The Goderich Signal-Star, 1985-12-04, Page 42euttth'WC
Chriehoaa Crafts
POO worry !Wit fin4hglag year'S
Christmas decoration," lying ilimpled and
lifeless in the bottom of a bot. 'foam, your
fatally can have fun malting Your own
decorations from the kitchen stand-by ...the
green garbage bag.
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Miniat!are Christmas trees, wreaths, table
decorations or laurel ropes the
possibilities are limited only by your im-
agination.
How to Make
The basic unit for all the decorations is the
single flowerlet Cut a green bag into 4 inch
squares with a pair of pinking shears. Place
three or four layers of bag on top of each
other. Pinch in the middle and twist, sectw-
ing the pointed end with cellophane tape.
The number of flowerlets needed depends on
the decorations you have in mind. The
wreath for your door would take, for in-
stance, about, two and a half green bags. A ,
circular styro-foam form can be purchased
from any craft shop. With straight pins
fasten the flowerlets on to the form overlap-
ping
%On to hide the taped e
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Christniko.ribbon to add'
colors Of floWeitietohy
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bags.Sewapleceofstdg Alie centre top
and hang it on your door at Iron window
frames.
The same inethod oPplies to making the
Christmas tree Thebase'OfAe tree is stYro-
foam cone. Aftgeh* the. flowerlets starting
from the top and wet* tOtard.s the base. The
addition of sliver balls or tibbons gives the,
final festive touch.
You may wish to use clusters of flowerlets
to make table centre pieces or to dress up,
the corners of &buffet table.
Laurel ropes to hang over doors or around
window frames can be made by pinning
flowerlets to strips of fabric.
As a word of caution do not use candles
with your centrepieces or use the decora-
tions around open fireplaces.
The whole family can get into the act on
making these decorations and because they
are so inexpensive you needn't worry about
how they get packed away.
Spotlight your favorite plant
Holiday Centerpieces
If you have a rather pretty plant you'd like
to spotlight, you might decorate the pot with
green or red tape to give it a holiday feeling.
A fruit bowl piled high with your prettiest
ornaments makes a striking centerpiece for
your table. '
A two-tier candy server could be filled
with either tiny ornaments or decorative
candies, then finished off with a big bow on
top.
If you'd like a truly distinctive center-
piece, check with your local florist.
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Amidst the tinsel and
the glitter of packages
wrapped so bright, a gift
of femininity is truly
a delight.
Pretty things do mean
so much, and in their
special way, bringing
loving thoughts
at Christmas.
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