As you know, the best gift is one made with your own hands. We get clumsy, but cute and dear to our hearts crafts from our little children. However, most parents themselves are not averse to doing handicrafts. Recently, handmade items have become increasingly popular. Homemade souvenirs are given to family, friends and work colleagues for the holidays. One of these “handmade” masterpieces is topiary - small trees made from various available materials. They are especially loved by adherents of the teachings of Feng Shui. There, topiary is called the “tree of happiness.” Such a tree must be in every home to attract prosperity to it. There is nothing complicated about how to make topiary with your own hands. There are no strict rules in this art; everything depends only on the desire and imagination of the master. If you decide to be creative and prepare heartfelt gifts, we will help with advice (see).

What does topiary consist of: the main points of needlework

As already mentioned, topiary is a structure in the form of a tree. It consists of three components:

1. Crowns. The classic version of topiary has a spherical crown. To obtain this shape, use round blanks made of foam or papier-mâché. Balls can also be made from regular newspaper by crumpling it. The crown can have a different shape as desired (number, heart, cone). Decorations are glued on top of the base. Here you can use almost everything that is in the house. Coffee beans, flowers made of paper or satin ribbons, fresh or dried flowers... Even banknotes in the form of banknotes will serve to decorate the crown.
2. Trunk. The purpose of the trunk is to support the weight of the crown, so it must be strong and strong. There is no need to make the support too high. For a straight trunk, use branches, twigs, sushi sticks or pencils. A shaped, intricate trunk can be made from thick wire by bending it. The top of the trunk is coated with varnish or stain or wrapped with twine or tape.
3. The stands in which this tree will “grow”. Any container is suitable for topiary, as long as it is small. A flower pot or an ordinary mug is decorated with lace, paper, fabric or beads on top. A solution is poured inside the container, which fixes the barrel (gypsum, alabaster, polyurethane foam).

In topiary, the main emphasis is the crown. It should have a diameter larger than the stand or at least equal to it, but not smaller.

How to make topiary with your own hands: coffee tree of happiness

Avid coffee lovers will appreciate a topiary made from halves of coffee beans. It will remind them that it’s time to take a couple of minutes of rest and drink a cup of aromatic coffee. It is done this way:

1. Make a hole in the foam ball. The barrel will be attached to it.
2. Open the ball with PVA glue.
3. Using a glue gun, stick coffee beans onto the ball. They should be placed closer to each other.
4. Wrap a pencil or a flat wooden stick with silk ribbon.
5. Place a drop of glue into the hole and insert the barrel.
6. Pour the gypsum mixture into a small flowerpot. Place a tree in the center of the container.

To prevent the foam from melting while gluing the grains, the ball must first be opened with two layers of PVA glue.

When the mixture has hardened, tie a ribbon into a bow under the crown. The gift is ready!

Video instructions for making coffee topiary with pine cones and flowers

In the interior you can often find a homemade topiary or a tree of happiness, which attracts good luck, financial wealth and good mood.

Topiary in a mug

How to make a tree of happiness with your own hands? Everything is very simple. To do this you will need the following set of materials, namely:

Master class: DIY tree of happiness in a mug

Let's prepare necessary materials:

• a ball-shaped piece of polystyrene foam;
• a beautiful mug;
• artificial flowers;
• a wooden stick or a regular pencil;
• decorative ribbons for winding the barrel;
• ball. It should be the same diameter as the mug;
• some artificial moss or grass.

Wrapping pencil with tape and insert it into the ball. Alternatively, you can fix it using polyurethane foam in a mug.

Next, you need to insert and artificial flowers so that there are no empty spaces. After this, the finished crown is strung onto the trunk. Decorative moss or grass is used as decoration. Also, in addition, you can plant an artificial butterfly on the edge of the mug.

Photo of a tree of happiness with your own hands from corrugated paper. This topiary is made according to the same principle as topiary in a cup. Only to decorate it, instead of artificial flowers, you can use flowers made of multi-colored corrugated paper.

How to make a coffee tree?

Topiaries made from aromatic plants are very popular. They serve not only to decorate the interior, but also to fill it with aroma. Happiness trees made from coffee beans are very popular.

To make such a tree you will need the following materials:

• roasted coffee beans - 100 gr.;
• sippy cup;
• whitewash brush;
• blank in the shape of a plastic ball. The optimal diameter of the ball is 8-9 cm;
• scissors;
• brown threads;
• two rubber bands for money;
• universal colorless glue;
• sand, gypsum or cement - 200 g;
• branch or stick 20 cm long and 1.5-2 cm thick;
• twine 50 cm.

Coffee Tree Making Guide

Using scissors, you need to make one hole in the plastic blank.

Let's sort it out whitewash brush on strands.

