I used this tutorial, and just changed the sizes a bit.
I used a 6" styrofoam ball and cut my tissue paper into 6.5" x 10" pieces (bigger flowers means less work for me ). I also used 6 layers of tissue paper instead of 4.
Pulling apart the tissue paper layers can be a little tricky -- I made many rips and tears, but the flowers hide any imperfections (thankfully!).
@cupcakebrown It's floral foam I cut to fit the shape of the pot. I also used a lot of hot glue where the dowel is in the foam to try and secure it (it's really wobbly), but it's still not that great, so if anyone has any ideas I'd lve to hear them :)
I'm getting married in a hotel and the chairs will be covered, which ruled out a lot of the usual aisle decorations.
So I decided to make these tissue paper topiaries instead. I have two done so far and will be making 10 in total.
The base is a terracotta pot I painted black, and the flowers are made of tissue paper and pinned to a 6" styrofoam ball.
posted by zooles 11 months agoWow, you're so crafty! All your DIY projects look awesome and they match perfectly! Love it!
posted by Usuki 11 months agoThanks so much! The wedding has brought out my inner craftiness
posted by zooles 11 months agoWow - these are incredible - could you leave a few words on how you made the flowers - they are really stunning
posted by smilintrixie 11 months agoThose are BEAUTIFUL! I love love love them.
You just made me want to change my mind about my centerpieces...
posted by Wannabe-diy-bride 11 months agoThanks ladies!
I used this tutorial, and just changed the sizes a bit.
I used a 6" styrofoam ball and cut my tissue paper into 6.5" x 10" pieces (bigger flowers means less work for me
). I also used 6 layers of tissue paper instead of 4.
Pulling apart the tissue paper layers can be a little tricky -- I made many rips and tears, but the flowers hide any imperfections (thankfully!).
posted by zooles 11 months agonice....
posted by AugustStarr 3 months agoVery pretty! These look great - nice job!
posted by Honu_36 3 months agoperfect! What is in the pot to hold up the stick and the ball?
posted by cupcakebrown 3 months agoGreat idea and great job!
posted by weddingbound 3 months agoAwesome work. I love it.
posted by bebexx129 3 months ago@cupcakebrown It's floral foam I cut to fit the shape of the pot. I also used a lot of hot glue where the dowel is in the foam to try and secure it (it's really wobbly), but it's still not that great, so if anyone has any ideas I'd lve to hear them :)
posted by zooles 3 months ago