Add this stunning Valentine topiary to your table for a party or dinner, and be prepared for the oohs and ahhs! This is a stunning centerpiece sure to wow your guests.

Difficulty level: Intermediate
Time to complete: 1 – 1 1/2 hours
Age range: 10+

Things you’ll need:
Silver mesh ribbon
Burgundy mesh ribbon
2 1/2 ” Styrofoam ball
3″ Styrofoam ball
Floral picks
Wire
Wood dowel rod
Resin hearts
Green felt
Hot glue gun
Glue sticks
Heart buttons
A small terra cotta pot
Scissors

Things to do:
1. Cut a piece of mesh ribbon to 6 inches.

2. Repeat for 30 pieces of ribbon, in two colors. Cut 30 pieces of wire to 6 inches as well.

3. Roll a piece of ribbon and wrap with the wire. Clip the wire so it’s about 2 inches long.

4. Start piercing the ribbons into the 3″ ball.

5. Continue adding the rolled ribbons into the Styrofoam ball.

6. Poke the dowel into the 2 1/2 ” ball.

7. Add the ribbon-filled ball to the other end of the dowel.

8. Put the smaller ball inside the pot. Fill with pieces of felt or another material.

9. Add buttons to the floral picks and add them to the top of the topiary. Add the resin hearts to the pot for more decor.