Offray's

Holiday Trees & Trimmings
MATERIALS FOR POINSETTIA ORNAMENT
1/2 yd. 7/8" (#5) wide wire-edge taffeta ribbon with gold metallic edge 1 yd. 1 1/2" (#9) wide wire-edge taffeta ribbon with gold metallic edge 2/3 yd. 1 1/2" (#9) wide gold metallic mesh ribbon 4mm gold beads Florist wire Hot glue gun

STEP BY STEP DIRECTIONS:

1. To form inner petals, cut 3-6" lengths of 7/8" (#5) wide wire-edge taffeta ribbon. Cut the ends of each length into sharp point. Pinch the lengths at the center and wire together. Shape petals into a circle.

2. To form the outer petals, cut 4-8" lengths of 1 1/2" (#9) wide wire edge taffeta ribbon. Repeat steps as discribed in step 1. Wire to inner petals to form poinsettia.

3. Make a two loop bow with the gold metallic mesh ribbon by overlapping ends over the center point of the ribbon and wire onto the back of the ribbon poinsettia.

4. Place a dime-size puddle of glue in the center of the ribbon poinsettia. Sprinkle with gold beads and pat down to hold. Shake off excess beads.

1/2 yds. satin, taffeta or metallic ribbons in various widths, wired or non-wired (wired ribbons work best as they hold their shape).

Florist wire

STEP BY STEP DIRECTIONS:

1. Forming a tail approximately 8" in length, pinch the ribbon securely between thumb and forefinger.

2. Bring ribbon up and back down forming a loop approximately 6" in length and gather firmly between thumb and index finger at center.

3. Repeat process to form second loop. Secure with floral wire. Trim end to create matching 8" tail.