Deco mesh topiary

I love Deco mesh! I've become quite the addict since discovering it. I've noticed it's kind of hard to find though unless you're an online shopper. Most of my craft stores are very limited in their selection. 

I found this on the Michael's website & wanted to share some of the problems i ran into. Of course you don't have to use their supplies.  

This took much longer than the hour they stated. The floral pins also kept coming through the mesh. After more than a few, uh, very ladylike outbursts, I opted to cheat. Glue gun? Oh yeah! Armed with my alternative weapon, I managed to make sure every single piece was secure.  Just a little bit around the floral pin head is all you need. Good luck!

 (12") Deco mesh, whichever color you prefer 

FloraCraft® Styrofoam® Ball, 3"

Styrofoam® Block - Green

Celebrate It® Ribbon - Color/Style of Choice

Celebrate It® Tulle Spool - Color of Choice

Wooden Dowel, 12"

Ashland™ Clay Pot, 6"

Floral Pins

Low Heat Glue Gun

Scissors

Craft Knife

Step 1 Cut mesh into 6" wide strips. Each pot will use approximately 40-50 strips total, depending on how tightly they are curled.

Step 2 Roll curls lengthwise, then twist and fold at center to create a V shape.

Step 3 Pin through center and push into Styrofoam® ball. Repeat until ball is full, with no Styrofoam® showing except small gap.

Step 4 Push dowel into gap on ball. Remove dowel and fill hole with glue, then reinsert.

Step 5 Use craft knife to trim green Styrofoam® brick to fit inside the clay pot, level with the top. Glue corners of brick to pot if necessary.

Step 6 Insert other side of dowel into the center of the brick, deep enough to prevent wobbling, then remove. Fill hole with glue and reinsert dowel. Secure dowel to brick with additional glue if necessary.

Step 7 Fold and gather tulle around Styrofoam® brick, and pin as needed until foam is covered.

Step 8 Tie ribbon around pot and secure with glue if needed.