How to Create and Design a Topiary with Paper Napkin Flowers for Reception and Welcome Spaces ♩

2017.02.13 published

Do you know about Topiary?

Future brides, have you ever heard of 《Topiary》? ♡

Topiary refers to these rounded objects that resemble bonsai in a Western style. Many of you might have heard the name for the first time, but may have seen them in flower shops or miscellaneous goods stores!

While Topiary is popular as an interior decoration, it is also used as a wedding decoration item＊ In particular, the idea of placing two Topiary side by side to represent the bride and groom is popular ♩

Topiary is perfect for reception areas or welcome spaces ♡ You may be curious about how experienced brides are DIY-ing these! This time, we will introduce how to make Topiary and design ideas ♩

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First, about the materials for Topiary＊

The original meaning of Topiary is “artificially shaped plants,” so anything that looks like a tree is fine♡ Authentic Topiary is made from artificial flowers, preserved flowers, fake greenery, and green moss.

Of course, you can make it from those materials, but this time, we will introduce how to make Topiary using the easiest material: “Paper Napkin Flowers.”

Paper Napkin Flowers are flowers made from decorative paper or paper napkins, and since they can be obtained at a 100-yen store, it is budget-friendly◎

Additionally, compared to artificial flowers and greenery, they are lighter and easy to adhere, making them perfect for beginner DIYers!♡

Here’s the list of materials for this project ♡ This is for 2 Paper Napkin Topiaries. You will also need scissors and a glue gun.＊

① 60 Paper Napkin Flowers (how to make later＊)

② 2 round styrofoam balls

③ 2 square styrofoam pieces

④ 2 small flower pots

⑤ 2 branches

⑥ A small amount of moss or fake greenery

Now, let’s take a look at how to make Topiary using Paper Napkin Flowers ♩

How to make Topiary for weddings 【1】 Make Paper Napkin Flowers

First, let's make the Paper Napkin Flowers that will be used as materials ♩ Depending on the size, around 30 pieces per Topiary is a good guideline.＊

① Stack 4-5 paper napkins

② Fold and divide into 16 parts

③ Cut along the fold

④ Accordion-fold to create 3-4 peaks

⑤ Staple the center

⑥ Cut the ends into a rounded shape (the cutting method will change the shape of the completed Paper Napkin)

⑦⑧ Open the petals one by one

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How to make Topiary for weddings 【2】 Assemble the base

Another important material for making Topiary is styrofoam＊ We will use the round styrofoam for the top part of the Topiary and the square one to secure the branches inside the flower pot.

Carve the square styrofoam to fit perfectly into the prepared flower pot and place it inside. Insert the branch with the round styrofoam on top, and the base is complete＊ Since the styrofoam inside the flower pot can look unsightly, cover the surface with moss or greenery to hide it.

How to make Topiary for weddings 【3】 Attach the flowers to the base

Once the base is ready, glue the Paper Napkin Flowers with a glue gun. You can start attaching from anywhere, but for a neat round shape, attach them in order from the edge ♡ Adjust the spacing so it’s not too tight or too loose◎

Once all the Paper Napkin Flowers are attached, you’re done ♡ Feel free to add mustaches, lips, bow ties, or veils to decorate as you like ♩

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Make your wedding cute with Paper Napkin Topiary＊

We introduced a cute Topiary made using paper napkins＊ Since the materials can be gathered at a 100-yen store, be sure to try DIY on your next day off ♩