Saturday, November 14, 2009

Holly and Ivy Kissing Ball


















Pick the traditional choice for holiday decor--fresh cut greenery. This holiday favorite symbolize
everlasting good luck . Hang a kissing ball and get ready to pucker up.

What you need
5 inch foam ball
Fresh or silk ivy
Fresh or silk holly
U shape pins
3 1/2 yards of 1 inch wide red plaid ribbon

Instructions:

Cut an 18 inch length of ribbon for the hanger. Glue and pin the hanging loop to the top of the foam ball. Cut assorted lengths of holly and ivy. Use U shape pins to hold the holly and ivy to the foam ball

With the remaining ribbon, tie an eight loop bow and trail the ends through the decorated ball, pinning the ribbon in place.

Note--Use fresh holly and ivy only if you plan to use your kissing ball for a single day.

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