Natural-Look Wreath Materials: Grapevine wreath
Set of miniature lights
Magnolia leaves
Gold spray paint
Pine cones
Spanish moss
Ribbon
Thin wire - For the natural-looking wreath, purchase a grapevine wreath in proportion with your door size. and wrap lights around it (figure A).
- Spray magnolia leaves gold to lightly highlight them, and place in the base of the wreath (figure B). You can wire them in if the wreath will be on the front door.
- Put a pipe cleaner around the base of a pine cone and twist. Place a cluster of pine cones at the top of the wreath to balance the magnolia leaves (figure C).
- Place Spanish moss under the pine cones for a more natural look (figure D).
- Finally, add a red-velvet bow. To make the bow, clip the end of the ribbon at an angle for a more decorative finish. Loop the ribbon, working from side to side. Pull it together in the middle and twist so that the velvet side is up. Repeat three times (figure E) or until you get the fullness you want. Straighten out the bow and use floral wire to tie it together and secure it to the wreath.
Upscale Wreath Materials: Large grapevine wreath
Set of miniature lights
Artificial greenery with wire
Roping
Ribbon
Artificial grapes
Papier-machC) angel
Bugle
Thin wire - For an upscale version, you will need a large grapevine wreath. Attach artificial greenery to the grapevine (figure F), running it up under the grapevine and then twisting it back around -- you don't need glue or wires.
- Wind lights through, bending branches to camouflage the wires. Place roping around the wreath and repeat with ribbon (figure G).
- Attach artificial grapes all around (figure H). You will need to wire them on because they are heavy.
- Place a papier-machC) angel in the wreath, securing it top and bottom with wire. Place the bugle to the side, attaching it the same way (figure I).
Tree Made by Taylor's Father Materials: 5/8-inch piece of plywood
Glue gun
Drill
Jigsaw
Green indoor/outdoor gloss enamel paint
White spray paint
Glitter
Paint roller
Set of 140 chasing tree lights - Starting with a 4x4 piece of plywood, trace a freeform evergreen pattern on it. Cut it out, using a jigsaw.
Quick tip: It's a good idea to drill a couple of holes at each point (figure K) so you won't have to make that sharp turn. - Apply a coat of green paint (figure L), making sure it's indoor/outdoor paint.
- After the green paint dries, spray a little white paint over it to add a snowy effect; then sprinkle glitter on the wet paint (figure M). Spray a little and then sprinkle a little until finished. The glitter will help pick up on the colors of the lights.
- Use a set of 140 chasing lights, grouping them in sets of four. You will need to drill 35 holes in the tree: eight holes on the bottom row, two rolls of six holes, then five holes, four holes, three holes, two holes, and end with one hole on the top row.
Quick tip: Use a quarter to make sure the spaces are even. Put four dots around the quarter (figure N), use those dots as a guide and you are ready to drill, using a 3/8-inch drill bit. - Place lights all the way in the hole (you can use the same color sequence in each hole). Dab a little glue on it, pull it back and it will seat nicely (figure O).
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