To make, cut the felt into 7-inch strips, about 1/2 inch to 1 inch in width. Wrap and overlap the strips around the foam wreath, pinning the ends to the back. Glue on a cute berry embellishment to finish. To make the Christmas berries: Craft the cozy red berries using three 1x20 inch strips. Instructions. Cut 32 strands of yarn at 21" long. Loop the strands around the wreath and through themselves all the way around the hoop. Tie the tail from one knot with the tail from the one next to it and work your way all the way around the wreath until all the tails are knotted. Using waterproof silicone sealant, draw a bead of sealant around the tube/adapter joint, set the bottle aside. Fill the bottle with water (remove copper funnel first). Before placing the bottle into the container garden, poke a h*** in the soil with a bamboo stake (or similar) to mark placement. Insert at angle. Welcome to our home. You're just in time for the first big snowfall of the year! Usually we have a lot more snow up here by now (we're in Alberta, Canada). This year has been extra mild. We built our home all on our own in 2013. For more on that, read this post. This is our dog, Tippy. She's the scariest guard dog you'll ever see in your life. All you need is a piece of paper, a pair of scissors and some glue or tape to make a pretty 3D snowflake to use in place of a bow. You can use regular white paper or get colorful with wrapping paper or your own homemade designs. Head over to Life Sprinkled with Glitter for step by step instructions. Image via Life Sprinkled with Glitter You'll need a foam ball, sequins, seed beads and sequin pins. With a pin, pick up a sequin and a seed bead. Push into the ball. Continue adding sequins and beads, overlapping slightly, working in rows around the circumference of the ball. This DIY reminds us of vintage Christmas decorations! 13 / 20 Taste of Home Snow Scene Ornaments Using your twine, tie a cross brace between the two bottom ends of your arch, close to the ground. Secure it tightly, making sure that the ends of the arch are vertical and the center has a nice curve to it. Tie the branches together securely. It doesn't really matter how you tie them, as long as they hold together firmly. To create a professional-looking flower arrangement on a budget, pick up five stem varieties from your local grocery store. Make sure to vary the color, texture, and size of each flower. To Get Started . Place the largest bloom first. This will act as your focal point. Add accents, greenery, and a pop of color until you reach the desired look. Step 2: Group flowers and tie them together. Group flowers as desired and tie the string around the base. If the stems are too long (personal preference), cut to your desired length. Step 3: Attach the flowers to a stick. Tie the other end of your string to a stick. Some alternatives to sticks include hangers, driftwood, copper poles or a hook. Roll out air-dry clay ($6, Michaels) to about ¼-inch thick. Carefully press or roll the patterned glass onto the clay to make an impression. Cut out shapes with cookie cutters and poke a h*** in the top with a straw. Transfer to a wire rack lined with waxed paper so the lines of the rack don't transfer to the clay; let dry faceup overnight. Once everything is in place, you'll have an impressive decoration fit for anyo