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   Get some pieces of winter foliage using some secuters. I cut some:
   Ivy, Skimmia, Holly, Conifer, and collected some twigs.

2. 

   

   Collect together and get some decoative ribbon/ fabric scraps, bells, thread, and something to tie with like wool or string. Also some waterproof tape can be useful.




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   Cut down any long pieces.

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   You need: 3 conifer, 1 ivy, 3 holly, 3 skimmia, 3 berry branches, 3 twigs




5. 

   

   Cut down any long pieces.

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   Make a bow with the ribbon or fabric...

7. 

   

   by creating two loops.

8. 

   

   Tie with a piece of wire or more ribbon.

9. 

   

   Thread bells or baubles. They will hang down in the knocker. You can use any decoration you have such as baubles, bows etc. Anything that will be OK outside.

10. 

    

    Take the ivy and hold.

11. 

    

    Add to with the longest pieces of foliage and twig.

12. 

    Keep adding foliage working around so you have an even distribution. Keep a very firm grip as you add branches. Try to keep adding so that stems all rest in the same direction rather than crossing.

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    Add a piece of conifer to the back of the bunch to provide a nice protective surface to go against the door.

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    Add your decorations, such as the bells, as you go.

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    You should end up with a nice full looking bunch.

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    Keep a strong hold!

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    Take your string and tie the bunch very tightly. It may need retightening as the stems move.

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    You may want to re-enforce with a strong waterproof tape to stop stems dropping out as they dry up. Insulation tape or duck tape is good. This is particularly for bunches which will go inside, or for those of you in warm climates. (You can tape as you go, and as you add stems if you want it ultra secure.)

19. 

    

    Back of bunch, once tied...

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    Trim any long stems so you end up with stems all one length.

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    Add decorative bow to binding point. Tie on securely

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    And finally...hang from door knocker or wherever you want to hang it!

23. 

    You can make smaller versions for indoors...for doors, above pictures etc.
    You can be as inventive as you wish with decorations...this is a simple and natural one!
    Have fun x

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