Make a Pretty Package
String two beads cut off a ponytail holder
onto narrow elastic; tie ends together.
Stretch the elastic around the package twice;
fan out elastic.
Trace four holly leaves onto paper;
cut out.
Fold leaves for dimension.
Glue to the package above the "berries."
onto narrow elastic; tie ends together.
Stretch the elastic around the package twice;
fan out elastic.
Trace four holly leaves onto paper;
cut out.
Fold leaves for dimension.
Glue to the package above the "berries."
Add A Tag
Run glue
(a fine-tip applicator works best)
over a pencil-drawn tree or
other simple shape.
Adhere embroidery floss to the glue outline.
Instructions by Jody Garlock / Photos by Cameron Sadeghpour / As shown in Better Homes and Gardens, December 2011
