Winter Lady

INSIDE : Learn how to create a winter head decoration by making a DIY face vase from a styrofoam head and adding gorgeous faux greenery. A simple project to make for any skill level.

As Thanksgiving is nearing, let’s just admit it… we all are starting to think about Christmas. And this year I started decorating earlier than ever before! We put out Christmas tree up this past weekend and my kids are in heaven.

Today I am sharing a fun Winter Lady that is making her debut in my decor this year.

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What supplies are needed for a Winter Lady Decoration?

Female Styrofoam Display Head
Various “winter” greenery
Scissors
X-acto knife
Hot glue

How do you make a Winter Lady Head Decoration?

My plan want to have the greenery act as my lady’s “winter hat”. So, I started by drawing out the basic shape of her “hat” with a pencil on the top of her head.

Next, I started removing portions of the styrofoam with my x-acto knife. Mom, if you are reading this… skip to the next step. I almost chopped my fingers.

To be completely honest, I thought carving a small bowl shape into styrofoam would be much easier than it was. Go slow, do not rush. Take your time and PLEASE keep all your lovely fingers.

Next I disassembled all the winter greenery I had bought. I’m big into organically creating silk flower displays.

TIP: Just because you buy an “arrangement” that all comes together on one nice big stem, it does not mean that you should go home, put in a vase and call it a day. I always cut the stems off at varying heights and rearrange my flowers. This gives a much more natural look to your displays.

Now comes the fun part, creating your lady’s winter “hat”. I knew I wanted the bird’s nest to be the main focus, so that was the first item I placed. I stuck it down into the styrofoam and then added just a dab of hot glue for extra holding power.

Then, I started slowing adding additional sprigs, pinecones and berries.

I added a few small pieces of greenery across her forehead to act as bangs and secured those with small dabs of hot glue.