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Three-Tier Trees

Prep Cut three circles, each % inch larger than

the previous, from decorative paper. Fold each

circle in half four times; snip the tip of each to

make a small hole. Unfold to reveal the “pleated”

circle. Assembly Thread the circles, largest one

first, onto a wooden skewer; glue the undersides

in place if needed, and leave space for a topper.

Finish For the topper, glue two small shapes

back-to-back over the top of the skewer. Cut the

skewer even with the bottom circle so the tree

stands up, or leave some length to poke through

a wrapped box. Or use an adhesive dot or

double-sided tape to adhere to a package.

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