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PROJECTS
Rag Ball Apple Wreath
Designed By: Annabelle Keller
Typical Project Completion Time: 2-4 hours
(does not include drying time)
Add a taste of country to your kitchen with this easy-to-make wreath made with STYROFOAM* Brand Products. Balls of foam wrapped in gingham and print fabrics will appeal to your decorating senses. For easier assembly, read our tips first and then follow the step-by-step instructions.
CRAFTING TIPS
Cutting. STYROFOAM Brand Products cuts easily with a serrated knife, hacksaw, floral knife or X-actoŽ knife. Wax the knife blade with an old candle for easier, smoother cuts.
Gluing. For a fast, sure bond, use a low-temperature glue gun. Hot glue guns can be used but might melt a small portion of the foam. (Please follow manufacturer's safety instructions when operating a glue gun.) White craft glue is a tried and true favorite for STYROFOAM Brand Products; use florists' picks or toothpicks to hold pieces together while drying.
| MATERIALS NEEDED: |
STYROFOAM* Brand Products:
9- 3" balls
1- 12" x 1-1/4 x 3/4 wreath ring
Other Materials:
44/45" wide cotton fabric:
1- 1/4 yd. dark red
3- 1/8 yd. coordinating red prints
1- 1/8 yd. green
1- 2-1/2 yds. #9 coordinating ribbon
2- 18" lengths floral wire
9- 1-1/2" cinnamon sticks
General Tools and Supplies:
Serrated knife
Yardstick
Scissors
Pencil
Tacky glue or glue gun and glue sticks
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| INSTRUCTIONS: |
| 1. Cut a 2" slice from each ball to flatten bottom of apple. |
| 2. Cut the following fabric strips the width of the fabric (44" or 45"). From dark red, cut (4) 1 1/2" strips to cover wreath ring and (4) 3/4" strips to cover 2 balls; from 3 coordinating prints cut (6) 3/4" strips to cover 6 balls. |
| 3. Wrap 1 piece of floral wire around top of wreath ring, making loop for hanger. |
| 4. Using thick glue at the beginning and end of each strip, wrap 1 1/2" wide dark red strips around wreath; cover wire around wreath ring, leaving loop uncovered. Use same process to cover apples with 3/4" fabric strips, using 2 strips per apple. |
| 5. Cut 18 leaves (Pattern A) from green fabric. |
| 6. Punch 3/4" hole in top of each apple with awl. Dip end of cinnamon stick in glue and insert in hole for apple stem. Glue 2 leaves at base of stem as pictured. |
| 7. Glue flat bottoms of apples to wreath, alternating fabric patterns. |
| 8. For additional bow tails, cut an 18" length from ribbon; set aside. Make bow with (8) 3 1/2 " loops, a 1" center loop, (1) 2" tail and (1) 4" tail; twist wire around center of bow to secure. Fold 18" tail in half; secure to back of bow with wire. Cut 2" and 4" tails at a slant. Cut ends of longer tails in a "V". Secure bow to bottom center of wreath by wrapping wire ends around wreath. |
| 9. If desired, apply drop of cinnamon oil to cinnamon sticks; reapply as needed to enhance aroma. |
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