Make Your Own Moss Topiary Planters
I love moss filled planters.In fact, I just love moss. In fact I noticed that I mention it a lot. There is just something about it. But I have noticed that they are a bit pricey, I am starting to miss the green outside and thought I would share how to Make Your Own Moss Topiary Planters!
I needed moss and I found a product called Supermoss that was perfect for this project. The large bag had enough moss in it to make a few topiaries. The package did mention though not to let it touch fabric.I am assuming it’s a tad bit green dyed and the green might transfer. I found a foam ball at the craft store that just fit the inside of my container. I thought about using an old softball for a minute but I couldn’t find one at the thrift store.
They had quite a few sizes. Moss is one of those items you can do so much with like make a moss wall hanging that is like abstract art.
Make sure you are using a floral foam with hot glue otherwise regular hot glue will melt. Use low temp hot glue to adhere the moss to the ball going all of the way around. It your ball fits in the urn exactly you can just do the top part and stop at the edge of your planter. If you decide to glue moss on the entire ball, it will sit slightly higher in the urn.
I styled mine with vintage books and a cute bird. They are so pretty on my cadenza! I love that this project is so easy and has big impact!
Jen
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What a great project! Love this look too! So pretty adding a bit of green.
xx
Anne
Thanks for sharing it again, Jen! I didn’t see it the first time around. Such a great idea and I like that you didn’t have to cover the whole ball. More moss to do another one then! : )
I wasn’t reading blogs in 2009, so this is perfect. I was looking for something for my mantel and I think this is it 🙂
great project! I’ve looked at the moss at Joann’s the past few times I’ve been there but haven’t bought any yet because I’m afraid I will not get anything made and it will just get added to my ‘stash’!
Love it and on my project list for this spring. Thanks for making it look so easy!
Angela
Hmmm.. moss covered balls were on my get for spring list. Yes, they are a bit pricey.. now I will make my own. Thanks!
Cheers, Gee
Awesome! I gotta get me a moss ball 🙂
As a fan of MASH and The Andy Griffith Show, I love me a good re-run. And, this one is perfect for Easter, Spring and St. Pats!
Pinned 🙂
~ Dana
I was just thinking about making some topiaries and I think this styrofoam ball, moss, and glue gun idea is just what I need!
Thanks for the inspiration!
🙂 Linda
Love moss too. It’s perfect and I will be making myself a few!
super cute, i share your love of moss! susan
Love it!! Love the pretty vignette too!
I am planning to post about moss very soon too. I love it also, such a needed spot of bright green – though I live in the Pacific NW so I am surrounded by moss, and it’s hard to stomach actually ‘buying’ it 🙂 I love your idea, I think I will try something similar to that soon.
Nancy