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December 2002, I
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December 10th, 2002 ------ December Issue, I -----
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IN THIS ISSUE:
Editorial
1. TIPS & TRICKS
- Hand-Made Christmas cards
2. FEATURE ARTICLE
- Decorating for Christmas with Ribbon
3. BOOK OF THE MONTH
- The New Decorating Book
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Hello Dear Readers!
Hi everyone! I know you're all busy getting ready
for Christmas, and I hope this issue has some help for you. I've got decorating
tips, craft projects, and gift suggestions (in the Book of the Month section).
So enjoy this issue, and look for one more right before Christmas!
Happy Holidays!
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1. TIPS & TRICKS
- Handmade Christmas Cards
Here are some neat, fun projects that anyone can
do! And if you don't want to make a ton of cards, make a few and frame them
for Christmas decorations. Here are the project sheets for a bunch of different
styles:
http://www.michaels.com/art/online/projectlist
Have fun!
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3. FEATURE ARTICLE
- Decorating for Christmas with Ribbon
Go to any craft or fabric store before the holidays
and you'll see bins and boxes overflowing with spools of holiday ribbon.
Go find some that fit your holiday decorating scheme, and have fun with them!
Here's some ideas to get your started.
1. Tie a bow around your candlesticks to give them an instant holiday touch.
2. Wrap some 3" wide ribbon loosely around your banister. Just tie the ends off in a loose, graceful knot or bow.
3. Does your tree need more decorations? Put ribbon on it! Here's how:
- - Have 15-20 yards of 1 1/2 or 2" wide wire-edged ribbon and 5 or 6 pins
available to use. (Sometimes there are already some pins in the spool of
ribbon.)
- - Pull about 12" off the end of the first spool of ribbon and lightly knot
it around a branch in the top and back of the tree.
- - To decorate, stick a finger from your left hand into that hole in the
center of the spool so the ribbon is like the tire on a wheel and axle. Move
that finger in a slight circular motion as you move to the left, so the ribbon
slowly falls off the spool as you move. It will come off, but stay curled
perfectly! Use your right hand to guide the ribbon in place, resting it on
branches. Make it wind down around the tree.
- - When you come to the end of that spool, grab the next and pin the ends
together. Stick your finger in that spool (make sure it will unwind the same
way), and continue around the tree!
4. Tie simple bows with narrow wire-edge gold or silver ribbon around your napkins for table elegance.
5. A bow on the back of each chair at the table could be an elegant touch.
Just look around... if there are any areas of your
home that look forlorn and forgotten for the holidays, try taking a spool
of ribbon and playing around with it to see what you can think of!
One last note for good measure... these ribbon spools
are often marked down to clearance prices after Christmas is over, so if
you think you might want more next year, go back and stock up!
Have fun!
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This article Copyright 1999-2003 - Kathleen Peters, KatieDid Design. Reproduced with permission.
Kathleen Peters - 'Katie' - is a custom window treatment and bedding designer,
and owner of KatieDid Design, her online shop. She is also the editor-in-chief
of Decor, Decorating, and Design, a free bi-monthly ezine filled with articles,
tips, and guidelines to help with your home decorating.
http://www.katiediddesign.com
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- The New Decorating Book
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That's it! Remember, if your decorating isn't fun,
it isn't worth it. So enjoy it!
--- Katie <><
KatieDid Design
- Custom Window Treatments & Bedding
http://www.katiediddesign.com
PO Box 381235
Murdock, FL 33938-1235
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