Boxwood Kissing Ball
Learn how to make a boxwood kissing ball in three easy steps. They are fun to hang in your entry and look nice all season long.
Yield: 1
Cost: $10
Equipment
- Pruners
Materials
- 40 or more 3-5 inch long pieces of fresh boxwood
- 3-4 inch green floral ball
- A pretty ribbon with a large pin
Instructions
- Take the boxwood trimmings and pull off the leaves on the bottom leaving 1/2 - 1 inch of stem to place into your ball.
- Pin the ribbon to the ball.
- Push the sprigs of boxwood into the ball starting at the ribbon and continuing all around the entire ball.
- Check for open spots and fill in with more boxwood.
- Hang it in your entryway or in a doorway for all to enjoy.
Notes
You can use white styrofoam balls but I'd paint them green first so that it is easier to cover and not show through.
The fresh boxwood will wilt after several days depending on the heat or dryness of the air in your home.
You can spritz the boxwood or occasionally dunk it in water to keep it fresh.
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