Attach the strands to one end of the branch. For these purposes we use an elastic band for money. Coat the future “trunk” with glue and glue it in a spiral threads. You can secure the thread at the other end of the stick with an elastic band.

We glue the ball-shaped blank with brown threads. You can also take fibers from poplar fiber for these purposes.

Using super glue, liquid nails or a glue gun, glue the ball with the first layer grains.

Tip: it is best to glue the grains in a chaotic order. Glue must be applied directly to each grain and quickly glued to the workpiece. All work must be carried out in a well-ventilated area.

The second layer is done in the same way.

Create an original one tree pot. To do this you will need strands from the brush. We coat the bottom of the container with universal glue and place it on the strands laid out on the table. Threads that protrude beyond the edges must be trimmed.

We cut the strands of the brush. They should be 3 cm longer than the height of the container. Next, you need to apply glue to the glass. Moreover, the glue is not applied to the entire surface. You should leave 2.5-3 cm on top. Next, the container is glued with strands prepared in advance. After this, it is tied at the bottom with twine, and the excess is cut off. It is also necessary to trim the strands from above. As a result of this, the threads should rise two centimeters above the glass.

Pour into a container filler. This could be sand or gypsum. You can also use polyurethane foam for these purposes. Next, you need to move the strands at the top and place a funnel with a barrel on the container.

The container should be tied at the top twine.

Finally, you can place a few coffee beans near the barrel. You can also lay moss at the base of the composition and place an insect on the crown.

Flat coffee topiary

To create such a flat coffee topiary with a magnet, you need to stock up on the following materials:

Step-by-step instruction

The first thing you need to do before starting work is to turn on heat gun so that it warms up.

While the heat gun is heating up, you can do blanks. To do this, you need to draw a circle and a pot on cardboard and cut out these details using scissors.

Assembling the tree parts. Crown and pot connect using a flat stick. To do this, you need to insert the stick into the cardboard blank so that it is between two layers of paper.

To fix the parts together we use glue.

The workpiece must be glued burlap on both sides.

Tip: the burlap on one side should be equal to the diameter of the workpiece, and on the other side - slightly larger. This way you can hide the ends of the cardboard and the tree will look beautiful from behind.

Improvised potty decorate as well as the crown.

We glue it on the back magnets.

Decorating the crown coffee beans. They are attached with glue along the edges of the workpiece. Moreover, the grains should be arranged with the cuts downwards.

We glue the next row so that the grains are arranged with the cuts facing up. We alternate subsequent rows in the same way as the first and second rows.

To give the crown volume, it is necessary to glue several layers in its central part.

Finally, you will need to glue decorative ribbons and lace.

Topiary - tree of happiness made of boxwood

To make this decoration you will need the following materials:

• boxwood branches. Both artificial and natural branches are suitable for topiary;
• decorative container;
• artificial flowers;
• a little moss;
• filler. In our case it will be gravel;
• wire.

Step-by-step instructions for making topiary - the tree of happiness

Inserted into the workpiece boxwood branches so that there are no voids.

The branches that will serve as the trunk must be tied wire.

A hole is made in the spherical blank and the ball is placed on the barrel.

A layer of moss must be placed on top of the gravel.

The crown can be decorated with artificial flowers.

DIY money topiary

Topiary can also be made from artificial paper money. Such decoration can attract financial well-being to its owner. Making such a money topiary with your own hands is not particularly difficult.

For manufacturing you will need the following materials:

Step-by-step instruction

Decorating the pot. Colors the upper part, about one or two centimeters. For these purposes, it is best to use acrylic paint. Cover the rest of the pot with twine. For these purposes, apply a thin layer of glue over the entire surface using a toothpick. The end of the twine is securely fixed with glue.

The basis for the crown we make it from old newspaper and thread. To do this, simply crumple newspaper sheets and wrap them with thread. In our case, the workpiece is about 10-11 cm in diameter. In order for the ball to be durable, it must be coated with PVA glue. After the glue has dried, you need to make a hole three to four centimeters deep in the workpiece.

12-15 skewers need to be tied together. Their number depends on the diameter of the paper blank. We tie the skewers on both sides with thread. Using a hot glue gun, pump hot glue into the hole and immediately insert the tied swords there. After the glue has dried, you can begin wrapping the trunk with twine. During the wrapping process, coat the barrel with glue. We fix the ends of the twine.

Napkins or newspapers must be torn into pieces. PVA glue is mixed one to one with water. Next, one or two layers of the adhesive mixture are applied to the newspaper blank so that the threads and newspaper are not visible.

Let's do gypsum mortar and pour it into the pot. There should be about one centimeter left to the top edge of the pot. The trunk must be installed in the center of the pot. If necessary, hold the barrel with the workpiece until the mixture hardens. This process takes about 15-20 minutes.

