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HARVEST MOON A horseshoe shape
is a welcome change for a traditional
wreath. Start w
ith a foam
wreath form
and cut away about / of the ring,
below.
Wrap w
ith seam
binding ribbon
to cover foam. Using hot glue, attach
fresh or preserved salal leaves
(commonly called lemon leaf). Glue a
cluster of nuts in the center, then add
dried wheat, preserved fern fronds, and
fresh or silk berries, as shown.
Feast for the eyes
Find 18 m ore easy craft
ideas fo r dressing up
yo u r Thanksgiving table at
BHG.com/thanksgivingtable
STACKED IN
YOUR FAVOR Take a
fresh look at your serving pieces.
Elevate a salad bow
l on a shallow
footed compote dish, or turn over
an aproned cake stand to hold
bread or crackers and top w
ith a
dish to serve herbed butter.
30 NOVEMBER 2009 BETTER HOMES AND GARDENS
