The weather in my neck of the woods has already gotten quite warm. The temperature actually reached 87 degrees last week! March has only just arrived, but in Austin, Spring has already sprung.
I wanted to bring some of that beautiful Spring green into my home after a dreary winter. I ran across some sheets of preserved sheet moss at Hobby Lobby and thought they would be a good choice for me, as I was not born with a green thumb. I can pretty much kill any live plant that comes into my house.
I’d never heard of preserved moss, but I thought it would make beautiful moss spheres like the ones that I’ve been seeing everywhere. The preserved moss is fresh looking real moss on a sheet of earth, as opposed to the fake or dried moss you can buy in bags. I think it cost me $3.99 a sheet, which is about the same price as the not-as-pretty dried stuff.
You can see a straight pin here if you look closely.
I just kept wrapping and piecing the moss together around the ball, securing with straight pins. There ended up being a lot of straight pins, but you can’t see them on the finished product.
In the end, each ball looked like this. I love how you can see dirt, twigs, and moss on this ball…just like it came straight out of nature!
I purchased this really great chippy urn at Goodwill a few weeks ago and hadn’t found a use for it. I decided that the moss balls would look awesome in here. They do, don’t ya think?
Just an FYI – when determining the number of moss balls you want in your vessel, remember that the Styrofoam balls will be larger in diameter once the moss is attached. I originally thought I wanted to use 2 large balls and 2 medium balls, but after the moss was attached, I only had room for 1 large ball and 3 medium balls.
I am really pleased with the way this turned out. It adds a nice Spring-y touch to my dresser display.
Teresa says
What a fabulous idea- love how in looks in your display-
Thanks so much for sharing-
Happy Day
southerninspiration says
Oh, pretty!! Looks like spring in the Houston area, too! Love it!
Suzanne
the BLAH BLAH BLAHger says
So pretty! Love it!
Anonymous says
Love this! I think I might have to steal this idea for a centerpiece for my dining area table 🙂
~ Zoe
Amanda says
Love it, great job! I made a wreath for my front door out of this and the birds came and pulled it all off! LOL!
Pam says
What a great project! I’m going to keep that in mind. Your display looks beautiful, too!
Sarah says
Love this idea! It does look like Spring!
Liz@Violet Posy says
So pretty and easy! Happy Spring 🙂
Gina says
I love that idea! It looks great, I think I’ll have to hunt down some moss and try it!
Christina says
Just the perfect spring touch. I’m going to have to look for some moss now.
Rhoda @ Southern Hospitality says
That is really cute! I see lots of girls getting out the moss about now. We’re all ready for spring!
Kimm at Reinvented says
That looks great, I love the moss balls, I’ll be following your directions!
Stacey says
I love moss! That project is great.
Mrs. B. says
i adore how those turned out. 🙂 i would love to make some…
and that little birdie perched on your books is sweet too.
Sherri @ Design2Shine says
What a great project. And YES it looks awesome in your GW urn. I just love a thrifty find and project too. Thanks for sharing and I want that birdie. LOL
kari and kijsa says
This looks fabulous!! Great job- love that urn!
blessings,
kari & kijsa
Alisa says
I bought that same urn at Michaels a couple years ago on clearance for $2 but could never figure out what to do with it. I just need some balls and moss. Thanks for the great idea and tutorial!
Debbie @ ribbonwoodcottage.blogspot.com says
This looks great. I love the idea. Everything looks wonderful, really liked your post.
Blessings,
Debbie
DomesticDivasFancy says
Wow! Who would have thought…that looks beautiful and seems really easy to make! It looks great how you have them in that vase. LOVE IT! Thanks for sharing the how to!
Alison says
Love it! It looks so cottagey!
Melissa @ The Inspired Room says
Ooo, fun project!!! Love it!
Kim @ Forever Wherever says
That’s perfect for Spring! Love it!
-Kim
leigh ann says
I will have to try this because it looks so great!! I am so ready for warmer weather!!
Southern Fried Gal says
Hello! I found your blog over at Bless Our Nest. I love the mossy spheres and especially how they dressed up your Goodwill find! Great tablescape!
vintageindie says
What a great idea! Thanks so much for sharing.
Laurel @ Ducks in a Row says
I just came from The Inspired Room and love your post – plan on making one this week.
Della says
Haha, my sister and I tried making these with tacky glue, not a good idea! Maybe we’ll try again:)
Artie says
Love this idea. I actually looked at moss sheets today while I was at Joann’s! Great use for it, and they’re beautiful to boot!
Heather says
Hi Lindsey! I just found your blog – so glad I did (new to blogging)!!
I love this idea – looks so easy to do! I am your newest follower and I pinned this DIY to Pinterest.
Please come visit my blog and say hello. I love followers and comments 🙂 Lets keep in touch with GFC and LF!
Have a great week!
Heather @ settingforfour.blogspot.com
Cindy says
I have been looking for these, but really, big ones. The largest ones I found were 12″ and ran about $80 ea. w/o shipping. I may give this method a try…thanks for sharing!
Cindy says
Also going to pin this! It’s already hot and humid in Houston too!