Satin and Tulle Topiary

 DIY a frilly but simple-to-make satin and tulle topiary from scratch.

This will make a beautiful wedding centerpiece and will add a subtle romantic touch to the occasion.

To make a satin flower ~

You will need:

• satin fabric
• candle
• hot glue
• pearls,beads or accent gems

 Procedure:

• Cut satin into several sized circles.
• Cut 5 or more snips in one circle to create a ring of petals.
• Melt the edges by carefully burning slightly over flame.
• Add a drop of hot glue in the center of each petal pinching carefully underneath.
• Hot glue the different petal layers together.
• Add a shiny accent piece.

To make an improvised  topiary stand ~

You will need:

• sturdy stick~ bamboo or any wood
• cement~quantity depends on number of stands to make
• plastic cup with cover
• paper with decorative print or colorful tissue paper
• gold paint spray (optional)
• metallic wire twist tie

Procedure:

• Spray-paint stick.
• Mix cement and pour into plastic cup.
• Using a craft knife, cut an x on the cup cover.
• Insert stick through hole.
• Stick in cup with cement, let stand.
• Remove cup cover when cement mixture stabilizes and bamboo stick can stand on its own.
• Attach ball of paper scraps at the top of stick.

Special Note: Using paper scraps in place of styro-ball is more economical and kind to our environment.

• When completely dry, cover cement part with matching decorative print or colorful tissue papers.

Cutting the Tulle Fabric~

• Cut tulle into strips of about 2" x 14".
• Fold repeatedly crosswise by about 2 inches wide (per fold).
• Trim with a half-round curve shape (or you may want a v-shape).
• Unfold tulle, never mind imperfections.

Final touch: assemblage~

• Gather bottom edge of tulle strip by running a needle and thread through, pressing tulle to the end of the thread till both side edges of the fabric meet creating a flower shape, secure thread with several overlapping knots.
• Hot glue one tulle flower onto the bottom of one satin flower.
• Attach the fabric flowers onto the scrap paper ball with hot glue till it's completely covered.

Plastic Bag Roses Topiary

This project aims to recycle used sando plastic bags,  it can however be substituted with tissue paper or other material.

Procedure:
1. Cut sando plastic bags into several strips; twist each strip to form a rose, secure with hot glue.
2. Put together some scrap paper from your recycle bin and form to your desired shape using clear or masking    tape onto your topiary pole.
3. Attach the roses using hot glue onto your base shape.
4. Decorate the pole with lace and bow.

Do:

...this project using only used plastic bags

Don't:

...buy any more plastic bags just for this project.