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ARTS AND CRAFTS : Pinecone and Hollyberry Wreath
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From: MSN NicknameJOYANDPEACE1  (Original Message)Sent: 11/21/2003 12:38 AM
Pinecone and Hollyberry Wreath
By Kristen Reynolds of Crafts Magazine

With a collection of pine cones and bright red holly berry, you can turn a plain pine wreath into a festive decoration for the holiday season.

Make the Wreath step 1

Fluff the branches of the wreath and arrange them as desired.

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Hot glue 6" lengths of floral wire to the bottom of each pinecone. Attach the pinecones randomly to the wreath with the wire.

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Attach the berries to the wreath in the same way you attached the pinecones. Note: If the wreath will be exposed to wind or a lot of movement, secure the berries with an extra piece of wire.

Make the Bow
step 1

Hold the two lengths of ribbon together, allowing the tails of the thinner ribbon to extend past the tail of the wide ribbon a few inches. Note: Pin the ribbons together at the ends.

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Measure the ribbons and mark each measurement with straight pins (see Figure a).

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Pinch the first and second marks together with your thumb and forefinger. Loop the next 8" mark to the center and hold it in place (see Figure b). Note: Make sure the thinner ribbon is on top of the wide ribbon so you can see it.

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Repeat with the other five marks (see Figure c). Note: Each time you loop the ribbon to the center mark, twist it so the right side is facing out.

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Wrap an 8" length of wire tightly around the center point (where you have been holding the bow), and twist the wire ends to hold. Note: Do not trim away the excess wire.

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Fluff and shape the bow loops as desired. Trim the ends of the ribbons, keeping the thinner ribbon a few inches longer than the thicker ribbon.

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Attach the bow to the top of the wreath with the excess wire from the center.

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  • Look for the most realistic pine you can find when purchasing an artificial wreath.
  • Be creative if you can't find a wreath that looks the way you want. Attach a swag, pieces of a garland, or pine picks to a round wire base with floral wire to achieve the desired look.
  • Use berries from a garland or pick and clip them with wire cutters to find the most appropriate size for your wreath.


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