Monday 12 May 2008

The reveal

So here's my creation I teased you with a few weeks ago! I saw some of these topiary trees over on Splitcoaststampers and thought I'd have a go. All I used to make this was a plant pot -£1, wooden spoon with the spoon part sawed off - 39p, a polystyrene ball - 99p and a florists oasis to stick the spoon in which was about 99p for three. The stamps I used for the flowers were from the Simply Sent set and stamped in Pretty in Pink and Almost Apricot. I took me two nights to cut them all out and I dread to think how many I did. I also sprinkled the Dazzling Diamonds glitter on each one before I cut them out - love that glitter, it's so fine. The leaves were cut from the Certainly Celery Designer paper.
I really enjoyed making this and it's now pride of place in my craft room.
Thanks for looking :)

10 comments:

Tamara said...

Oh my gosh, Jo--that is totally gorgeous. All of that hard work was most definitely worth it!

Maria said...

Hi Jo
This is wonderful. I can only imagine how long it took to stamp and cut out all those flowers. But what a lovely item you have created.
Would love to say I'll have a go.....but don't think I have the patience lol.

Stamping Moments said...

Jo this is absolutely fabulous, love it! You have some patience girlie, I thought I love to cut out flowers but YOU!!!! Rock, Thanks for sharing, Jenny x

Unknown said...

Jo - this is beautiful - well done. It certainly was worth all the efforts you have put in.

Enjoy it

Unknown said...

Absolutely gorgeous - what a great centrepiece for any home.

Anonymous said...

This is beautiful! I found you at In Love with Stamping...I am a member too (passionstamper)! I love this topiary! I think I'll try one but I'm not as patient as you to cut out all those flowers, so maybe I'll try it with a floral punch instead :) You should be proud!


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Anonymous said...

This is beautiful! I found you at In Love with Stamping...I am a member too (passionstamper)! I love this topiary! I think I'll try one but I'm not as patient as you to cut out all those flowers, so maybe I'll try it with a floral punch instead :) You should be proud!


http://debbiestamps.com

Saxo Stamper said...

lovely, Jo, really pretty - very nice indeed

Love K x

♥ Lydia ♥ said...

Stunning!!! *.*
Well worth all your hard work x

Fiona said...

This is fab - you have lots of patience - what we really need is a small punch like that to make the job easier! lOL!