I guess this is what we used to refer to as a "squirt" around the Rooney household. "Spray" was the word we were searching for, I believe. This version is based on a project from a book called "Flower Arrangement with a Japanese Touch" which has a host of creative and beautiful ikebana-style projects. I love the addition of the paper cone to the basic spray of greenery.
The two layers of paper are functional as well as decorative, strengthening the cone so you can run wire through it for hanging up on the door, without the paper tearing under the weight of the boughs. I collected all this greenery from our yard. A nice branch of long-needled pine makes a great backbone for one of these, if you happen to find one lying around. Its a good excuse for a walk through the woods.
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That is very cool. Now I'm thinking about making some!
Hello. I've always been interested to see other peoples ideas for Christmas projects. my house is full of them! I'll be trying your idea sometime this week. It adds a touch of nature! Be sure to post more projects!
When I get home from Vermont, I am going to make a squirt.
Grace
Hi El -
I like this idea. I made a wreath a week or so ago by pruning a bush in our yard and I had a lot of left over branches. I tried making a squirt, but it just looked like a bundle of yard clippings on its way to the dump. I think I will try the paper and see if I can snazz it up a little.
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