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I often find myself picking up random craft objects where ever I go thinking to myself, “oh, I bet I can do something crafty with that.” There is a 50/50 shot those items will ever get used. So I picked up one of these paper mache eggs for like $1.59 (can’t remember if they were on sale or not, but $1.59 ain’t bad) at least a month or so ago thinking Easter is on it’s way, I am sure I can paint this bad boy or do something fun with it. So when I was attempting to clean out the mess that is my office & craft space the other night I found Mr. Egg in a bag full of Styrofoam balls and dowels (must have been on an I’m-gonna-make-tons-of-topiaries kick that day). Once I saw the egg next to the dowels I made up my mind that I was going to make an egg shaped topiary! Now you could totally just paint this and add some bling or some vinyl cut-outs from your Craft Cutter, decoupage the heck out of it with beautiful paper. Or even slather it in chalkboard paint (home made chalkboard paint if you’d like 1/4 cup paint to 1.5 teaspoons of non-sanded grout – find details here at Skip to My Lou) and write pretty messages or do one for each kiddo. I sure there are tons of fun options. But, me being me, I wanted to cover it in ribbon! However, I didn’t want to make any ribbon loops, didn’t want to plug my hot glue gun it because that requites crawling under my desk, and I hate dealing with craft pins. So I this is what I came up with. I didn’t take any in-action photos because frankly I had no idea what I was doing or what it would look like in the end. If there is enough interest (via you leaving nice comments below) I will make a 2nd one and include a tutorial.
Aw, it’s cute! You have a real commitment to ribbon! How do you use all of these adorable little topiaries to decorate?
Love this! Too funny, I used the same little bucket (is it from Hobby Lobby?) for a topiary and also switched out the ribbon.
Stacy is there anything you can’t cover with ribbon? Your approach is perfect, you’re right – I prefer the wrapped egg versus an egg covered with the loops (but I do love the loops on other shapes!). Next time will you do something really big, like a bike or a ladder? something slightly unexpected – that would be totally crazy!
That is adorable! I love i t.
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SUPER cute! YOu always use the cutest ribbon:)
That is adorable! Love all the ribbons! New follower 🙂
So cute!
Love ir! How did u get the egg to stick on the dowel?
this is adorable! Love it – you have great uses for ribbon 🙂
Oh I love it! When I saw “egg topiary” I thought it was going to be a bunch of eggs on a round topiary ball top. But just the one is very cute and makes a big statement. Love your ribbon choices. 🙂
This is great! I have looked at all sorts of easter decor today and so far this is my favorite. I might have to try it!
Amy
What a cute idea!
Super cute!
Michael
Too cute! Tutorial please!
Love this! The ribbons are beautiful. How many comments do we need to get a tutorial on this? lol:)
I {NEED} a tutorial!!!! So precious!! 🙂
I love this idea it is soo cute!!!
It’s really an adorable topiary!
Very bright and cheerful…I love it!
This is adorable. Looking forward to the tutorial!
How cute & original! Love it!
Audrey @ adaywithadomesticengineer.blogspot.com
I love it! I want to make one! Can you post a tutorial?!
Found you via Shindig. Love Love LOVE this! Tut, PLEASE!!!
Would definetly love a tutorial on this, I have all the stuff, just need the steps! Please and THANK YOU!!!
That is absolutely charming and cute easter egg.
This is too cute! I would love a tutorial on this….thank you so much! 🙂
If I can find an egg to decorate I would love to see how this is done!!! Adorable!!!
Hi There! I love how your project turned out! This will be a great use of my ribbon stash!
I shared your project on BabyCenter’s blog Momformation today! You can see it here:
http://blogs.babycenter.com/life_and_home/5-egg-cellent-easter-egg-crafts/
Thanks for the inspiration!