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January 24, 2013

Burlap Topiary Tree Tutorial

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Hi All! It’s the post you have been asking for! Ever since I shared my Rustic Winter Porch last week I have been shocked by how many emails I’ve received asking for the tutorial for my Burlap Topiaries. Well, you are finally getting it today and they are actually SO simple. So let’s not waste any time. Let’s jump on in on this Burlap Topiary Tree Tutorial…

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These Burlap Topiary Trees are relatively simple to make and can work for so many different occasions. I used them for my Winter Porch and plan on keeping them up for spring, they would also work well for a wedding or make smaller versions to use as centerpieces! 

I will warn you if you are a regular reader of my blog, these are probably one of my more pricey projects. I generally try to keep things as inexpensive as possible but once I got the idea in my head I just had to go with it this time!

Supplies Needed:

– 2 Terracotta Pots

– 2 Dowels at 1/2″ thick

– 4 Styrofoam 8″ Half Balls (I only used the half balls because they were actually cheaper than buying a complete 8″ ball. I’m always up for saving a few bucks.)

– 2 Green Styrofoam Blocks for the base

– Satin White Spray Paint

– Pack of Straight Pins

– 3 Yards of Burlap

– Bag of Natural Gray Moss

– Hot Glue

– Scissors


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Start by spray painting the pots and the dowels in the satin white. Two to three coats may be necessary.

Once dry, place a green styrofoam block in the bottom of the pot and then insert the dowel into the block. In the end, I added a few rocks on top of the block to make it more stable.

Take the two Styrofoam halves and cut a circle in the middle to fit the dowel through. Thread the two pieces through the dowel and then secure them together by placing hot glue around the middle seam and at the top and bottom to make sure the dowel doesn’t slip.

Great Turorial on How to Make Burlap Topiary Trees by Design, Dining + Diapers, diy topiary trees, burlap trees, wedding centerpiece ideas, topiary tree tutorialWhen I started these topiaries, I had a vision of what I wanted them to look like but I was struggling with how to make the bubbles until I landed on this Burlap Bubble Wreath by Today’s Fabulous Finds (her wreath is gorgeous, you must check it out). Janet had a very easy technique for making the bubbles so I decided to give them a try.

I cut my burlap into 4X4″ squares, then started to fold them into the bubbles by holding two corners together and then folding in the remaining two. It will create a little pocket.

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Then, using the straight pins attach each bubble onto the Styrofoam ball. Continue until the entire surface is covered.

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And here are how my Burlap Topiaries look on my front porch right now!

Rustic Winter Porch by Design, Dining + Diapers

So easy enough ya? Hope you get as much use out of them as I will!

About Taryn Whiteaker

Taryn Whiteaker is the voice of style behind TarynWhiteaker.com (formerly Design, Dining and Diapers) ! Taryn is a previous PR/Marketing professional who got back to her creative roots after becoming a mom and now shares her passion for home decor and design for the world to see. Taryn lives in the greater Seattle area with her husband and three kids and loves coffee, the outdoors, and exploring with her family.

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Comments

  1. Gina says

    January 24, 2013 at 6:49 am

    These are so cute! I need to do something to the porch- it’s sort of the neglected space since we moved in.

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  2. Carrie A. says

    January 24, 2013 at 7:56 am

    I am really into burlap right now, so of course I pinned this… I need a burlap folder for all my burlap stuff! :) I saw the cutest burlap house mini flag yesterday on the PB site and I want to recreate it for much less.

    Reply
  3. Jaime from Crafty Scrappy Happy says

    January 24, 2013 at 8:11 am

    SO cute T!!! Your porch must inspire all of your neighbors! They must walk by your house regularly just so they can check out your newest projects, I know I would :) You are one talented gal!
    Hugs
    Jaime

    Reply
  4. Rachel says

    January 24, 2013 at 8:40 am

    They look amazing!! So excited that you shared this post! And burlap – I love anything with burlap.

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  5. Anita Langford says

    January 24, 2013 at 8:44 am

    Great idea. Love your topiaries on the porch. Unfortunately no porches here in Michigan. Thinking the entrance way might need one. Hmmm!

    Reply
  6. Ashley C. says

    January 24, 2013 at 10:05 am

    So cute Taryn! I love it!

    Reply
  7. Chelsea @ Making Home Base says

    January 24, 2013 at 10:26 am

    yay! I love your Topiary Trees (and your whole porch)! I have a little bitty porch, but I am totally going to do one of these trees! It will be nice to spruce it up a bit!

    Reply
  8. Jenna @ The Pink Lantern says

    January 24, 2013 at 11:01 am

    I am crazy about these, thanks for sharing the tutorial! I think I need to make some mini ones for my mantel. :)

    Reply
  9. Sarah @ Thrifty Decor Chick says

    January 24, 2013 at 1:30 pm

    Love this! Pinning!

    Reply
  10. Jill Flory says

    January 24, 2013 at 5:21 pm

    I LOVE this so much! I have my eye on some printed burlap at Joanns – but I didn’t get it because I didn’t know what I’d do with it. Thinking I need to get some and make a couple of these with it!

    Reply
  11. Kristy says

    January 24, 2013 at 7:45 pm

    Have been looking for the perfect winter porch decor before spring hits. LOVE the topiaries…I have some electrical boxes I need to hide on my brownstone front porch so i’m thinking of trying a taller double topiary..
    Thanks for the great inspiration!!
    Kristy

    Reply
  12. Robin says

    January 24, 2013 at 8:58 pm

    Oh how pretty. I love this project. thanks.

    Reply
  13. Shannon Fox says

    January 24, 2013 at 9:24 pm

    So cute Taryn. You work wonders on your porch! These would last about 2 seconds on mine, so I’ll live through you :)

    Reply
  14. Emily ~So Domesticated~ says

    January 25, 2013 at 9:40 am

    I love this!

