Tree Trimmings

Instructions

1. To create the largest tree, Cut 3” from the wide end of one of the 9” cones (creating a 6” cone for the spiral tree). This is the base. Ensure the base is cut straight so your tree will stand up straight. Decorate the base with ribbons by gluing them vertically from the top to the bottom of the cone, as shown. Glue the base to the bottom of the other 9” cone.
2. Thread floral pins through the ornament hangers and pin to the top cone in rows of color (as shown) or in any pattern you wish, leaving about 2” in between each row of ornaments. If the ornaments do not have hangers, attach the ornament to the cone with low-temp glue.
3. Pin one end of a ribbon to the cone. Make a small loop and pin about 2” over from the last pin again. Repeat to fill in between the rows of ornaments as shown. Use smaller ornaments to fill in any bare spots around the cone.

1. To create the spiral tree, Pin one end of one style ribbon at the top of the cut 6” cone using a pearl head pin. Wrap it loosely, spiraling down the cone, bunching it together about every 3” and pinning to secure. Leave about a 2” space between the wraps. Repeat with the second style of ribbon, pinning it to the cone between the wraps of the first ribbon. Glue ornaments evenly spaced around the entire cone and one to the top with low-temp glue.

1. To create the vertical striped tree, Cut 14” lengths of coordinating ribbons and pin them to the 12” cone from top to bottom, evenly spaced around the cone. The ribbons will overlap at the top of the cone and be spaced apart at the bottom. Cut lengths of mini-tinsel garland and pin in between the ribbons. Glue an ornament to the top of the cone with low-temp glue.