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17 DIY Christmas Trees That Are Great Alternatives To The Real Thing

Listen. I love Christmas. I love the food, the lights, the family time, and the presents. There's one thing about the holiday season, however, that strikes fear into my heart, and that's the thought of dragging a tree into my tiny city apartment and vacuuming up needles 57 times a day. But Read more at http://headacheshelp.com/awesome/17-diy-christmas-trees-that-are-great-alternatives-to-the-real-thing/

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Husky Wreath: A Pilgrim's Welcome

Tamale wrappers create a hot look that’s sure to spice up your entry. Simple corn husks are folded into loops for a ruffled effect that softens the straight lines of the paneled door. A bold chartreuse bow echoes the greenery in the pedestal urns.

Gather Your Materials:

• 1 pack of tamale corn husks (from the grocery store produce section) • Bowl of water • U-shaped florist pins • 1 straw wreath form (Ours is 12 inches wide.) • 2-inch-wide, wired chartreuse burlap ribbon and 1-inch-wide, wired tan burlap ribbon

Get the Look: Tear a corn husk in half lengthwise, and dip it in a bowl of water to soften it. Fold the torn husk in half so the ends touch. Push a U-shaped florist pin through both ends to attach it to the wreath form. Work one row at a time to cover the form, letting each row overlap the previous one. Repeat until the form is covered. Add a bow made of two different-colored ribbons, and hang with matching ribbon.

Take Care: This wreath can last indefinitely indoors and for about a year outdoors if protected from rain and wind. To clean, blow off dust with a cool hair dryer. Store in a plastic bag in a cool, dark place.

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