Make an Easy DIY Heart-Shaped Topiary in Minutes
Learn how to make a beautiful DIY heart-shaped topiary for Valentine’s Day using a wire hanger. Step-by-step instructions, easy tips, and festive décor ideas.
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Hello and welcome to the January Pinterest Challenge! This is our first PC of 2026! Each month, our lovely host Cindy from CountyRoad407.com, chooses a photo to inspire a group of creative blogging buddies. Using the inspiration photo, we recreate something similar, but in our own personal style.
If you are heading over from Lora Bloomquist, welcome! I am so happy you are here! Don’t you just love Lora’s style and how she incorporates vintage finds into her décor?
This month our beautiful inspiration photo comes to us from Kate of Southern Home and Hospitality. Kate’s pretty rosemary heart-shaped topiaries with the soft florals create such a warm and elegant Valentine’s Day display.
I love to decorate with topiaries and they are so easy to make. I made this traditional topiary, but have never made one specifically for Valentine’s Day, until now.
What you need:
- Wire hanger (mine came from the dry cleaners)
- Floral wire or twist ties
- Greenery: real or faux (I used this inexpensive Nandina leaves faux garland from Michaels.)
- Mini LED lights, ribbon, small flowers, or additional greenery (optional)
- Small pot or container + floral foam (I used this container that I had from a fall centerpiece.)
How to Make a Heart-Shaped Topiary:
- Place a piece of floral foam inside a pot. Hot glue or twist it in to be sure it is stable.
- Straighten the curved, hook end of the hanger and shape the body of the hanger into a heart.
- Starting a little above the end of the hanger, wrap the greenery around the wire, overlapping for fullness. Secure with green floral wire or twist ties.
- If using lights, add them now by wrapping them around the garland and wire form.
- Put the end of the hanger into the floral foam, in the pot. If using lights, tuck the battery pack into the pot as well.
- Spread the over the floral foam with greenery from the garland.
- Decorate by adding ribbon, small flowers, or additional greenery, if you would like.
- Adjust the topiary for shape and display.
Pro Tip: Add these mini LED lights (with green wiring ) for a cozy glow.
Display your DIY heart-shaped topiary on a table, counter, or mantel, for a pretty Valentine’s Day accent.
This craft is easy, affordable, and so pretty! Perfect for Valentine’s Day…or everyday!
Perfect for Valentine’s Day…or everyday!
I hope you give this Valentine’s Day craft a try! If you do, please post and tag me. I would love to connect with you on Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, or here on the blog!
Next, please head over to Barbara at French Ethereal. I know you will be inspired by her creativity!
And, don’t forget to check out all of the wonderful and charming ideas below!
Lynne, I love that you created your own Valentine’s topiary with hanger wire! Those hangers are useful for so many things. 🙂 It turned out beautifully and the foliage you chose is perfect for making it look so lush!
Enjoy your pretty topiary and a Happy Early Valentine’s Day to you,
Barb 🙂
Thank you so much for your kind words, Barbara! The hanger really made a great form for the topiary. Wishing you a Happy Valentine’s Day!
Such a pretty vignette! I love the addition of the string lights. They are so cozy and cheerful.
Thank you very much, Laura! I appreciate your kind words. I love having cozy lights, especially during winter time! Hope you are staying warm and cozy!
I love this budget friendly topiary. Turned out great.
Thank you so much, Rachel! So much fun to do this challenge with you. Hope you enjoy an early Happy Valentine’s Day!
This is a beautiful leafy heart topiary Lynn, I love the urn you used as the base!
Thank you so much, Cindy! Wishing you an early Happy Valentine’s Day!
Now this is something I can keep alive! 😉 The greenery looks real! And I love that you added lights. We all need that this time of year. Love this! I’m glad you could join us this month. Great job! pinned
Thank you so much for hosting and for having me join in! I appreciate you! Haha, yes—definitely a no-watering required kind of project! I’m so glad you like it. The greenery really does look so real, and the lights add that cozy glow we all need this time of year!
The fairy lights add so much, especially on dark cold winter nights. Smart using a metal hanger;) Pretty:)
Thanks so much, Lora! I love how the fairy lights add a cozy glow on chilly winter nights. And yes—metal hangers are such a handy little DIY secret. Happy Early Valentine’s Day!
Hey, Lynne, We did have a similar idea for our heart topiaries. Yours turned out so cute, and with a wire hanger that didn’t cost a penny. Enjoy it during the Vlaentine’s season.
Love the idea of using a hanger for a topiary! Thanks for sharing!
The fairy lights are the perfect touch! The little pops of red are sweet as well for a little Valentine’s Day look. You are always so very creative.
Thank you so much, Christy! You are always so kind and encouraging… it truly means a lot to me. I hope you have a very Happy Valentine’s Day!!