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Holiday Wreath in less than 30 Minutes The moment I saw these winter wonder ornaments I knew I had to have them. I love everything blue and white. Wreaths and ornaments are my go to holiday decor items so it just seemed right to combine them together. I use wreaths for interior and exterior decor. You can never have too many so I got started. I am in love with the final product and wanted to share it with you. I have included a number of pro tips from the lessons I learned from creating mine. What you Need: • • • • 60-80 Round Ornaments Wire Hanger Glue Gun Ribbon Pro Tip: Mix large and small ornaments. Can you use one color or mix multiple colors. If you use more than 1 color I recommend doing 4 of the same color in a row. Some of the ornaments will be on the backside of the wreath and some on the the front so you end of not seeing all them. Instructions: Step 1 - Take a wire hanger and bend it into a circle. Step 2 - Check the tops of the ornaments. If they easily pull off add a dot of glue with your hot glue gun. Pro Tip: I originally skipped this step. I was happy the ornaments were shatterproof because a number of them fell down. I ended up gluing them after which was more difficult since they were attached to the wire hanger. Step 3 - Untwist the top of the hanger so you can easily add the ornaments to it. Start adding the orn aments one by one. Use the small ones to fill in the holes. Pro Tip: You can use pliers or your hands. I ended up gluing on the smaller ornaments to fill in the gaps because I originally only purchased large ornaments. Step 4 - Once the wreath is filled up re-twist the hanger together and secure with hot glue. Step 5 - Cover the hook with your ribbon. Want more fun craft ideas, entertaining inspiration and information about local events? Pro Tip: I used two layers of ribbon because I was still able to see the hook through my first ribbon. I like to use a ribbon with a wire so you can bend the wire into the shape you want. I would love to connect with you at www. happyfamilyblog.com or on Instagram or Facebook @happyfamilyblog. Step 6 - Attach a decorative bow and enjoy! Cheers, Christy 18 SPOTLIGHTFAMILIES.COM | WINTER 2016