While the plaster hardens, you can make blanks from artificial banknotes. To do this, they need to be cut in the shape of a circle. To make disks you will need artificial money measuring 15.5x6.5 cm. On average, our ball will need 17-18 disks. The paper blanks must be folded in the form of an accordion with a width of about one centimeter. We tie the resulting accordion in the middle with a ribbon, and glue its ends on both sides.

We glue the bills to the ball from bottom to top. Hot glue is used for these purposes. We close the gaps with coins.

From paper money We make elements of different shapes and attach them in a chaotic manner.

You can decorate plaster using sisal.

We place small ones under the tree burlap bags. To do this, cut out a circle from the fabric, the diameter of which is about 9-10 cm. Take a needle with a strong thread and stitch it along the entire circumference at a distance of 1.5 cm from the edge. After this we tighten the thread. We place a large coin inside the bag and fill it with cotton wool or padding polyester on top. We tighten the bag and secure it with several stitches.

Decorative parts should be glued to the pot, and the crown can be decorated with coins.

DIY ribbon topiary

Do-it-yourself topiary made from ribbons looks very impressive. To make such a decoration you will need the following materials:

• ball-shaped blank made of polystyrene foam;
• stick or pencil;
• ribbons;
• glue;
• decorative pot;
• invisible.

The tape is cut into small strips and wound around your finger to form rings. Then, one by one, you need to attach the formed rings to the workpiece. At the same time, make sure that there are no empty spaces on the ball. On one side, the pencil is inserted into a ball with ribbons, and on the other, it is inserted into a pot filled with gravel. As a decoration, you can put decorative frost or decorate with trimmings from ribbons.

Topiary - a tree of happiness with your own hands from fresh flowers

Topiary can also be made from fresh flowers. To do this you will need the following materials:

• decorative container;
• plastic bag;
• chopsticks or branches;
• putty;
• floral sponge;
• decorative ribbons and wire;
• Natural flowers. In our case, 9 roses.

We wrap the inside of the pot with a bag and fill it with putty solution so that 5-7 cm remains on top. Insert a stick into the solution and leave it overnight. After the putty has hardened, the remainder of the bag must be cut off.

Cut out a circle from a floral sponge and fill the pot with it to the very top. Next, wet the sponge and place a layer of moss on top. You need to stick roses in the central part of the sponge. They can be secured using decorative tapes with wooden rods. Bows can be used for decoration.

DIY paper topiary

DIY paper topiaries are very popular. They can be made according to any of the above instructions. For the base you will need a polystyrene foam ball, a decorative small vase, a pencil and paper flowers. To make flowers, you can use both regular and corrugated paper. To revive the topiary, you can use regular moss, which is usually placed in a vase.

Candy topiary master class

To make such a topiary you will need a standard set: a ball-shaped blank, a pot, stems, ribbons and about 300 grams of colored candies. The process of making such a topiary is standard. The rod is inserted into the pot, the ball-shaped workpiece is covered with a red ribbon. The lollipops are glued on top using a glue gun. To avoid staining the candies, it is better to take them with tweezers. The space around the trunk can be decorated with glass pebbles or large beads.

Topiary from lollipops

This decoration is easy to make with your own hands. On each lollipop you need to stick a drawn eye. Next, all the candies are stuck into a sphere-shaped blank made of polystyrene foam.

Balloon topiary

A topiary made from balloons looks beautiful. In order to make such a decoration you will need the following materials:

• polystyrene foam blanks in the shape of a ball and cube;
• pencil or flat wooden stick;
• multi-colored small size balloons - 70 pcs.;
• multi-colored large size balloons - 70 pcs.;
• small sawdust;
• glue or putty;
• decorative pot;
• pins or paper clips.

The process of making such a tree is standard. Only on the ball-shaped blank, instead of flowers, balloons tied together are attached.

DIY shell topiary

Another original idea is to make your own topiary from shells. Such a tree will long remind you of a summer vacation on the seashore. To create such a masterpiece you need to stock up on the following materials:

First we do tree crown. To do this, stick sisal and shells onto a foam ball using a heat gun.

Next, let's move on to the device. trunk. Our barrel will be made of wire, which must be wrapped with white thread and twisted. Two trunks will be made for our tree. Only the second one will be wrapped with twine.

The next stage is manufacturing pot. To fix the tree, foam will be used in the shape of a cylinder, which must be attached to the bottom of the pot with glue. The trunk is attached to the crown on one side, and stuck into the foam on the other. For fixation we use hot glue.

For strength, fill the distance between the flowerpot and the foam with paper, glue it and cover it with cardboard. Next, first beige and then white sisal is placed in the container. Seashells of different sizes and shapes will also be used as decoration.

To add bright accents, use a satin ribbon. The crown can also be decorated with beads on a fishing line.

