Monday, December 18, 2017
And a wreath for those who love to feed the backyard wildlife.
Continued from: https://theorypracticelandscaping-kfrye.blogspot.com/2017/12/mynforst-wreath-made-form-from.html
Fo this wreath I made separate forms from the holly wreaths. I made some very loose forms here to allow room to pass the popcorn and cranberries. The good news is that these scraggy forms are quick and easy!
I used air-popped corn, which is supposed to be better for the birds. And speaking of bird safety, I tried to find the strongest thread I could to avoid tangling or choking risks; I ended up using leatherwork thread with a paraffin coating. I hear fishing line is also really good for not breaking.
First I cut off about 3' of thread, tied one end onto the grapevine, and then started stringing popcorn and cranberries.
Fo this wreath I made separate forms from the holly wreaths. I made some very loose forms here to allow room to pass the popcorn and cranberries. The good news is that these scraggy forms are quick and easy!
I used air-popped corn, which is supposed to be better for the birds. And speaking of bird safety, I tried to find the strongest thread I could to avoid tangling or choking risks; I ended up using leatherwork thread with a paraffin coating. I hear fishing line is also really good for not breaking.
First I cut off about 3' of thread, tied one end onto the grapevine, and then started stringing popcorn and cranberries. 
When entire length of thread is full, I just wrapped it around the grapevine, tucked and/or tied off the end onto the vine.
My first wreath!
Continued from: https://theorypracticelandscaping-kfrye.blogspot.com/2017/12/churning-out-wreath-making-materials.html
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Made the form from grapevine at the Greenhouse, holly from the front yard, and pine cones collected all around Mount Vernon! $0 😀🎄
Made the form from grapevine at the Greenhouse, holly from the front yard, and pine cones collected all around Mount Vernon! $0 😀🎄
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