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Ultra-Easy Christmas Cranberry Tree
Designed By: Kathleen George

Typical Project Completion Time: 1-2 hours
(does not include drying time)

MATERIALS NEEDED:
STYROFOAM* Brand Products:
Cone, 12"

Other Materials:
Acrylic craft paint, red
Wooden bead garland, dark red
Preserved lemon or magnolia leaves, 24 - 30
Sphagnum moss
Paintbrush
Floral wire or u-shaped floral pins
Wire cutters
Silk cardinal, or other treetop ornament
Low temperature glue gun and glue sticks
Ultra-Easy Christmas Cranberry Tree



INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Paint cone red; let dry.
2. If using floral pins, skip to Step 3. If using floral wire, cut wire in 3" - 3-1/2" lengths and bend in a u-shape.
3. Starting at the bottom, glue garland around cone; insert floral pins or u-shaped floral wire between beads and into cone for extra hold. Continue wrapping garland around cone until it is completely covered.
4. Glue preserved leaves around bottom of cone. Insert small pieces of sphagnum moss into cracks and gaps between beads. Glue cardinal, or other ornament, to top.
Form No. 179-01360



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