An original version of making topiary from sisal and fruits

First, let's make crown For these purposes, you can take a ready-made base ball, or you can make it yourself from newspapers and threads. In our case, the base was made of newspaper, which was crumpled into a ball with a diameter of 6-7 cm.

Let's start filling the pot plaster. After the solution is poured, you need to insert the barrel there and leave it to harden.

While the solution hardens, you can begin making decor for the crown. To do this, you need to cut a small piece of sisal and make a ball out of it. In total, you will need to make about 25-40 lumps.

To decorate the trunk we use lace or twine. We fix the sisal balls on the workpiece with glue. We decorate the space around the trunk with sisal, decorative ribbons, beads, etc.

DIY felt topiary

This homemade felt topiary looks original. To make such a decoration, you need to prepare the following materials:

Manufacturing procedure

The most labor-intensive part of the work is considered making flowers. All blanks are made from fabric circles of different sizes. A minimum of 30 such blanks will be needed for a topiary. In order to make a voluminous rose from a circle, they must be arbitrarily cut in a spiral. The rosette turns out more magnificent if it has many turns. Also, small circles-bottoms are cut out before each flower, which are attached below. To decorate, attach a bead to the center of the flower.

Trunk can be painted with acrylic paint.

Crumpled wood was used as a filler for the pot. paper filled with glue.

Place a piece of green around the trunk felt, which will imitate grass.

We connect the trunk with the pot and the crown.

We attach flower and leaf blanks to the crown.

We decorate the product using ribbons, ribbons and beads.

DIY New Year's topiary

With the onset of cold weather, many people are thinking about making their own New Year's topiary. To do this, you need to prepare the following materials:

Manufacturing procedure

Using white acrylic paint, you need to paint the inside of the pot and fill it with foam. While the foam has not hardened, insert a branch there, which will be the trunk of the New Year's tree.

We fix New Year's balls, candies and pine cones on the crown using wire, toothpicks and glue.

The cones can be painted white and gold.

We decorate the topiary with New Year's tinsel.

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Today I want to tell you how you can quickly and happily build a topiary with your own hands for beginners - as always, I will give several master classes and explain in detail how even a beginner in needlework can create a topiary with their own hands. Topiaries are a great gift; they are also used for decorating and scenting rooms, and such an artificial tree can also be a wonderful gift - for example, a topiary made from money will attract wealth to the house.

Satin ribbons

Let's try to make topiary from satin ribbons. If you know how to do it, then it will be very easy for you, but even if this is your first time taking up ribbon topiary, you will succeed. So, I’ll tell you about the experience of making topiary from satin ribbons with your own hands.

Required:

• about six meters of satin ribbon (no narrower than 5 cm, it’s better to take several colors);
• threads, beads, and ribbon for decoration;
• glue gun or regular superglue;
• a stick or a piece of plastic tube for the barrel;
• pot or bucket;
• material for the middle - a fabric bag, crumpled newspaper or a foil ball;
• earth, pebbles, crushed stone (I used colorful glass for an aquarium).

To make this topiary, a master class on making flowers will also come in handy - look at the video on how to make a simple rose from a satin ribbon.

We make 12-15 roses from satin ribbon. You can use several shades of ribbon (for example, three or four), or you can get by with just one shade - when I made a topiary for my younger sister to decorate the wedding photo booth, I used a beautiful ivory-colored satin ribbon.

We make the middle - for example, we crumple up foil or old newspaper, wrap it with threads to make a dense shape. You can wrap it with ribbon, but there is no need - satin roses turn out quite lush.

The trunk can be made from a branch, a plastic pipe or any suitable stick. In extreme cases, dense wire, folded in several layers and wrapped with tape, is suitable. Wrap your trunk with tape, and then glue the trunk to the crown of the tree on one side and to the pot or bucket on the other.

We string a couple of beads onto a thread and “sew” the beads and a satin rose to the topiary. It should be sewn or glued firmly. When the entire ball is covered with roses, you need to prepare the trunk and pot.

You need to pour a weighting agent into the bucket, straighten all the flowers, and, if necessary, decorate with a decorative ribbon.

From coffee

We will also make a coffee tree with our own hands. To make topiary from coffee beans you will need:

• base (plastic ball, foam ball - sold in craft stores);
• trunk (branch, stick, tube);
• a pot or something instead (I had a beautiful clay jar last time, but now I have an ordinary glass);
• coffee beans (you shouldn’t skimp - good coffee has an indescribable bright aroma);
• solution for fixing (I use regular putty, plaster, alabaster, or even cement will also work);
• brown acrylic paint;
• glue gun and glue sticks;
• newspaper or scrap paper;
• burlap or other characteristic fabric;
• decor for decorating a coffee topiary with your own hands.

