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The Goderich Signal-Star, 1985-12-04, Page 41IAT 16 lAtnr (whiff p base, and`apprOsiotely 1 ,re 0l It l comes. • Ches (si bf s, any pine cones, twist d off ` rosettes of spruce cones,. artificial 'fruit for filling in and/or accent. • Wire for tying wreaths together and for hanging. • Thertnogripe' gine gun and glue sticks. • 11/2 yards of wide velvet ribbon for bow (optional). Clear acrylic spray (lacquer). PROCEDURE 1. Soak about 50 long, slender pine cones (the type that can be easily found in wooded areas during the fall) in water until they close. 2. Once closed, insert them hie wheel spokes, alternating direction, through the wire spaces in one wreath frame. 3. Attach the two largest wires of the two frames together, back to back. If they match well, glue the wires together; If not, wire them. 4. Glue shorter, thicker pine ones (found in abundance in wooded areas during fall months) in three circular rows to the pairs of wires in the empty top frame. 5. Attach artificial fruit, if desired, leaving space for a ribbon bow. Fill in empty ,,rr paces with anything available—chestnuts, „ha burrs, tiny cones and twisted off rosettes of spruce cones. 6. Attach a loop of wire or heavy cord for hanging and spray with several coats of clear lacquer to enhance color and pre- serve. 7. If you have any difficulty tying a satisfactory velvet bow, use the glue gun to spot -glue the loops of the bow. Then, wire in place. CARE RUGS & UPHOLSTERY STEAM CLEANING * Residential *Commercial *Industrial "24 Hour Emergency Service" Call Doug Gavin 524-2440 (NAPOLEON) Woodstoves and Fireplace inserts coiorriiy HRS: Tues. -Sat. 10-5:30 pm Fri. 10-1 pm HWY. 4 (Richmond St. N.) litliJ at the old schoolhouse ,L in BIRR putt (7 Miles N. of London) & TERRftCE 666-0382 FORMERLY THE WOODBURNER SHOP Tow ofydlur or�8 o� pawl *' enerat on to nienawiefq�e�ef� canae ►ed by usiti alf one cap lights or bows and flocking OW* vl�i r `snow". '' . For a: amail span , a live holly tree planted in a-basket,nmed with tiny white lights, is a stunning Spectacle! Ox makea miniature tree by pushing sprigs of greenery into a efinelbaPed foam base and trim with small ornaments. Candles & Oil Lamps: Mood setting, soft candle and lamplight creates an intimate and gracious atmosphere! Group candles for a dramatic effect ... create a festival of fire by nestling several large red candles of varying heights as a centrepiece. Another way to achieve an enchanting effect inex- pensively is to put water, oil and a wick in wide juice glasses and place sparkle throughout your house. Front Door: A festive wreath highlighted with garlands of green around door and on railings is the traditional symbol of welcome! For an elegant theme, spray cones silver and adorn the wreath with silver ribbon. A holly and pine cone circle makes a wonderful natural wreath. Holiday Table: A centrepiece with candles can be designed for any theme. For a country Christmas, put candles in red ap- ples. For an elegant setting, use sprigs of holly on silver candelabra. Place your cen- trepiece on a flat mirror outlined in a garland ... the effect is soft, reflective and distinctive! LET TIE EXPERTS AT HARRRM LICIT TRAVEL MAKE YOUI GIFT RIVING EASY! CHRISTMAS GIFT VOUCH E RS! Available at Harbour Light Travel TOUR EUROPE IN STYLE WITH GLOBUS GATEWAY Judy, John Margot & Lindi Would like to wish you ALL A VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS!