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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  35. 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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  36. 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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  37. 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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