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Inspired by Nature

From Holiday Entertaining - Stress-Free and Fabulous!

Friends gather, family comes from far away -- the holidays are here and it's time for entertaining. Here, natural inspirations -- simple yet stunning -- to trim your tree, adorn your home's exterior and grace your table.
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Feathered Fancies
Next: Acorn and Berry Trims
Let nature lend a hand in creating these lovely ornaments. Layer soft textured feathers on the top of simple gold balls to create a stunning effect.

Materials:

Matte gold-finish ornaments
Tumbler
Tiny feathers
Tacky crafts glue

Be sure the ornament is clean and dry. Place gold ornament in tumber to support while you work. Arrange one layer of feathers around the top of the ornament and glue in place. Allow to dry. Arrange another layer of feather on top of the first layer; glue in place. Allow to dry.

From Beautiful Christmas by Carol Field Dahlstrom. Published by Brave Ink Press, copyright 2004. Images and text reprinted with permission.



Feathered Fancies

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