DIY Dollar Tree Easter Topiary

This is a VERY EASY Do-It-Yourself Easter Topiary

All but the Styrofoam cone was purchased at my local Dollar Tree:

2 bags of mini Easter eggs (comes in either plastic gold glitter-as above, or glitter Styrofoam)

1 bag of large Easter eggs on sticks (we just use one for this project)

a two pack of 3" terra cotta pots (using only one)

1 bag of Moss

1 roll of brown burlap ribbon

Total Dollar Tree Cost: $6

a two pack of 3" diameter Styrofoam cones was purchased from Walmart

(although sometimes Dollar Tree will carry these)

Total Walmart Cost: $4

Other Supplies, that I had on hand:

hot glue gun and glue sticks

scissors

chopsticks or a dull pencil (to keep your fingers from getting burned!)

Start by hot gluing your cone into the terra cotta pot.

(the cone measured just slightly smaller than 3", so it fit down "into" the pot)

I was so involved in crafting, I forgot to take pictures along the way - sorry!

Start by trimming the stick on the large egg to about 4 inches,

then insert it into the top of the cone, no need to glue.

Then carefully apply a hot glue dot to a small egg and hold in place for a few seconds,

starting at the bottom of the cone.

Continue attaching eggs, spacing 1/4" to 1/2" inch around the bottom,

then moving upwards until the whole cone is filled.

(if using more than one color of egg, be sure to mix the colors randomly on the cone)

To attach the moss, squirt some hot glue into a small space between a few of the eggs,

grab a small amount of moss, pulling it slightly apart, if dense,

and laying on top of the glue - CAREFUL not to burn your fingers!

Now use a chopstick or dull pencil to push the moss into the spaces between the eggs.

Continue around the cone until completely covered.

Be sure to double check the cone, I found a few spots that needed more moss.

I dressed up the rim of my pot with some burlap.

I buy a lot of these burlap ribbon rolls at the Dollar Tree (they are great quality!)

To make the ribbon the same size as the rim, I simply fold in the edges

and put a few hot glue drops every 2" or so. Be sure to use your chopstick to hold in place.

To attach, carefully hot glue with a few drops of hot glue around the rim,

and folding under, gluing the ends over each other.

I keep saying "careful, with the hot glue" because I am still recovering

from very bad hot glue burns from last week. No fun.

Then stand back and take a look at your handy work!

It only cost $10, and could be less, if you find the Styrofoam cones at your local Dollar Tree!

REMEMBER that you can make these with any color of eggs you choose, as well as ribbon,

or even pots, as well as painting the pots to change the color.

Hope you enjoyed this tutorial!

Happy Crafting!

Keep Calm and Kerri On!