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8.7.23 Spooky Skeleton Swag - Coach Jordan

Instructions

  • Fluff out evergreen swag
  • Using three colors of 10” deco mesh, cut at 24” x6 each (18 total)
  • Beginning at the top of the swag base, make woodland ruffles (cruffles)
  • Add into pine tines alternating colors
  • On the last cruffle at the bottom, pinch about 2” down from top, place so the longer part is hanging down the tip and fanned out
  • Repeat the same on the opposite end
  • Add any leftover pieces of mesh in the center of the base
  • Layer the larger focal piece on top of base, use the pine tines to tie in
  • If needed add pipe cleaners to tie to base
  • Cut 10-12” strip of 4” ribbon, pinch ¾ down and add to top of base
  • Repeat and add to bottom of base
  • Continue making ribbon tails with 4” ribbon, adding them throughout the base
  • Using 2-½” ribbon, make a ribbon tall and add to top of base with pine tines
  • Continue making ribbon tails and adding throughout the base
  • Dovetail all tails
  • Make a bow
  • Start with ⅞” ribbon, make 10” tails, two 8” loops, another tail
  • Use another ⅞” ribbon, make 10 ” tails, two 8” loops, another tail
  • Use 2-½” ribbon, make 10” tails, two 8” loops, another tail
  • Use 4” ribbon, make10” tails, two 8” loops, another tail
  • Tie bow in center of base with twist ties
  • Dovetail tails
  • Cut picks at angle and add in with hot glue
  • Determine placement of large jewels/ornaments, add mounting square and attach with pipe cleaners
  • Cut the greenery and floral pieces off the bushes
  • Trim stems and add floral pieces with hot glue throughout the base
  • Add the greenery and floral pieces with hot glue
  • Add ornament balls; add skewers when needed and add in with hot glue
  • Optional: add top hat, add jewels to brim