How to make a coffee tree:

Money

By the way, using the same logic as using coffee, you can make a topiary out of coins with your own hands. Look at the photo to see how beautiful it is to make part of a topiary out of coins, and you will get a money tree topiary. You can use regular coins and paint them with gold paint, or you can buy special decorative coins (they will shine brightly).

The manufacturing principle is the same as for a coffee tree - you need to take a base, cover it with paint, first cover it partially with coins (you can do it with a lock - as if coins are shining from an open wallet), and then cover it with coffee and fix it in a pot. Unbleached linen and burlap go well with this tree as decoration.

A topiary made from banknotes also looks very interesting, but I won’t lie - I haven’t yet created a beautiful topiary from banknotes, I’m still working on a tree made from banknotes with my own hands, so if you want to make a money tree from coins or a tree from banknotes that attracts wealth, then watch the master class on how to make a money tree with your own hands.

The kusudama-style tree is also interesting - see how to make topiary with your own hands following step-by-step instructions.

Video bonus: two master classes on how else you can make an original money tree from banknotes:

From napkins

A chic topiary made from napkins with your own hands is made literally from nothing, you will need:

• several bright napkins;
• base ball (plastic or foam);
• branch or stick;
• gypsum (any mixture for fixation);
• titanium glue or any polymer glue;
• pot or glass;
• stapler and scissors;
• various ribbons and lace, decor and paper for the pot (can be replaced with fabric).

So, how to make a tree with your own hands from ordinary napkins:

1. First, we make ordinary flowers from napkins and paper clips - we fix the napkin folded several times with a stapler, cut it out in a circle, and crumple it into petals.
2. You will need 15-20 flowers, if there are not enough, you will make more, but usually this amount is enough for a lush and beautiful topiary tree of happiness.
3. We cover the ball with a napkin, wrap the barrel with ribbon, and dry it;
4. We cover the ball with flowers from napkins, skillfully weaving decor into your tree from napkins with our own hands - it can be lace, beads, bows and even plastic figures; small wooden letters or words on topiary look very attractive;
5. We dilute the gypsum and “plant” our tree - we immerse the finished topiary with its trunk in a pot and fill it with gypsum, hold it until it sets.

We decorate the outside of the pot, decorate it with plaster.

Now you know how to make a tree of happiness with your own hands and you can decorate such products to your taste.

Cones

By the way, you can make a very beautiful topiary from cones, especially since it is quite easy to do. What is needed to make topiary from cones:

• pot or glass;
• stick, branch, tube - trunk;
• a round base for topiary - you can take a foam ball, you can cut it out of polyurethane foam, in extreme cases, crumpled newspaper wrapped in threads will do;
• lumps (preferably bigger);
• brown acrylic (preferably glossy, dark);
• fabric for decorating a glass;
• decor to decorate your topiary made of cones - beads, threads, buttons and so on;
• gypsum or any building mixture for fixation;
• glue gun and rods for it;
• scissors, brushes.

Our craft must be neat, only then it will not be a child’s product, but a chic craft decor.

We start making topiary from pine cones by decorating the glass - we cut the fabric diagonally (this way it drapes better), and we tighten it, gluing it with a gun. By the way, do you want to avoid unsightly glue marks? Glue it where it will not be visible (on the bottom and inside the glass, and the walls should simply be covered).

We prepare the base - fix the stick to the ball, paint everything with acrylic (it’s better to cover it with newspaper first).

We cover the ball with cones, let it dry and fix it in a pot - for this we dilute plaster, dip the trunk of our tree and hold it until the plaster sets.

You can decorate topiary from cones in different ways; I prefer beads in natural shades.

You can decorate your pine cone topiary with ribbons, hang artificial berries or even small figurines on the cones.

Beads and beads

You can also make a charming topiary from beads. It’s easier to understand how to make a tree from beads with your hands, so watch the video below on how to make a topiary from beads. By the way, a craftsman can make absolutely anything from beads - including decor, for example, berries that can be used to decorate a money tree made of beads.

Now you know how to make an artificial tree with your own hands step by step. I admit honestly, every topiary made by yourself is something special, and you will understand what it will be like only when you start decorating it. Try making festive trees and ordinary modest trees for the interior - those that are laid out with cones and coffee beans can not only decorate the room, but also flavor it (you can add a couple of drops of essential oil).

And my sister makes money topiaries with her own hands, which lure money into the house; I will publish a tutorial next time - for now I can only show from photographs what such products look like. Try making your own topiaries and surprise your loved ones with unusual gifts!

A few more original master classes + Video bonus

DIY shell tree:

From the tapes:

And one more lesson on creating a tree from petals with singed edges:

Ideas for inspiration:

Decorative trees made from artificial materials are an ideal option for decorating a home or office. They will fit perfectly into the design of any interior, creating a cozy atmosphere in the room. Such hand-made crafts do not require special conditions and careful care compared to living plants. From this article you will learn how to make artificial trees with your own hands in different versions.

