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Ribbon and The Christmas Tree

11/30/2017

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Let's talk about putting ribbon on a Christmas tree. Ribbon has taken over the Christmas scene, instead of what was called garland.  You know the kind, shiny silver or gold metallic, colored beads or strung popcorn. How do you put ribbon on your tree? Wrap it around and around the tree? Where do you start and stop? Or do you string it in long strands from the top? Okay, I admit I did do a tree for a raffle by wrapping it around and around the tree this year. :-(  
But I have changed my ways! Well at least for now. I still like the look of wrapping and sometimes the elongated ribbon, now though I'm liking this new way. ​
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My tree is nine foot tall and really skinny, so wrapping or elongating the ribbon, just does not work for this tree. See how the ribbon weaves and loops in out of the tree.

​Below is how I achieved that look. Of note, you must purchase the ribbon that is wired on the sides. The width really doesn't matter. I used two sizes on this tree.  
Instructions:
​#1.Cut ribbon anywhere from 18" to 20". You really don't want the lengths to be exactly all the same.
#2. Fold the cut piece of ribbon in half.
​#3. Twist the ribbon at the fold, two or three times tightly.
​#4. Bow the ribbon as shown. 
​ #5. Tuck the twisted part of the ribbon into the tree, and make the bowed part look like a loop on the tree.
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I'm thinking I like this new look!
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Christmas Urns

11/28/2017

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How to make my ferns that are still beautiful here in southwest Missouri, even though we have had a freeze, look like Christmas? I have been seeing several urns decorated with logs sticking straight up on different blogs and magazines. So I added red and gold spike sprays to the urns, simply stuck into the ferns.  
I chose red and gold spike sprays, matching my new poinsettia wreath. Cut all the spikes off as long as allowed from the main stem. 
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The spikes will be different lengths. Simply push the spikes into the fern. The longest spikes should be in the middle and the shorter ones around the perimeter. 
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Sometimes less is more, and with the wreath being so pronounced, the little touch of the spikes is perfect!
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A Poinsettia Wreath

11/16/2017

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Since I'm not usually a red person, I'm actually amazed I wanted a totally  red wreath. Yes, you can get poinsettias of every color now, but something about Christmas plaids are enticing me too. So my navy front door looks pretty stunning with a big red poinsettia wreath for 2017!
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​Ignore the background in this picture, but I wanted to show that this wreath would be pretty with just a side of poinsettias too.
 
Supply needs:
Grape vine wreath (18")
Bush poinsettias (5-6)
Ribbon
Wire Cutter
Floral Wire       
                    
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Cut the stem off of one of the flower bushes, about 3 to 4 inches
This is a very easy wreath to make. Start by cutting a flower off a bush, leaving at least 3-4 inches of stem. 
Poke one of the cut flowers through to the backside of the wreath. Take a pair of pliers and twist/twine the stem through tightly into the backside of the wreath. Continue adding flowers, until you are satisfied with the look and fullness. 
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Make a bow and attach with floral wire. Easy Peasy. 
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Christmas Vintage Lunch Box

11/9/2017

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Plaid material, vintage lunch box and a gnome Santa. It really does go together in a quizzical Christmas scheme! I picked up the lunch box, several years ago and have had it on top of an old medicine cabinet, always thinking someday I will do something unique.
How many times do you walk through a junk shop/show and pick that special something up and someone asks, "What are you going to do with that?" Ya, me too!
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I started by painting the lunch box with black oil enamel. 
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Stuffing the lunch box full of green block foam and gathering floral picks from Hobby Lobby, the arrangement was on it's way to being the centerpiece for a Christmas gathering.
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Gnome Santa's are a hot item this year, and this one fit just perfect.
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I made the plaid square tabletop and the matching napkins. The material is from Joann's. 
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The Santa keys will be my hostess gift for the ladies at my table. 

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