I found these adorable pastel lollipops at the Dollar Tree and just had to get some. I planned to use them as part of the favors for this baby shower I am helping with. Well about 2 days ago the idea of a lollipop topiary popped in my head and I just couldn’t stop thinking and planning how I might do it.
Here is what I came up with!
I thought about making a tutorial out of it, but it was much more of a challenge than I anticipated. The thing is massive, it weighs 5.5 lbs!
Here is a quick synopsis of what I did though.
- I recycled an old 32 ounce yogurt container. Put a large piece of styrofoam and floral pebbles in it to anchor it down.
- I painted a 6″ smooth foam ball pink.
- Cut the sticks down on the lollipops so they are only about 1.5″ long.
- I made guide holes using some detail scissors so the lollipops would go in easily. It took about 115 lollipops that were 1″ in diameter, to get that amount of coverage.
- I inserted the dowel into the styrofoam and then to further secure it, I took it out and put lots of hot glue the hole and all over the dowel. This goes for the top and bottom.
- My counters were the prefect height for the topiary to rest against while the glue was setting. (The topiary is free standing in the picture)
Good luck if you try it! I’d love to hear what worked or didn’t work for you!
This is totally adorable!
This is so cute. Thanks for sharing!
Way cute…but way too much work! I’ll leave the topiaries to you!! 🙂
This is adorable!! Such a cute, easy idea…would be great as a teacher’s gift..or a centerpiece…lots of uses!
Very cute (and heavy:)! Love the colors!
Too cute!!
How cute and sweet!
Judy@cutest-little-things
That is really super cute…
What a cute idea!!
Whoa, 115 lollipops, that’s a lot ! It’s very cute.
This is super cute and perfect for a baby shower! Great job!
So sweet! that would work for so many differnt kinds of celebrations 🙂
thansk for the inspiration!
~ Emily N. from “too Blessed to Stress”
Adorable!!! I want this as my table centerpiece!! Thanks for sharing and linking up at HowDoesShe.com.
I featured this at Life As Lori if you would like to come by and grab the I was featured button please do! Thanks for sharing this idea at the Spring/Easter Party! Don’t forget to join me for another wonderful Get Your Craft On Thursday party starting tonight! Lori
That is just adorable! Coming over from Blue Cricket Design – new follower!
This is SO cute! I love it!
So cute, what a great idea!
This is adorable.The colors are so soft and sweet..I just have to make one of these for myself.
That is a really fun idea! My kids would love it!
Thanks for linking up!
XOXO
Jen
very cute!! my kids would love this!
What a cute idea! And recycling the container was a great idea!
Thanks for sharing!
~Liz@HoosierHomemade
This turned out SO cute. I love it! So springy and fun. What a creative way to display them too. Thanks for sharing at Spring has Sprung at Fun to Craft!
Great idea. So many possiblities for decorating during any holiday or even a party.
looks yummy! : ) It turned out really cute!
DELICIOUS!! You did such an awesome job! Come link at my party: Thursday’s Treasures!!
http://treasuresfortots.blogspot.com/2010/04/thursdays-treasures-week-16.html
WONDERFUL JOB!!! Love this lollipop tree 🙂
Ashley,
So dang cute!! Love it! I’m so glad you joined the Easter Roundup!
Happy Easter!
Linda
Too Cute…I was having trouble making mine stand alone without tipping…ur right it get’s really heavy.
Are you using a 6″ ball???
Thank you for the suggestions!