Artificial pistachio tree

You will need:

• Gypsum;
• Pot;
• Pistachio shells;
• Gold spray paint;
• Wire.

How to make a tree with your own hands from pistachio shells:

• Using a drill, make a small hole in each shell;
• We cut the wire into pieces 15-20 cm long and attach one shell to each of the pieces. Next, we twist the wires and get blanks;

• We connect several leaves together by twisting the wire. Thus, a branch is obtained;
• We make several branches and twist them together - we get a tree trunk;

• We wrap the branches and stem part with FUM tape. Instead, you can take thread or rope;
• Let's paint the craft;

• Let’s prepare the base: prepare a pot suitable for the craft, fill it with plaster and insert our “golden” masterpiece into it;
• Let's wait until the plaster dries. Finish the pot with paint;

• Additionally, we decorate the finished craft with coins.

Similar ideas for hand-made crafts can be found in the article.

Master class on making decorative poplar

Such a beautiful “poplar” is a great decoration for your home or street.

Required materials:

• Candle;
• Glue;
• Needle;
• Matches;
• Thin and thick wire;
• Pot;
• Gypsum or cement;
• Gray and green threads;
• Green plastic bottle;
• Scissors.

Step-by-step master class with photos:

• We use wire cutters to separate 3 identical pieces from the thick wire and connect them to each other by twisting them. We wrap the ends of the blanks on one side;
• We dilute the fixing mixture, pour the solution into the pot, and place a “poplar” trunk with curved ends there. We are waiting for the mass to harden, and at this time we are making artificial branches;
• We cut squares of different sizes from the bottle and cut out leaves from them. Heat a needle over the flame and make holes in the upper part;

• We insert a thin wire into them, fold it in half, and twist it. We connect three branches into one and make several identical blanks;
• Next, to make crafts for the home interior, we take several blanks, which consist of three branches, and connect them together;

• We close the wire part with gray threads and secure the ends with glue. We leave the lower part of the branch free, which we attach to the trunk;
• Using the same method, we make the entire “poplar”, wrapping its stem part with gray thread;
• To imitate grass, cut green threads of the same size and fold them in half. We lubricate the bend points with glue, and attach the workpieces to a cement or gypsum base.

Thus, we get beautiful artificial trees in pots that can easily stand both at home and on the street - they are not afraid of rain or bright sun rays.

Artificial home apple tree

It is advisable to place such decorative artificial trees only in enclosed spaces, because their flowers are made of yarn.

You will need:

• Glue;
• Wire cutters;
• Cardboard;
• Hook;
• Scotch;
• Wire;
• Pencil;
• Cement or plaster;
• Scissors;
• Brown and green fabric;
• Pot;
• Red and brown threads.

Stages of work:

• Using wire cutters, we cut off six wire blanks of 30 cm, five of 25 cm, and twenty-two of 4 cm;
• Attach 3 small ones to a large wire branch with tape. We make several preparations. The branches can be wrapped in fabric, such as velvet or fleece;

• Cut strips 2 cm wide from brown fabric. We wrap the branch blanks (several pieces) with them, leaving 3 cm free at the bottom. We fix the ends of the material with glue;
• We collect the blanks into a single “apple tree”. We cut a strip of 3 cm from the fabric, wrap it around the fabric and branches connected to each other. We also secure the fabric ends with glue;

• To make the decorative apple tree further, we place it in a container with a narrow neck. If such containers cannot be found, then to fix the “plant”, pour cement or gypsum mortar into the container. We straighten the branches and begin to decorate our craft;
• Now let’s cut leaves of different sizes from green material and scorch their edges over the flame, not bringing them too close to it so that they don’t spread;

• We glue the leaves onto the branches and begin to create fruits, which are made from. Cut out 2 circles from cardboard, 3 cm in diameter. Draw a smaller circle inside and cut it out, we get 2 cardboard rings;
• We connect them into a single piece and wrap a red thread around it using a hook. The yarn should completely “hide” the workpiece. We cut it from the outer edge, lay a brown thread and use it to tighten the resulting pompom;

• We cut out leaves from green material and glue them onto a brown thread;
• We hang the finished “fruits” on the branches. You can also decorate the pot as you wish.

Volumetric tree on the wall

This unique 3D decoration can be made with your own hands on the wall (and even on part of the ceiling) without any problems. To create a real masterpiece, it is not necessary to have the knowledge of a sculptor or artist.

Important: This decor requires a lot of space.

You will need:

• Master OK;
• Bucket;
• Marker and scissors;
• Acrylic paints and brushes;
• Scotch;
• A bag of dry plaster;
• A large sheet of cellophane film.