    Reply
  15. Taylor @DearOlympia.com says

    January 25, 2013 at 2:10 pm

    This is absolutely gorgeous! I’m a new follower from the Frugal Friday link up : )

    Reply
  16. ngnrdgrl says

    January 26, 2013 at 7:32 pm

    These are super cute! What a fabulous idea. Such a simple idea too.

    Reply
  17. Jamie says

    January 26, 2013 at 10:19 pm

    That’s adorable! Thanks for the tutorial. I’m going to add it to my list to try one day ;)

    Reply
  18. Natalia says

    January 27, 2013 at 10:19 pm

    I love this! I was drawn to just the picture, it’s so cute! I am pinning so I can come back later & make it! Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  19. Deborah says

    January 28, 2013 at 6:03 pm

    These are adorable! Where I live, I’d have to anchor them in cement or they’d be in Kansas baby! I’m pinning this right now! Have a great week!

    Deborah

    Reply
  20. Leslie says

    January 29, 2013 at 11:13 am

    Beautiful. I love topiary trees and this one is unique. May have to try to make this. Thanks for sharing. Visiting from sugar bee crafts.

    Reply
  21. kara says

    January 30, 2013 at 6:57 am

    I love this! I have a whole bolt of burlap that is begging for me to do this ;)

    Reply
  22. Kim says

    January 30, 2013 at 1:40 pm

    Oh they are like two little beauty queens sitting next to your door. So sweet!

    Reply
  23. JoAnn @ SweetPepperRose says

    January 30, 2013 at 7:04 pm

    These look awesome! I also made a bubble burlap wreath. Now I can make companion topiarys.

    Reply
  24. Janet says

    January 30, 2013 at 10:59 pm

    I LOVE your burlap topiary trees, they’re so creative and fun! Thanks so much for your sweet comment and the link to my Burlap Bubble Wreath. :)

    Reply
  25. Suzan says

    January 30, 2013 at 11:12 pm

    These are just amazing – wow – and what an easy project!!!!
    Thanks so much for sharing – think I’m going to have to attempt this ( when the weather gets a little nicer )
    I want these on my front porch!!!
    XXX

    Reply
  26. gail says

    January 31, 2013 at 11:38 am

    love, love love your topiary trees, and they look beautiful on your porch! Great tutorial Taryn!
    gail

    Reply
  27. Kelly @ The Moon and Me says

    January 31, 2013 at 1:02 pm

    These look so cool! And they’re so perfectly even all over.
    Love them. :)
    Kelly

    Reply
  28. Chrissy says

    February 1, 2013 at 8:12 am

    This is STUNNING! I HAVE to make these for my office. :)

    Reply
  29. Mindi says

    February 1, 2013 at 8:22 am

    Beautiful! Love the topiary, and the porch!

    Reply
  30. Allison @ The Golden Sycamore says

    February 1, 2013 at 6:54 pm

    These are so dang cute, Taryn! You are seriously so creative! I never would have thought to even do something like this!
    Allison

    Reply
  31. Nancy Pfeifer says

    February 1, 2013 at 8:00 pm

    A-M-A-Z-I-N-G!! I hope you link on my party!!
    LOVE IT!!!!

    Reply
  32. amy says

    February 2, 2013 at 7:03 am

    Taryn, this is GORgeous! Love love love! I’d be thrilled if you’d share it here at my party this weeK:

    Reply
  33. Emily says

    February 2, 2013 at 8:43 am

    I love these! Actually, I love the whole porch!

    Reply
  34. [email protected] says

    February 2, 2013 at 1:13 pm

    This is really super cute! Love it.

    Reply
  35. Jenna Allen says

    February 2, 2013 at 8:21 pm

    LOVE this! I want to make some for my front porch!

    Reply
  36. Tami says

    February 4, 2013 at 12:29 pm

    Taryn, this is so cute. I shared it today over at Scribbles and Swirls. Thanks for the inspiration!
    http://tamiscribblesandswirls.blogspot.com/2013/02/burlap-topiary.html
    Tami @ Scribbles and Swirls

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  37. twinkle star says

    February 4, 2013 at 1:21 pm

    I really love these, thanks for the fab tutorial! Your welcome sign on your porch is lovely – I notice you have ‘croeso’ on there – I am visiting from Wales :)

    Estelle xx

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  38. bridgett says

    February 6, 2013 at 2:39 pm

    I love anything and everything burlap! These topiary’s are fabulous! Your front porch is gorgeous! Would love for you to share at the party tonight! xo bridgett

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  39. Beckie says

    February 20, 2013 at 6:53 pm

    Pretty and unique! I love the simplicity and beauty of the burlap! Such a great tutorial!

    Reply
  40. Martha says

    April 14, 2013 at 4:53 pm

    I just made a topiary using your tutorial! It turned out GREAT! I painted my pot and stick gold. Thank you for providing the tutorial so that I could make something wonderful also!

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  41. Denise says

    October 21, 2013 at 2:07 pm

    I would like to make this but I just wanted to ask if there’s a reason you used the smooth ball versus the styrofoam balls?

    Reply
  42. Theresa Ellis says

    July 15, 2016 at 10:06 am

    I want to know the color on the front door. Looking for that beautiful gray and can’t find it.

    Reply
  43. Mary Carlton says

    January 14, 2018 at 5:25 pm

    I came across this tutorial in my wanderings thru Pinterest ….Love it! I’m trying a smaller one to begin. For the larger size, can you let me know the approx. size of the pot you used and the height of the pole you used? I’d like to get the basic dimensions for it to be eye pleasing. Thank you so much!!

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