These are some swags I made for our porch where we keep our firewood. For each swag I took two branches from our old artificial Christmas tree. I laid them on top of each other, with one slightly higher. To hold them together I tore a piece of duct tape in half widthwise so it was narrow and then taped them together. I then hot glued on the pinecones which I got from my neighbor. For the bows I used an old jumper dress that I cut strips out of. I also painted the tips of the pinecones with a little bit of white paint after they were all assembled.
I think they're a little Martha Stewartish and even better because they were completely free to make:) My local thrift store sells the trees for $6. So maybe if you don't have a tree to work with you can pick one up for cheap.
By Mom 2_5 from IL
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These are gorgeous, so beautiful and elegant! And I love your thriftiness the way you made them! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you!
LOVE THEM!! You are very creative! Impressive. RATS!! Just gave my ole "Charlie Brown" tree away. There are old trees EVERYWHERE in the thrift shops.
Sooo cute!! I love 'em!
You put Martha Stewart to shame. I don't think she would have ever bought a thrift store tree and used what she had on hand like you did.
You did a great job, keep up the good work.
Ziggee
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