Materials List:

four 20-inch-long ribbons, width and color of choice wreath base made from twisted vines real or artificial pine boughs or holly artificial fruit hot glue gun

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Making A Christmas Wreath

Step 1: Tie the lengths of ribbon into four bows.

Step 2: Arrange the greenery, fruit, and ribbons loosely on top of the wreath base, trying various placements. Step 3: When you are happy with the arrangement, cut the pine boughs to the desired length. Using the hot glue gun, glue the cut ends of the pine to the wreath base.

Step 4: Repeat with fruit, and finish off with bows.

Step 5: There is no need to add a loop for hanging since a vine wreath is easily hung on a nail or hook. Hang the wreath on a door or wall, making sure the nail or hook is not visible.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Celebrate Christmas elegantly with this colorful wreath. Hung on the front door or an inside wall, it will be a cheery sight all through the festive season. If you choose to use artificial greenery, your wreath will last a lifetime. Variation for Holly Wreath: For a traditional Christmas wreath, substitute fresh holly boughs for the needled greenery. Cut a few small, healthy holly branches. Submerge the ends in water until you are ready to assemble the wreath. Strip small clumps of leaves from the branches, trimming the ends--leave a little of the twig to poke into the wreath base. Attach the holly in the same manner as the pine wreath. Small clumps are easier to work with than big unruly bundles. Decorate as above, or in any way you wish.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Novelty Gift Tags

 

 

 

 Tags can be made from any number of found objects, photocopies, cut-outs of fabric or colored paper, magazine pictures, tassels, ribbons--the key is your imagination.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Materials List

card stock paper

glue stick

white craft glue

ribbon or cord

craft knife

scissors

ruler

 

 

Making the Tags

Step 1: Cut the card to a suitable shape. If the tag is to be shaped (a Christmas bell, for example), glue all the elements onto the card first, then cut out the shape.

Step 2: Arrange colored paper, photocopies, magazine pictures, or found objects on the card until you are happy with the result.

Step 3: Glue the elements to the card. Use the glue stick for paper and white craft glue for sequins, beads, or bulky items.

Step 4: Punch a hole in the top or corner of the tag and attach the ribbon or cord for the tie.