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by pldc 10 Dec 2015 ( edited Dec 13'15 03:32 )
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This afternoon was a day @ the Brain Injury Group where we all made wreaths from pine-cones. I wasn't sure how something like this was going to turn out but I am pleasantly surprised @ how lovely it turned out. I am told this will keep for a very long time. Our Instructor has had hers for over 20 years & it still looks quite nice. I must get a hook that goes over the door in order to hang mine but I just wanted to share how it turned out. I added a string of lights to mine & I made the burlap bow to add to the rustic look of the pine cones. I have dried out roses that I have inserted into the holly leaves & some babies breath too & fresh cedar sprigs so it smells like Christmas lol

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by carolpountney 10 Dec 2015
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I just love your wreath, you are very talented
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by pldc 10 Dec 2015
thank you Carol, you are very kind. ~hugs~
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by spendlove 10 Dec 2015
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It is lovely, Loralye.
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by pldc 11 Dec 2015
thanks Sue, ~hugs~
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by sandralane 11 Dec 2015
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Loralye ,you have done a wonderful job with the wreath. It looks lovely, can smell the cedar sprigs from here. Thanks for sharing with us. Sandra.
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by pldc 11 Dec 2015
Thank you Sandra it does smell lovely. ~hugs~
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by noah 11 Dec 2015
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yes lots of people make these here and i have made a few myself lol
Yours is lovely hugs
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by pldc 11 Dec 2015
thanks my friend
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by graceandham 11 Dec 2015
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Store it in a secure plastic box. My Mother and her friend made one each for themselves plus one for the lady's son. Mother stored hers in the attic and the squirrels got in and gnawed it to pieces. Her friend helped her remake hers the next year (in the 1960's) and she left it year round over her desk - still there last time I was in the house - 49 years. They used a drill and wire and shellac, pine cones, small cones from a deodora, sweet gum balls, pecans and almonds (Guess the nuts are what the squirrels wanted.)
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by pldc 11 Dec 2015
Oh my goodness Betsy that is really funny & reminds me of the time I had Indian Corn tied together hanging on my front door. Came home from work one day opened the screen door & inserted my key walked into my house then I thought what the heck did I just see so I went out side again & there attached to the Indian Corn was a squirrel eating away without a care int eh world lol. Mind you nice to know it is that old so will last the rest of my life lol. Thanks for the memorie lane trip, ~hugs~
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by dordonc 11 Dec 2015
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good work ............
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by pldc 11 Dec 2015
thank you very much
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by Leaha 11 Dec 2015
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Oh my, simply lovely! hugs
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by pldc 11 Dec 2015
thank you very much
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by tlp22 11 Dec 2015
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How lovely!
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by pldc 11 Dec 2015
thank you very much
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by crafter2243 12 Dec 2015
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It will be around for many Christmases. You did a great job. It is a beautiful wreath.
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by justsew 12 Dec 2015
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Well Done , it is stunning, I love it .
Hugs pam
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by marianb 12 Dec 2015
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Looks Amazing, your group makes some very nice projects. I bet your was the best..
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by dragonflyer 12 Dec 2015
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Lovely...just lovely!
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by sebsews 13 Dec 2015
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Beautiful, I love the bow and I bet it smells wonderful, Suzanna