I had tons of other work to do, yet the simplicity and the glam effect of these beauties made me stop and grab some decorative paper and start cutting and gluing. This was the result. Isn't it justPERFECT for a party at Christmas or New Year? See how-to...First, these are the fi...
Of course, you have to live with the labels you use to organize your desk, so if you’re like me, you want them to look good. I useAvery Design and Print Online (ADPO)to customize all my labels online becauseI can even use it on my phone. Once they’re customized the way I wa...
There is no end to the creativity you could dream up when making a decorative flower wreath. No two wreaths will ever look a like due to the handmade quality and the skill of the maker. Let me give you a few more creative ideas for making dried wreaths before you go. How about making...
Fill any gaps in your Christmas garland with finial ornaments to create a full, lush look. I used white and silver ones to add to the winter wonderland look. Distribute the majority of these decorative elements along the top portion of the garland that drapes over the window. Then, add a...
I like to start at the top and work my way down. Attach the garland to the stair rail with one of your attachment methods, like decorative twist ties or zip ties. Some people hang the garland on the outside of the stair rail with command hooks. So, do whatever works for you! I ...
Some people like to use braided mesh tubes over the motor wires for protection/aesthetics purposes. Personally I don’t use them, they are a pain to install and they don’t really provide much protection or benefits. Then, strip about 2mm off the tip of the wires and tin the ends. ...
As the fruit develops, turn them—with great care not to hurt the vine or stem—to encourage an even shape. Slip a thin board or stone or piece of plastic mesh under pumpkins to protect them from rotting on the soil. To grow a giant pumpkin, try ‘Dill’s Atlantic Giant’ jumbo vari...
They're so naturally beautiful it doesn't take much effort to make them look spectacular. Look for citrus fruits that are evenly shaped, blemish-free, and at the right stage of ripeness. In general, the firmer the fruit, the easier it is to work with and the longer the finished garnish...
Halloween Ribbon Wreath Deco Mesh Pumpkin Wreath Print Project 5 from 8 votes How to Make a Forsythia Wreath Brighten up your door this spring by making a gorgeous forsythia wreath! Author: Amanda Formaro Supplies Sunburst grapevine wreath 10-15 stems of silk forsythia stems I used 11 22- ga...
Choose a ribbon that reinforces your color choices and complements your design. Add plaid ribbons for pattern, velvets or mesh for texture, or metallic ribbons for a touch of glamor. Experiment with various ways to tuck and loop ribbon around your tree, or search “How to decorate Christmas ...