Tiny Teacup Topiary (spring craft)

Add a touch of elegance to any setting.  This charming topiary is easy to make and sure to delight, whether it's for an afternoon tea, a bridal shower, or simply to brighten up your home.

Materials:

• STYROFOAM™ Brand Products:
  • Balls, 1-1/2" and 2"
• Silk flowers, assorted small flowers to match cup
• Silk flower stem, 6" length (model used rose stem)
• Demitasse cup, with or without saucer
• Wire cutters
• Scissors
• Low temperature glue gun and glue sticks
• Ribbon, 1/2 yd x 5/8", wire edge
• Green moss

Instructions:

1. Insert and glue 1" of silk flower stem in 1-1/2" ball.
    
2. Cut flowers from stems and glue to 1-1/2" ball; continue until ball is covered.
    
3. Place 2" ball in cup; if needed, flatten sides to fit. Flatten top of ball so it's level with rim of cup. Glue in place.
    
4. Insert and glue 1-1/2" of flower stem in foam ball in cup.
    
5. Cover foam base with green moss.
    
6. Make two-loop bow with center knot. Secure with floral wire. Wire bow to the topiary stem, under center front of ball; glue in place.

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