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Tissue-Paper Wreaths

To make each wreath, you'll need a package of green tissue paper, a few sheets of red tissue paper, a strip of red crepe paper, a wire hanger, scissors, and glue. wreath
First, bend the hanger into a circle. Then cut the green and red tissue paper into 4-by-10-inch pieces. Fold a green piece of tissue in half over the bottom of the wire, twisting it two or three times. (Be careful not to tear tissue.) Slide the paper up to the top. Repeat this step with the rest of the green tissue paper, packing the pieces tightly together, until the hanger is completely covered. Occasionally weave in a piece of red tissue paper to form holly berries. Finally, fold a piece of green tissue paper into a narrow strip and wrap it around the bent hook at the top of the wreath. Secure ends with glue. Add a narrow strip of red tissue for a candy-cane effect. Finish with a big, red crepe-paper bow.

Norma Jean Byrkett


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