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Make a 3D heart-shaped topiary covered in coffee beans
I created this project for my friend Ashlee on her success of her new company's anniversary (Boss Babe Body) which was around Valentine's Day. Unlock the success of your heart today and create a heart-shaped topiary using coffee beans. bossbabebody.com for free shipping use promo code: HEART

Posted by BarryBelcher from Atlanta, Georgia, United States • Published See BarryBelcher's 41 projects »
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  • How to make a piece of seasonal decor. Coffee Bean Heart Topiary  - Step 1
    Step 1

    Gather some cardboard.

  • How to make a piece of seasonal decor. Coffee Bean Heart Topiary  - Step 2
    Step 2

    Cut out 2 heart shapes the same size.

  • How to make a piece of seasonal decor. Coffee Bean Heart Topiary  - Step 3
    Step 3

    Glue a wooden stick inside of both hearts.

  • How to make a piece of seasonal decor. Coffee Bean Heart Topiary  - Step 4
    Step 4

    On both sides hot glue several cotton facial pads all over to build up heart shape. (Can use cotton batting)

  • How to make a piece of seasonal decor. Coffee Bean Heart Topiary  - Step 5
    Step 5

    Using brown yarn, continuously wrap the heart until most of the heart is covered.

  • How to make a piece of seasonal decor. Coffee Bean Heart Topiary  - Step 6
    Step 6

    Take brown acrylic paint and touch up areas where the white cotton is still exposed.

  • How to make a piece of seasonal decor. Coffee Bean Heart Topiary  - Step 7
    Step 7

    Hot glue whole coffee beans until heart shape is completely covered.

  • How to make a piece of seasonal decor. Coffee Bean Heart Topiary  - Step 8
    Step 8

    Put hard Styrofoam in a small tin bucket and stick heart topiary in Styrofoam base.

  • How to make a piece of seasonal decor. Coffee Bean Heart Topiary  - Step 9
    Step 9

    Hot glue whole coffee beans all over Styrofoam base until completely covered.

  • How to make a piece of seasonal decor. Coffee Bean Heart Topiary  - Step 10
    Step 10

    Add a pink or red raffia bow. (Optional glue a special message and skeleton key to the front of the heart).

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