Impressive and OH SO EASY! I made 2 of these white and frosty topiaries for my Christmas table and then to use on the sofa table in my family room.
This is NOT rocket science. Just go with it... put on some Christmas music, pour yourself a big mug of coffee/tea/hot chocolate/wine... well, not a mug... and get to it!
StoneGable Christmas Branch Topiary Tutorial
pretty urn
a bunch of Christmas balls in various sizes
2 glittery picks of balls
picks with glittery and pearly balls
a bunch of Christmas balls in various sizes
2 glittery picks of balls
picks with glittery and pearly balls
oasis, floral foam
1 package glittery white branches (2 branches come in a pack)
*SG note: I used battery operated branches so I could put them on my dining room table, but the plug in version are available.
Sparkly branch with snowflakes
snowflake ornaments
batteries
Fill a bowl full of pretty Christmas oranaments.
Put oasis in the urn. I filled my urn 2/3 full of oasis.
Add lit branches and adjust each limb.
Hot glue Christmas balls in the base of the urn~ use various sizes.
Add lit branches and adjust each limb.
Add a sparkly branch with snowflakes.
Add glittery pick of balls on either side of urn.
Hot glue Christmas balls in the base of the urn~ use various sizes.
Add snowflakes, little glittery balls and pearls cut off of picks. Secure with hot glue.
Pull off any glue spiders.
Put batteries in the battery pack, add hanging snowflakes here and there and light.
OOOOOOH and AAAAAAH!
Yvonne: Your decorating prowess continues to amaze me! I could have spent an entire afternoon at Hobby Lobby and not come up with such a lovely decoration that is, with your guidance, relatively easy to accomplish. If it weren't 6 a.m. here, I'd be headed out to H.L. and/or Michaels already. Thanks a bunch--or branch!
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Bonnie
These are just beautiful. There's nothing I like better than lighted sticks. Truly a stunning addition to your tables. I have to bookmark this for next year. Blessings, Kim
ReplyDeleteSimple elegance ~ just perfect for the season!
ReplyDeleteI may need to borrow this idea, if you don't mind. Where did you purchase the branches?
Jo
Just beautiful. And now I am looking at that soup. Oh my that looks good.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous! I haven't seen the prelit branches before. I'll have to be on the look out.
ReplyDeleteHow absolutely stunning! What a wonderful centerpiece for a softly lit dinner. Love it!
ReplyDeleteCindy
Magical! I have not seen the branches either! Really pretty.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous, Yvonne! I adore branches in any form, these are so lovely! Also love the bowl of ornaments, I have these all over the house and they certainly do perk it up! XX!
ReplyDeleteYour Christmas topiary is magical, Yvonne, and the excellent tutorial gives me confidence that I could make something similar. I can imagine how beautiful your home is this holiday season.
ReplyDeleteYvonne, that is just stunning to look at. Funny that I have an urn on my table that I spray painted white and is waiting to be filled. I haven't felt like going and getting the stuff to go in it yet. I have never heard of those lighted branches. Where do you get them. I will probably just do greenery like I had planned though. Great tutorial and thanks so much for your comments.
ReplyDeleteYvonne,
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! Thank you for sharing the simplicity of this arrangement! So many times we admit defeat before we try!
Fondly,
Pat
The pre-lit branches are wonderful, and make such a pretty centerpiece with all the snowflakes and silver ornaments. Just beautiful! Thanks for sharing the tutorial...your photos are gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful!! You're so clever and creative to come up with this idea!
ReplyDeleteWhat an excellent tutorial!! This is so pretty and I think the decorations could be changed out so it could be used year round! Love, love, love it!!
ReplyDeleteThat is beautiful. Very elegant and easy to recreate. I love how they are lighting up everything now. Thanks for the tutorial. Your table is beautiful too!
ReplyDeleteSherry
Outstanding table center piece, I adore the added touches and one can never have too many snowflakes.
ReplyDeleteYou have such an eye for decorating and creating. Thank you for the demo.
Just gorgeous, Yvonne! Your instructions are perfect. And your table is beautiful, too!
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Jane
Yvonne, Just so beautiful and wonderful your topiary turned out....of course your talents are amazing. Thank you for the instructions. May I ask where you purchased the lighted branches and supplies. I have an AC Moore near by but do not have Hobby Lobby. Thank you again for sharing. Emelia.
ReplyDeleteSo pretty!
