Condition greenery by soaking in water for a few hours or overnight
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Cut chicken wire to use as a floral frog
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Container to make arrangement in. I used this old hose pot.
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Form chicken wire to serve as a floral frog. Tape down to secure.
Begin stuffing floral frog with conditioned greenery
Paint magnolia Crimson Red
When in doubt, add more! Now that you have the hang of it, tie your outdoor decorations together by adding red elsewhere.
Unleash your inner painter. These magnolia leaves were used in a window box
Don't stop with magnolia; these pine cones were used in garland around a door
So you see, little is needed to create awesome Christmas decorations.
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Joy said
That was really pretty and it seemed quite easy too .. now where can I find those materials ? LOL … I love the smell of greens in the house for Xmas : )
gardening with confidence said
Me too Joy. Here’s wishing you comfort and joy at Chritmastime. I guess you always have joy. H.
Stevie said
Those red pine cones are so pretty! Who needs a bow?!
gardening with confidence said
I know right? Couldn’t sell my editor on the idea though! H.
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