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Materials	Step 2 & 3	Step 4	Step 5 & 6

Materials Needed

1 - 12' round straw wreath
1-1/2 yards of material (printed on both sides)
3 yards ribbon (or one ready made bow)
Elmer's glue
Florist wire
4" square template (cardboard is easiest)
1 Christmas pick or other decoration (if desired)
Several sharpened pencils

Directions

1. Wrap a piece of florist wire around the wreath to form a loop for hanging.
2. Cut the material into 4" squares.
3. Pour the glue into a shallow container.
4. Wrap a square of material around the sharpened end of a pencil.Dip into glue and push into wreath. Repeat all the way around wreath until wreath is full.
5. Using 3 yards of ribbon, make a bow and attach with florist wire.
6. Place Christmas pick or decoration either in center of bow or place of your choosing.
   
   Note: This wreath can be made for any time of year. Use a heart shaped wreath and pink or red material for Valentines; oval wreath with pastels for Easter; orange and black for Halloween, etc... Use your imagination!!!