Progress:

• Let's draw a contour mirror image on the cellophane film with a marker, and when we cut out the drawn middle, we should get a stencil;
• We stick it on the wall with tape;
• Pour water into a bucket and spread the plaster;
• Using a trowel, carefully fill the empty stencil space;
• Remove the film after the mixture has dried;
• We apply several more layers of gypsum, making the last one round;
• When the solution has dried thoroughly, paint the sculpture with acrylic-based paints.

You can choose a wide variety of palettes. A “natural” image would look great in the living room, or a fabulous tree, unusually painted, on the wall in a children’s room.

Decorative tree made from branches

To decorate the interior of your home, you can make large artificial trees with flowers.

Necessary materials:

• Hot glue gun;
• Twigs;
• Sea pebbles;
• Square flowerpot;
• Decorative flowers (can be paper);
• A piece of foam.

How to make a decorative tree yourself from ordinary branches:

• We fill the bottom of the flowerpot with sea pebbles and put polystyrene foam on them, and insert the prepared branch into it;
• Sprinkle it again with sea stones for good stability, insert moss on top;
• Now we decorate the branch. To do this, we glue decorative flowers randomly to a branch using a glue gun;
• After completing this procedure, such a decorative craft will rightfully serve as a decoration for your home or apartment.

On the Internet you can find many photos of trees made by yourself, choose the option that suits you and create your own masterpiece based on it. For another interesting idea for creating an artificial tree, watch the video below.

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Artificial trees will create beauty and comfort in your home.

When planning the design of your home, it is impossible to do without original little things. It is unusual crafts that bring a special charm, emphasizing any style or theme of design. Artificial trees are luxurious decorative elements, the role of which in the interior is difficult to overestimate

In addition to a subtle eco-friendly note, they are a good alternative to living plants and do not require careful care, creation of a microclimate or special conditions. There are many ways to make artificial trees with your own hands: bonsai, topiary, and many other creative ideas. Stylish hand-made crafts will help not only make the interior of rooms more comfortable, but also add fresh, informal notes to the design of a strict institution or office.

Advantages of ornamental trees

In the old days, people said that a craftsman and a craftsman brings joy to himself and others. Unique handmade items are always a valuable and welcome gift. Creating ornamental trees is a special art, thanks to which bright gardens bloom in lush colors all year round. Decorating your design with unusual crafts has many advantages:

• With the help of original details, you can breathe new life into your home interior and refresh it without any special financial costs.
• Artificial trees will retain their original beauty for a long time without requiring special care. They do not depend on weather conditions and delight the eye with their beauty.
• Decorative details will help harmoniously complement the stylish modern design even in a simple office space.

Decorative trees will breathe new life into your home interior

Looking at the skillful ornamental plants presented in stores, it is difficult to believe that you can make them yourself. Don't rush to spend money on designer crafts. We will reveal the secrets of this work, offer several original ideas, as well as simple master classes, during which you can “grow” many wonderful trees with your own hands.

We create bonsai

The tradition of creating bonsai was born in Ancient China more than two thousand years ago. The name “bonsai” is written in two hieroglyphs, which mean “bowl” and “tree”. Later, already in Japan, the unusual method was actively developed and rose to the rank of fine art. It was the Japanese who brought the method to perfection, creating a special system of canons and proposing rules for exposure. Miniature trees are an aesthetic pleasure for perfectionists. Many people claim that looking at an elegant bonsai, they are overcome by an extraordinary feeling of calm, tranquility, and anxiety goes away, as if by magic. Decorate the world around you, try your hand at creating amazingly beautiful products.

Bonsai varieties

Bonsai

Do you want to create a luxurious miniature garden at home that does not require special care? Then an interesting master class will help beginners in creating a bonsai tree with their own hands. Step-by-step instruction:

1. We select materials for work. Any gifts of generous nature will be needed: intricately curved twigs, driftwood, juniper, spruce or pine branches, moss, reindeer moss.
2. We preserve the branches. For processing, we will prepare a special solution consisting of denatured alcohol, acetone, and glycerin. We take everything in the exact proportion 1:1:2.

Important: The solution for preserving natural materials should be stored in a tightly closed container, as it has a pronounced chemical odor.

Initially, we wash the branches under cold water, thoroughly cleaning them from dust and dirt, then place them in the solution for at least a week.

1. Next, dry the decorative material and paint it if necessary. Let's reveal a little secret: before painting, you need to dip the branches in hot paraffin, the treatment will help to apply the paint evenly to the surface.
2. Let's start making a decorative bonsai tree. Cut the branches to the required length and carefully glue each one to the base. To prevent the structure from falling apart, we will wrap the individual elements with wire; after gluing, it can be removed.
3. We decorate individual areas with moss, reindeer moss, white sand or decorative pebbles. In our work, we will definitely designate the center of gravity of the structure in order to give the craft greater stability.

