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Cast a warm holiday glow atop the
mantelpiece with this glittering wreath.
Using a large straw crafts wreath for
the base, wrap a piece of wire around
the top to create a hanger. Then wind
a 50-count strand of white lights tightly
around the wreath, positioning the
lights so they point in all directions and
securing them with floral U-shape pins.
Next, cover the wreath by wrapping
it with tinsel garland and securing the
ends with U-shape pins, taking care to
avoid the electrical cord. Pine branches
and a Christmas bow wired at the top
add a festive finish.
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Add a pretty holiday swag to your
window treatments using large beaded
garland. Drape a couple of garland
strings over the curtain rod, securing
them with tape on the back side of
the rod. For a finishing touch — like the
tassel on a drapery cord—wire elegant
glass balls to the garland ends and top
the balls with greenery.
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