Tuesday, January 27, 2009

Topiary Transformation!

Remember those glittery, tacky, CHEAP topiaries I bought at TJ Maxx a couple of weeks ago? Well, they have been transformed! They started out as $4 Christmas clearance topiaries...full of glitter and poky bits.
A bit of black spray paint, loads of hot glue, and 1.5 bags of spanish moss...and they're done!
I think I like them (both now are done, although they weren't in these pictures)...but my husband just kind of nodded and smiled when I asked if he liked them. So, what do you think? Honest opinions, please!
I'm trying to decide if they're good enough to go on the fireplace mantel when I redo it, or do they need to be put up on an armoire where they're not quite at eye level.

12 comments:

Nicole said...

Your topiary's look amazing. They are definitely good enough to put on your fireplace mantle. Your making me want to run and buy some spanish moss. I hope everything is going ok with your sweet little boy. It's so hard to see your little one's sick!

Jill -Forever and Ever House said...

Wow! What a transformation!! They look fantastic~!

Jenni said...

I love what you did with the topiary! It looks great, and both of them would look wonderful up on your mantel! :)

I hope you are having a good week! :)

Our Complete Family said...

They look GREAT! I remember that post and was wondering how they'd turn out for you. You did a fantastic job hun! Hope all is going well hun...

Unknown said...

I think they turned out great!

Infarrantly Creative said...

Oooh I love them. Maybe add a few berries to give them color and then a special place in your home. Great transformation.

Ms. Tee said...

Wow, you did an amazing job -they look great!!:)

Anonymous said...

Very pretty, you did a fantastic job.

Shell in your Pocket said...

Oh ..my goodness..those look wonderful!!! Wow! I love topiarys with little teeny lights!

Great job, Miss Frills fluff and trucks!
-sandy toe

Anonymous said...

That looks so cool Sarah!

Anonymous said...

I think they are fabulous. Pay no mind to the hubby - I made the moss covered balls Joy of Home and my hubby looked at me like I was insane.

Definitely put them on the mantel.

Cambria said...

oh they are awesome!!! I have been wanting to do something like this, but wasn't sure you could take ugly to gorg!!! GREAT!