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DIY Valentine Balloon Topiary

February 12, 2013

Today I am sharing a tutorial for a Balloon Topiary. I originally did this for my monthly post for The Life of a Not So Ordinary Wife.   This project is one that you could make to decorate for any holiday or birthday.  I made mine to go on my Valentine mantel.

Let me show you how I did it.

I took a very old, ugly topiary and recycled it.  Here is the before picture.  I’m surprised I even still had that ugly thing around. But I’m sure I saved it so I could redo it some day. I do have a few things stashed I’m sure my husband would LOVE to throw away.  Don’t all DIYers??
I took everything out of the base and gave it 2 coats of Krylon spray paint.
I pulled off the fruit and left some of the pick part in. I thought I might be able to use them to attach the balloons, but that didn’t work.  So, I ended up pulling them all out but forgot to take a picture.  I gave the ball a coat of red spray paint.
For this project I used approximately 100 balloons in various colors, a glue gun and a ball point pen. I took the pen and poked a hole in the Styrofoam ball.
Once the hole was put in the Styrofoam I took the balloon and bent it in half added hot glue into the hole and take the pen and push the balloon into the hole. You repeat this step alternating the color of balloons you use.  Do this until the Styrofoam ball is full.  Just a word of warning, it is messy!  Put a piece of foam board or poster board underneath your work to catch the Styrofoam droppings.
I found some ribbon at JoAnn fabrics for 90% off.  It was .29 cents.  I LOVE a bargain.  I
hot glued the ribbon to one end of the stick and wrapped it all the way up the stick. Hot glue the other end.
I then hot glued the balloon ball onto the top of the stick.  Then I hot glued the bottom of the stick into the pot making sure it was straight.
There you have it an inexpensive DIY home decor project.
If you are looking for some more Valentine’s Day Projects here are a couple more I did this year.
DIY Candle Cozies
DIY Book Page Valentine’s Day Bunting
Quick &Easy Valentine Wall Art
Happy Creating!!!
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I love to create and you can almost always find some kind of evidence of that creating at any moment in my house. I am a life coach and my desire is to see women live their life to their full potential both spiritually and creatively!

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  1. Lauren says: February 14, 2013 at 11:09 PM
    Cute - I love all things topiary right now! I'd be thrilled if you'd link up at this week's Off the Hook!
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  2. Crystelle Boutique says: February 15, 2013 at 3:41 PM
    What a super cute project. I love the bright colors. So perfect for Valentines, but like you said: you could make one to fit any theme...! Awesome...hugs xcrystelle
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  3. Linda Bouffard says: February 16, 2013 at 4:07 PM
    I love the topiary!! Very cool. Take care, Linda
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  4. Leslie @ Violet Impe says: February 17, 2013 at 7:51 PM
    So cute and an easy project to complete!Thank you for linking up to Raising Imperfection! Make sure to check back on Friday to see if you were featured.Leslie www.violetimperfection.com
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  5. Raising Reagan says: February 17, 2013 at 9:45 PM
    What a clever way to use balloons you may have around!Thank you for linking to Raising Imperfection. Please come back Friday to see if you were featured. :)¤´¨) ¸.•*´ (¸¤ Lanaya | xoxo <a href="http://www.raising-reagan.comwww.raising-reagan.com<br />
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  6. Little Cottage on th says: February 18, 2013 at 5:22 PM
    What a great idea! I love this especially since the balloons are not blown up- they scare the bejeebers out of me!
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  7. Beth says: February 18, 2013 at 5:39 PM
    That is dang cute! What a great upcycle!-Beth www.morefunmom.com
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  8. Ali @craftyWImama says: February 18, 2013 at 8:31 PM
    Great work! I love that it's recycled, and it would make for a great birthday party centerpiece!
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  9. Someday I'll Le says: February 19, 2013 at 1:25 AM
    Thanks so much for sharing. I'd love to have you come link this up to our Teach Me Tuesday Linky - it's brand new and in need of creative contributions! http://www.somedayilllearn.com/2013/02/18/teach-m...
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  10. Angie Generose says: February 20, 2013 at 11:04 PM
    I love this! Thank you so much for sharing this at my link party.-Angie www.easylivingmom.com
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  11. Diana - FreeStyleMam says: February 21, 2013 at 10:57 PM
    Very cute & creative!
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  12. Jamie says: February 21, 2013 at 11:12 PM
    Very cute. Love the full mantle. Great job!! :)Jamie www.huckleberrylove.com
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  13. Misty Kearns says: February 24, 2013 at 5:46 PM
    That is so super cute! You could do that with different colors for a birthday party or other holidays! Thanks for sharing and linking up at Motivating Monday at CEO of Me last week!
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  14. Susie Buetow says: February 24, 2013 at 6:30 PM
    Barb this is so awesome! We love recrafting! Your mantal rocks! Thank you for linking up in our Crafty Showcase last week.xoxo Susie @BowdabraNew Linkyhttp://bowdabrablog.com/2013/02/23/crafty-showcase-link-up-anything-fun-in-the-craft-project-linky-2/
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  15. Kristine Foley says: March 1, 2013 at 3:53 AM
    Gorgeous! Pinning and will attempt a St. Pattys Day one :) Thanks for linkin up and the inspiration!XOXOXOKristine from The Foley Fam {unedited} Blog
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