To Use Pull Bows, you have to unfold the pull bow so that the wide ribbon lays flat in front of you. You need to Find the ends of the wide ribbon and separate them. After that, grasp the wide ribbon loosely in one hand and the two lengths of narrow ribbon in the other hand. You must pull the narrow ribbon lengths gently. Then, continue pulling the narrow ribbons.

You should pull the narrow ribbons until you cannot pull them anymore. Next, hold the narrow ribbons tightly to keep the wide ribbon looped in the bow. You can tie the ends of the narrow ribbons in a snug double bow that rests right under the looped bow. Forth, Position the bow where you want it. You have to Tie the bow to an object using the narrow ribbons or wrap the narrow ribbons around a gift.

You need to attach the bow securely with clear tape, if necessary. After that, untie the pull bow by untying the double bow that you tied in the narrow ribbons. You must reverse the action.

To Make Cardboard Houses for Christmas, you have to Decide how large to make the cardboard house in length, width and height. You need to cut out a cardboard base large enough for the length and width of the house plus leave three to four inches on each side. After that, Measure and cut out two pieces of cardboard for the sides of the house that are the desired length and width. You must adjust the height to be one to two inches shorter than the desired finished height. Then, Measure and cut two pieces of cardboard to be the front and back of the house based on desired length, width and height.

You should Mark the center point along the top edge of the front and back for later. Next, Stand four wall pieces up along cardboard base and glue each piece down to the base and along the sides where they touch. You can let the glue one hour to dry. You have to cut from the marked center top of the cardboard on a diagonal toward both sides to form triangular peaks for holding a roof. Forth, Measure along the open diagonal area on each side of the house to determine how large the roof needs to be.

You need to Cut cardboard for the roof either as one piece that bends in the middle like a book, or cut two pieces so that you will have one for each half of the house with a seam down the middle. After that, Set the roof cardboard over the wall units and glue the roof to the wall areas. You must add glue along the seam of the roof line if you used two pieces of cardboard. You should allow the glue dry for up to two hours until the house feels stable, adding new glue as needed. Then, Paint, apply chalk or use colored pencils on the house to decorate it as desired.

If you are making a village, you can plan to decorate a few “houses” to look like village buildings such as churches, post offices, schools and others you prefer. Next, add other decorations around the base of the house such as gluing down cotton balls for snow, standing up fake trees, or gluing toothpicks to look like fences. You have to add any other decorations as desired.

To Machine Embroider Christmas Stockings, you have to cut a piece of sticky stabilizer the size of the flat frame with a pair of scissors. You need to Use the outer edges of the flat frame to determine the size and not the opening in the middle. After that, Peel the backing off the sticky stabilizer and adhere it to the back of the flat frame. You must Press around the edges of the frame to ensure that the stabilizer is secure. Then, unfold the stocking cuff.

Next, Place the flat frame with sticky stabilizer against the stocking at the fold of the cuff. Forth, Fold the cuff onto the sticky stabilizer and press gently into place. After that, pin each side of the frame with a small head straight pin for added security. Then, apply the flat frame to your machine according to your specific machine’s requirements. Next, choose and set the design to be stitched on your embroidery machine.

Forth, Preview the design using your machine’s trace or preview feature. You must pay careful attention to make sure the design fits inside the flat frame area without hitting the frame. You should rotate the design so it will not be upside down or sideways and Adjust as necessary. After that, set the design once editing. Then, Fold a sheet of clear and water-soluble stabilizer in half.

You can place it on top of the stocking area to be stitched. Then, Press the machine’s start button and stitch the design. Next, remove the frame once the design is completed. Forth, pull the stocking away from the sticky stabilizer gently. When holding fingers across the stitches, you have to carefully pull away the excess water-soluble stabilizer.

You need to Remove small pieces of water-soluble stabilizer by spritzing with water from a spray bottle and let it to dry.

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To Make Snowman Earmuffs, you have to cut out a black top hat, two black eyes and five small circles for a mouth from black felt. You need to cut out a triangle nose from orange felt. You must cut out a scarf from red felt. You should cut out two sets of felt pieces. After that, Glue the top hat to the top of one earmuff.

You can Glue the eyes just below the hat. You have to Glue the nose under the eyes and the mouth circles under the nose. Then, Glue the scarf piece to the bottom of the earmuff. You need to repeat the process for the other earmuff. You must let the earmuff to dry overnight before wearing the earmuffs outside.

