How to make a faux topiary

Update:  I was able to get my computer to come back up by resetting the memory!!!!  So here was the post I planned on getting out to you wonderful folks yesterday!!!

I previously posted about how I wanted a topiary, but also, how I refused to pay big $$$ for one.  Then I found a 'how to make a faux topiary' on one of my favorite blogs, and I was giddy with excitement to do my own.

Unfortunately