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Turn Christmas tree trimmings into a one-of-a-kind wreath.
Step 1: Gather six pieces of trimmings from your live Christmas tree. Use shears to cut the pieces to the desired lengths (ours measure approximately 13 inches).
Step 2: On a workspace, place two sprigs face down and end to end. Cut a length of 9-gauge wire (#52685) that measures 2 inches longer than the span of the two sprigs (ours is 28 inches). The wire will serve as a spine for the wreath. Using pliers, create a loop at one end of the wire.
Step 3: Lay the wire on top of the sprigs with the loop flush with one end. Use 22-gauge wire (#62940) to secure the sprigs to the 9-gauge wire at various points.
Step 4: Use the 22-gauge wire to secure the remaining four sprigs to the 9-gauge wire in an X pattern as shown.
Step 5: Add evergreen sprigs, such as boxwood and pine clippings, to the front of the wreath near the center using 22-gauge wire.
Step 6: If desired, use jute twine (#66510) to add a 3 pack clear glass finial ornament (#137427) near the center of the wreath.
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