April 7, 2011

Paint Chip Easter Garland & Jelly Bean Topiary

One of my favorite adoptive/crafty blogs (Waiting for Two) featured a lovely Easter garland she made from paint chip samples here.

Pure genius.
Have fun exploring her blog.
Her daughter is a little sweetheart too.

Craft #2
If you're looking for a super easy topiary,
grab a bag of jelly beans, your glue gun and a Styrofoam cone.

It's easy to construct.
Pinky swear.

In addition to the topiary, I also decided to make a special pedestal using a dollar store candle stick, a saucer that is missing its teacup with my favorite e-poxy glue. Thanks for the tip on the glue, Sunny!


Supplies:
Styrofoam cone
Hot glue
Bag of jelly beans

*Optional
White glue, glitter, ribbon and other embellishments

Step 1. Layer jellybeans onto a styrofoam cone and attach with hot glue.

Step 2. This is optional but I love glitter and how it really made the jelly beans sparkle. I coated the jelly beans in white glue (using a sponge brush) and added white glitter to the entire cone.


Step 3. The final step is to add some ribbon, flowers, a mini rabbit... or whatever else you can find to the top. I attached the bunny and ribbon to my topiary using a straight pin.

Happy Crafting!

Happy Easter!

Linking up with Fingerprints on the Fridge: Feature yourself Friday
and The Thrifty Groove: Thrifty Things Friday
and At the Picket Fence: Inspiration Friday
My girls and I have been having marathon craft sessions this week in my craft room during our spring break.

I don't ever want spring break to end...

XOXO
♥
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23 comments:

  1. DearHelenHartmanApril 7, 2011 at 9:53 AM

    Those are SO cute. Thanks for the morning inspiration.

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  2. UnknownApril 7, 2011 at 10:06 AM

    I LOVE the jelly bean tree! I may have to do that one... so cute!

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  3. Michelle @ Dream Home DIYApril 7, 2011 at 10:58 AM

    Must make a jelly bean tree....stat

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  4. HeatherApril 7, 2011 at 11:33 AM

    I wish I was there for the marathon crafting! The jelly bean tree is quite adorable. After I am done cleaning, I must start the spring decorating. Thanks for inspiring me!

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  5. AnonymousApril 7, 2011 at 11:35 AM

    What a cute idea of a jelly bean topiary. I like easy adorable crafts. I love your wabbit cookie jar!!

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  6. Life in RehabApril 7, 2011 at 1:53 PM

    Wow, you guys have been busy! I love the jelly bean tree, and the pedestal is a perfect size. Everyone looks so intent on their creations.

    Thanks for the shout out!

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  7. ★Carol★April 7, 2011 at 2:22 PM

    Love that jelly bean topiary, but you didn't mention whether the glue or glitter are toxic. You see, I'm going to be tempted to eat that topiary at some point!

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  8. GardenOfDaisiesApril 7, 2011 at 8:17 PM

    Looks like you gals are having a blast being creative! I saw another blog with a similar paint chip garland, but I like your 3-D one even better! CUTE!

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  9. ~Lavender Dreamer~April 7, 2011 at 8:18 PM

    What a cute project! Looks like everyone is having fun...did many get eaten? heehee! ♥

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  10. DiannApril 7, 2011 at 9:51 PM

    So cute Kim! I would love you to link this post up to my party today, Thrifty Things Friday" if you like!

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  11. JodeeApril 7, 2011 at 10:27 PM

    I love both of these decorations! It looks like you and the girls are having loads of fun on spring break! Hope you have a great weekend too!

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  12. La Vie QuotidienneApril 7, 2011 at 11:46 PM

    These are all so cute! I love them...especially the paint chip eggs. Very cleaver.

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  13. LauraApril 8, 2011 at 12:37 AM

    We just love the jellybean topiary! The paint chip garland is also very pretty, thanks for sharing

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  14. CherylApril 8, 2011 at 12:57 AM

    Amazing things you've shared!!! Thank you--- I'll be making some of those myself!

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  15. KJ@letsgoflyakiteApril 8, 2011 at 6:18 AM

    That little garland is so sweet, will definitely check out Waiting for Two and your topiary is wonderful, I recall on your Crafty Easter Shopping list you included styrofoam cones and I was curious what you were up to! Looks like you and your girls are enjoying a wonderful week (so envious!)

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  16. emilysnanApril 8, 2011 at 7:38 AM

    hiya , wow 3 great makes , i love your pedestal so cute ,i am visiting from fingerprints on the fridge and am your newest follower , hope you will stop by mine for a peek and maybe follow me too , oh and enjoy the rest of spring break nothing like some quality time in the craft room with the kids x
    xmaggiex

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  17. Debbie-Dabble Blog and A Debbie-Dabble ChristmasApril 8, 2011 at 8:47 AM

    What a great project !! Thanks so much for sharing it with us!!

    Hugs,
    Debbie

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  18. Joanna BApril 8, 2011 at 9:27 AM

    Thanks Kim! And I love the topiary! I am always so inspired by your projects!

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  19. Decor To AdoreApril 8, 2011 at 10:10 AM

    I absolutely love your topiary vignette! Spring truly has sprung.

    Have a wonderful weekend.

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  20. Addie Talley, PhotographerApril 8, 2011 at 2:37 PM

    I wish I was half as crafty as you.... :)

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  21. Courtney ~ French Country CottageApril 8, 2011 at 11:58 PM

    What a sweet jelly bean tree- it's darling! Thanks for sharing at FNF! :)

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  22. abeachcottageApril 9, 2011 at 9:37 AM

    That is such a super sweet topiary! (no pun intended) very cute project, love the pastel/spring-like colors of the jelly beans!

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  23. At The Picket FenceApril 9, 2011 at 7:17 PM

    Everything is just darling! I was already planning to do a jellybean topiary with my kiddos and this gave me just a little bit more inspiration. :-) Thanks so much for linking it up to Inspiration Friday this week!
    Vanessa

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Thank you for following our adventures. I always enjoy reading your comments. Happy crafting! Happy thrifting! PS. Ignore that "robot" verification. You can ignore/skip that step since I can't seem to remove it from blogger.