Creating a bonsai tree with your own hands

After completing the painstaking work, a unique live composition will open to your eyes. An eco-style bonsai will delight the eye for a long time; all that remains is to occasionally brush off the dust from the elegant creation.

Bonsai in a pot

We offer another way to easily make an artificial bonsai tree with your own hands. The operating algorithm is simple:

• We select the container. A ceramic flower pot with holes for draining water is ideal.
• Fill the pot with soil. The soil should not be collected from the yard. It’s better not to save money and buy a ready-made mixture at a flower shop. Why is this necessary if the tree is still artificial? We will be growing moss or lawn on top, so good soil is essential.
• For the trunk of a decorative tree, we select a branch that is thick enough and intricately curved to resemble a spreading plant.
• We attach decor to the branches of the wooden frame. It can be made from matte paper, fabric, satin ribbons or any material. The more original the decor, the more spectacular the final result.
• We plant the lawn mixture in the ground and water it generously daily. Very little time will pass, and under the original tree a bright and lush summer lawn will spread out.

Original decorative tree

By combining natural and synthetic materials, you can achieve unprecedented results in the art of bonsai, turning your favorite hobby into a successful business.

Many-faced topiary

The art of topiary is no less ancient, its origins go back centuries, when people came up with the idea of ​​“playing” with nature, giving shrubs and trees in gardens a variety of shapes. Modern topiary is a stylish solution for budget but exclusive interior design. Skilled craftswomen are constantly looking for new ideas for creating decorative trees. A large flowering garden made with your own hands is a wonderful gift not only for yourself, but also for loved ones, friends, and colleagues. Cute gifts are very symbolic. Using this or that decor, you can create amazing things with your own hands.

Bright floral topiary - will be an excellent gift

Fragrant big baobab

Coffee trees are a separate “fragrant” caste in the art of topiary. There are several variations on this theme, but we offer a lesson on how to easily make a large tree with your own hands. To work, you will need several small foam spheres, a package of coffee beans, thick linen yarn, a pot stand, glue, and scissors.

If you don’t have a ready-made base at hand, you can make it yourself using the papier-mâché method. Work algorithm:

• Let's prepare 7 small base balls, generously coat each of them with glue. We begin to attach the grains with the flat side down. We move arbitrarily, in a circle, horizontally, vertically. The main thing is that there are no gaps between the elements. When the first layer has dried, repeat the process, but with the flat side of the grains facing up.
• Making a trunk for a spreading baobab. Let's take a strong, thick wire, and tape branches of thin wire to it with tape. We bend it beautifully, giving the plant a bizarre shape.
• We carefully wrap the branches and trunk with twine on top, making sure that each turn lies tightly to each other. To ensure that the rope holds firmly and does not slide down the smooth trunk, we coat the wire with glue.
• We string coffee balls onto the branches, greasing the holes with superglue.
• In a pot, mix gypsum with water to the consistency of thick sour cream, insert wood, and let the mixture “set.”

Important: For topiary, you need to choose a base ball of light weight so that the thin trunk holds the entire structure. A plastic hollow ball or Christmas tree toy is ideal.

DIY fragrant baobab

When the plaster has completely dried, we decorate the stand. You can put coins, decorate with moss or use floral sisal. For a thick and rich aroma, decorate the tree with cinnamon sticks and spicy star anise stars. The coffee tree is not only beautiful, but also symbolic: seven wonders of the world, seven days a week, seven colors of the rainbow - all this is not by chance! An original gift will definitely bring good luck, family and financial well-being to your home.

A child can make a simple but beautiful craft from pistachio shells and wire.

Original pistachio tree

Work algorithm:

1. We make a hole in each pistachio shell with a gypsy needle.
2. We cut thin copper wire into several small pieces, 15-20 centimeters long.
3. We string a shell onto each branch, make a loop, and twist it. We fasten small branches together, 3-5 pieces each. The more such blanks you make, the more magnificent the crown of the decorative tree will be.
4. We wrap the branches one by one to the trunk, securing them with construction tape or FUM tape.
5. In order to give the product splendor and luxury, we will cover the entire surface with spray paint in gold or bronze color.
6. Let's prepare the base. Add a mixture of alabaster and water to the pot, carefully insert the tree, and let the structure dry.
7. Let's cover the alabaster with a layer of beautiful pebbles, golden beads or coins.

DIY pistachio tree

This beautiful souvenir will be a wonderful gift for all lovers of eclectic handmade products.To create your own large, ever-blooming garden, you only need imagination and a little skill. As Fyodor Mikhailovich Dostoevsky liked to say, fantasy is a natural force in every person, without giving it quenching, we do not allow it to grow and develop. Create, share your successes, because the world of creativity is a bottomless ocean of creative ideas.

Many-faced topiary