To Make Outdoor Christmas Snowflake Decorations, you have to insert a Styrofoam cone or ball onto each of the ends of the dowels or wooden sticks. After that, Arrange two wooden dowels in a cross shape and set the third dowel across them so that the three sticks meet in the center on top of each other. Then, Hammer two nails into the point where the three sticks meet to hold the sticks in a snowflake shape. Next, Place the snowflake on top of a sheet of newspaper. Forth, spray white outdoor spray paint over both sides of the snowflake.

After that, Sprinkle silver glitter over the entire snowflake before the paint dries because the paint acts as a glue to hold the glitter in place. Then, allow the paint dry completely. You need to tie a string around one of the sticks of the snowflake. You must hang the ornament from a tree outside or from your front door.

To Make an Old Fashioned Holly Wreath, you have to cut an 8-inch piece of 22-gauge florist wire with wire cutters. You need to wrap both ends of the wire around the outer edge of the wreath form several times to make a hanging loop. You must Crimp the ends of the wire with a pair of pliers to secure them. After that, put a piece of moss or a small bundle of ivy or other greenery on the wreath form, laying it flat. You should wrap 22-gauge florist wire around the moss or the stems, making several passes to secure them.

Then, continue adding pieces of moss or small bundles of greenery. You can wire each one in place until the entire wreath form is covered. Next, put a small bunch of holly leaves on the right side of the wreath on top of the moss or greenery. You have to wrap 22-gauge florist wire around the stems, making several passes to secure them. Forth, Put another small bunch of holly leaves on the right side of the wreath with the leaves extending slightly beyond the inside edge of the wreath form and the stems lying on the form, pointing to the right.

You need to wrap the stems with 22-gauge wire. After that, continue adding small bunches of holly leaves in the same way. You must work around the wreath until the moss or other greenery is covered by the holly leaves. Then, Cut the wire and leave a 2-inch “tail.” You should Wrap the tail end of the wire around the wreath form several times and crimp it with pliers to secure it.

Then, Make three bunches of holly berries and place them an equal distance apart on the wreath. You can Wire each one to the wreath with wrapping 22-gauge florist wire around the stems several times. You have to cut the wire after securing each bunch of berries. Next, Wrap florist wire around the top of a pine cone several times. You need to around the top of a second and third pine cone, making a cluster.

Without cutting the wire, you must place the pine cones on the wreath in a space between two bunches of berries. You should Wrap florist wire around the top of the pine cone cluster several times and secure it to the wreath. You can cut the wire. Forth, Make a second and third cluster of pine cones and wire them to the wreath in the same way. You have to place them in the spaces between berry bunches.

After that, tie a bow using 3-inch wired ribbon. You need to trim the ends diagonally. Then, Cut a piece 6-inch piece of florist wire and slip it through the back of the loop on the bow. You must twist the ends of the wire around the wreath to secure the bow.

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To Explain Christmas to Children, you have to ask your children what Christmas means to them. After that, Read the scriptures in the Bible concerning the birth of Jesus. Then, Read the story of the wise men. Next, watch “A Charlie Brown Christmas” with the children.

To get help for Children at Christmas in Houston Texas, you have to Contact the local Toys for Tots chapter. After that, Download and fill out a toy request form from the chapter’s Toys for Tots website. Then, Attend the Houston Fire Department’s annual toy distribution during the month of December.

To Make a Christmas Pinecone Wreath, you have to buy a grapevine wreath at your local craft store. After that, buy or collect your Pinecones. Then, Glue the Pinecones to the wreath using a hot glue gun. You need to Test the Pinecones first by placing them on the wreath in the pattern you like best. Once you have chosen a pattern, you must begin to glue them on by gluing the large Pinecones on first and filling in the spaces with the smaller Pinecones.

Next, Use the hot glue gun to add accents. Finally, you should create a bow from the Christmas ribbon to place on the wreath or wrap the ribbon completely around the wreath. You can Use a wreath hanger to hang on your door.

To Make Unique Gourd Lawn Decorations, you have to try using large gourds like pumpkins and squash to create one-of-a-kind decorations. You need to Paint each pumpkin white with tempura paint. After that, add accent pieces with paint, fabric or buttons. You must attach with using hot glue or with using straight pins inserted into the skin of the gourd. Then, Use gourds to make other holiday decorations that can add interest to your lawn or walkway.