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Props are important for creating the perfect party atmosphere. I made this giant mushroom for a Vintage Glam Wonderland Party. It was easy to do and took a bit of time. But more importantly it turned out awesome and was very inexpensive to make. Can you guess what the top of the mushroom is made of? Any guesses? It’s an aluminum foil roast pan purchased at the dollar store! You can make this mushroom using recylables. Save your roast pan when done cooking with it. Save your old newspapers and you have the makings of a paper mache mushroom.
SUPPLIES:
large aluminum roast pan – I purchased this at the dollar store. It is the large turkey sized one
stack of newspapers
two empty oatmeal or powdered drink type cylinder containers
paper mache recipe – flour and water
paint – I used cream and pink
glitter – optional
Shape the aluminum pan to the shape you need. The aluminum pan is easily workable into a round shape. Turn the tray upside down. Wad up newspapers and lay on “top” of the pan which is actually the bottom (see the top image). I used masking tape to hold the papers in place
Then I covered the top in duct tape. This was the color of duct tape I happened to have on hand. All the newspaper was held together by the tape and it also helped shape the top!
Paper Mache solution: Mix flour and water together to create a paste that resembles thick cream. Stir until lumps are gone.
Tear strips of newspaper and dip into the paper mache solution. Adhere to the top of the mushroom. Keep applying in layers until you get the shape you want. Make sure to let it dry thoroughly between a couple of layers. If not, you can get mold.
The stem of the mushroom was created with these two empty cylinder containers stacked on top of each other. Duct tape held them together in place.
Apply paper mache to the stem same as the instructions for the mushroom top. The bottom of the stem was flared out a bit .
The top dimension is 18″ diameter and 7″ in height. The stem is 20.5″ high and 5″ in diameter.
Paint the mushroom with craft paint. I used cream and pink paint!
Glitter was applied to the mushroom stem and polka dots. I added rose petals and opalescent pink shred to the bottom of the stem.
This giant mushroom party prop was used at my Vintage Glam Wonderland Party. It’s been one of my favorite parties ever! Check out the Vintage Glam Wonderland Party. You’ll love the details!
A delicious and favorite cake to serve at a Vintage Glam Wonderland Party is my good friend’s Chocolate Orange Cake. This cake is moist and gluten-free (although you would never know)!
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Great idea! This would be perfect for a fairy or Tinkerbell party!
Thank you Missy! Yes, this mushroom would definitely work for fairy and Tinkerbell!! Even a Mario Bros red mushroom. : )
Toni
Adorable Toni. I love it. Would be perfect for an Alice tea party.
SO adorable!!!!
Thank you Leonie! It makes my heart smile when I realize what it’s made out of!
Toni
This is BRILLIANT Toni! Love it & I pinned it for future reference.
Warmly, Michelle
Thank you Michelle! You are a sweetheart! I love your talent and your blog!!!
OMG! You’re a genius! I have been looking everywhere for an affordable mushroom prop rental for my upcoming Alice in Wonderland party in October and now I can just make my own for super cheap. This is perfect!! Thanks for sharing.
Thank you Cindy! My one tip is to start early. A larger prop like this does take time to dry.
Enjoy!
Toni
You’re a genius!! I’m making a whole patchful of these!!
Thank you Jennifer! I would love to see a picture when you are done. What a great idea to make a whole patchful!
You’re a genius!!
How did you attach the cap to the stem? It does not say.
Sue,
I kept it in two separate pieces (easy to store). I just place the cap on the stem – it’s heavy enough that it worked without glue. But you could certainly use E600 to glue it in place.
This is so cool. I will have to try to make one!
Will the mushroom be hard or will it still be kind of squishy because it’s balled up paper underneath the paper mache
My mushroom is hard but not indestructable. The paper mache hardens.
Hi! I really want to use this for an Alice in Wonderland Halloween Party this year. When you form the turkey pan, do you stuff the news paper all around, or just in the concave space?
Thank you!
I did both! When you start working with it you’ll add a few layers – keep going and adding until it is the shape you want. Get started now because it takes a while to dry.
Sounds like such a great party. I would love to see pictures! Here is an Alice in Wonderland party I did https://www.designdazzle.com/vintage-glam-alice-in-wonderland-party/ It’s not Halloween but it’s still one of my favorite parties.
I also did a Halloween in Paris party…
https://www.designdazzle.com/halloween-in-paris-party-reveal-part-1/
Double discovery – First Pinterest which has led me to you and your amazing ideas.
My daughter has just started studying art and has to come up with art ideas using different mediums. These toadstools are a great idea and with full instructions so she can easily make these for any forthcoming projects. Thank you Toni
I hope she likes making the mushrooms. They are a lot of fun to paint and make!
How was the stem attached to top
It’s not attached. There are two pieces. The top of the mushroom sits quite nicely on the stem.
Wow! Very creative, perfect for Alice and wonderland theme party!
Thank you very much!
How did you attach the top of the mushroom to the stem?
I didn’t. I just set it in place. It seemed to work fine.
My girl Toni to the rescue AGAIN! Last year, I made her AWESOME paper towel garland for my daughter’s baby shower. It was so beautiful that even when I told people that it was made from Bounty paper towels, they kept asking questions because they couldn’t wrap their head around the idea of something so simple turning out so beautiful!
Now it’s my other daughter’s turn for a baby shower! So you know we’ll be making a few of these for our Wonderland/Woodland vibe! Thank you, Toni! You’re SO creative! Thank you for sharing your amazing creativity with all of us!
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Brilliant idea love things like this
Thanks, Denise. It was enjoyable to create!
Great idea, I’m gonna try to make one for my granddaughter birthday next month
Love it, beautiful
Make it far in advance. It is super cute.