INSIDE : Learn how to create a festive holiday Winter lady by making a DIY face vase from a styrofoam head. 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 WOMAN?
Female Styrofoam Display Head
Various “winter” greenery
Scissors
X-acto knife
Hot glue
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.
She might be a little too unique for some, but I really love this holiday dressed Winter lady!
Looking for other face vases I have made? You might like these!
His + Her DIY Face Planters
Christmas Winter Lady
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I have some Head vases inherited from my Mum, including a Snow Queen one. They are lovely, but you’re right….a bit expensive these days. What a clever alternative. Your Winter Lady is gorgeous!
How neat to have a few real vases like this! Thanks for stopping by, Mimi.
She is so sweet, I love this idea!
Tania
Oh thanks so much, means a lot!
Hi Amy! I love this! It’s so unique and beautiful. Great idea. 🙂
Thanks, Sharon! I love my little Winter lady!! =)
This is such a cute idea! I thought it was a vase at first, too. I definitely need to try this:)
Love this Amy! I saw this storyfoam head at another craft store and almost put it my basket:-) Pinning!
Very unique! I think the bird’s nest, berries and greenery make a lovely “hat” for her!
How clever!! I think I would Mod Podge fabric onto the head to get rid of the appearance of the Styrofoam. Silver, gold, bronze…even hot pink! What fun!!
Great ideas, Susan!
LOL, this is a cute idea.
Thanks so much, Vanessa!
What a brilliant idea! From the initial photos I had assumed the head was a ceramic vase of some sort. Great holiday decor.
I wanted to buy a ceramic vase, Jennifer but they are REALLY pricy! This styrofoam one was only $4 or $5, much better!