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That happiness did not leave the house, it needs to be kept. A handmade talisman, of course, will help. Often after the bouquets there is crepe paper, which is a pity to throw away. In the pantry of the needlewomen, many different materials are being collected, it can be old newspapers, threads and already unnecessary cosmetics, such a wealth can be used.

To work, you need to find in your bins:
  • a newspaper;
  • thick threads;
  • crepe paper from flowers;
  • old dry eyeshadow;
  • children's watercolor;
  • one napkin;
  • PVA;
  • a brush;
  • a piece of ribbon;
  • decorative candle;
  • pins
  • scissors.

paper topiary

Work stages
1. Divide the newspaper in half. From one part, roll the tube in several layers, wrap the last layer on top. Seal the edge. The second part is crumpled into a dense lump, so that it turns into a beautiful sphere, wrap with thread. In the middle, make a hole with a sharp pencil and expand it to the diameter of the barrel.
paper topiary

2. A similarity to the bark will turn out if you glue the trunk with a crumpled torn napkin, making it wrinkled as you apply glue. Paint with black paint, diluting with liquid glue. After the first layer dries and stops getting dirty, make a beautiful golden texture with dry shadows. Their advantage over acrylic paint and bronzianka is that there is a large selection of shades on the palette and you can immediately choose the right one. It is advisable to consolidate the result. A spray of hair spray will do the job perfectly.
paper topiary

3. It's time to connect the two parts of the base. After this, the crown is wrapped in a piece of paper, tied at the bottom to a ribbon, and attached to glue and pins on top.
paper topiary

4. The scheme for roses is used the most primitive, which even a child can master. Folded along the strip is twisted into a tight roll. Bend the top edge, stretching the folds of corrugated paper. Cut the edge in an arc, dip the flower in the glue below.
paper topiary

5. Collect all the inflorescences into the crown, again dipping the lower edges in glue and fixing on the tailor pins with beautiful heads. They will serve as an additional decoration.
paper topiary

6. Install the barrel in an aromatic candle, removing paraffin from the middle. Fill in the empty space around them. Pour on top a beautiful decorative trifle.
paper topiary

The topiary is ready. It is perfect for decorating a room, and will give a good mood with its beauty. And where joy lives, there is happiness.
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