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Pumpkin Swag - Tammy

Instructions

  • Fluff out the teardrop swag
  • Optional: Trim the longer branches and tail
  • Cut first greenery stem into 2 sections, cut the longest trim shorter
  • Lay one piece at the top and one at the bottom, tie in the pine tines
  • Fluff the floral stems and layer on top
  • Cut a few strips of deco mesh, make ruffles
  • Add two ruffles in the center, on each side
  • Add mounting squares to the side of the pumpkins and add hot glue
  • Add pipe cleaners, attach pumpkins to the swag base, add hot glue to deco mesh
  • Cut 18” off the 4” and 1-½” ribbons to make a streamer
  • Add streamers before adding the second pumpkin
  • Trim the floral spray into smaller pieces
  • Add along the sides of the pumpkins, downward
  • Pull a part the grass picks into three pieces, fill in empty spaces
  • Add additional floral picks to empty spaces
  • Cut off large floral heads and add in a triangle method around the pumpkins
  • Cut and trim filler sprays and fill in around the second pumpkins and in any empty spaces
  • Make a bow
  • Using 4” ribbon, make a 7” tail, pinch, twist, make a 8” loop, x2, cut tail
  • Using 1-½”, make a 6” tail, pinch, twist, make a 7” loop, x4 (clover bow), cut tail
  • Attach with pipe cleaner, and attach to top of swag, dovetail
  • Using the 1-½” ribbon, fold over the end and add a floral pick, add some hot glue
  • Add under bow and above the top pumpkin, make a roller coaster loop, pinch and tie in swag, cut end
  • Repeat the process on the opposite side, just above the second pumpkin
  • Finish with additional filler florals and greenery as needed