ReplyDeleteVERY Pretty Yvonne! I love the height of the urn on the table, and the sparkle is perfect. Thanks for the inspiration; have a lovely week~
ReplyDeleteAnother wonderful tutorial, Yvonne. It is Oooh and Aaah! I love the sparkle and glimmer.
ReplyDeleteHi lovely lady, I love all the Beautiful Ideas you have. I may use some on my Tablescapes. Im your newest follower on your lovely Blog. maybe you can come see my Tablescapes. I hope you have a Great Holiday.
ReplyDeleteDiane
This would be so gorgeous for a winter wedding! And it is so easy..amazing! Have a great month Yvonne :D
ReplyDeleteI love this, Yvonne! Simple and beautiful...my kind of decorations.
ReplyDeleteI've copied your bean soup recipe to cook this week. I never would have thought of adding lemon. I am going to trust you on this because I have not been disappointed in any of your recipes.
Happy Holidays,
Sherry
Yvonne...I always enjoy (and learn from) your great tutorials! Your topiaries are gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteCHRISTmas Blessings!
Gail
Oh that is so Beautiful!! I just Love the colors, the glitter, the shine and the lights!!
ReplyDeleteI may have missed the answer but where did you find the lighted Branches?? I could use those all year round in different things I throw together.
Thanks, Nancy
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You are so talented...one great idea after another! This is really beautiful and such a great tutorial. I love white for the holidays, and of course a little sparkle!
ReplyDeleteI'd love to know where you purchased the components of these beautiful topiaries too!
ReplyDeleteI didn't know lighted branches were available, Yvonne! This is an outstanding centerpiece & you've made it sound so easy. Thank you for sharing you wonderful ideas with us!!!
ReplyDeleteHello Yvonne,
ReplyDeletewonderful centerpiece. Thank you for the detailed tutorial.
Greetings, Johanna
Just Lovely, but then again...
ReplyDeleteI've come to expect that from you:)!
MERRY CHRISTMAS!
Yvonne, I am very excited to see Stone Gable for Christmas! This is my first Christmas in blog land and WOW! Your table is lovely and this topiary is strinkingly beautiful...elegant!! Christie
ReplyDeletewhat a beautiful centerpiece!
ReplyDeleteYvonne, you are just too smart. Maybe I should be wanting you to come stay at my house for the week.♥
ReplyDeleteSimply breathtaking!
ReplyDeleteKat :)
Wow, these are just glorious decorations. I love the silver and white that many are using this year. You have used it to perfection. Thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteDefinitely and ooh and aah moment! I love it! By golly, I think even I could do that! ;)
ReplyDeleteThanks for the tutorial!
~ Tracy
Yvonne,
ReplyDeleteThis is so very beautiful!
So pretty, Yvonne! I have missed out 2 yrs in a row on the tiny lights from Bethlehem Lights on QVC. I got the larger ones, but the tiny ones would be perfect for this! Maybe next year! :)
ReplyDeleteThat is gorgeous! Thanks for showing us how to do that! Carla
ReplyDeleteOh this is absolutely stunning. Wow, love the tutorial. Beautiful. Thanks for joining TTT. Hugs, Marty
ReplyDeleteLovely, peaceful; just what I need this year. As always the elegance of your offerings are encouragements to me.
ReplyDeleteLinda
So pretty! And great going into the new year, too. =)
ReplyDeleteYour topiary is outstanding!
ReplyDeleteJUST STUNNING!!!!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely gorgeous! Wow!
ReplyDeleteAnd your photos are just over-the-top beautiful, too. :-)
Have a wonderful evening!
Hugs,
Anne
Fabulous!!! I loved this when I saw it on your table! Just gorgeous!!! XO and Merry Christmas!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Pinky
ReplyDeleteYvonne I absolutely love your branch topiary. It is gorgeous! I will be bookmarking this for next year. Your tablescape is beautiful as well. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteEnjoy your evening,
Gail
This is so beautiful. This wintery look would be pretty on into January. Thanks for the inspiration!
ReplyDeleteThis is new to me. Battery operated branches. Wow! Stunning.
ReplyDeleteJust a stunning display, I love it all lit up..perfectly gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteCindy
This is beautiful, Yvonne..YOU are so talented.
ReplyDeleteThis is so pretty! I may have to make that this year!
ReplyDeleteThis is absolutely gorgeous! Well done!
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