| Summer is really here in most parts of the country | | | | bunches of poinsettias, having them high in the |
| which makes a perfect time to start working on your | | | | center and tapering lower tothe sides.4. Make a bow |
| Christmas craft projects, since it is too hot to go | | | | from your craft ribbon, leaving lon tails that you can |
| outside.There are many simple and inexpensive crafts | | | | hot glue in ripples, along thehandle of the basket.5. |
| you can make for Christmas gifts that are quick and | | | | Finish off by spraying the glitter all over the baskets |
| easy. One of my favorites is a basket of poinsettias. | | | | and the flowers.You can make these arrangements |
| This is a quick and easy project anyone can do!You | | | | as large or small as you would like. I have a large one, |
| can purchase inexpensive baskets at any of the | | | | with the basket being about 18 inches in diameter |
| dollar stores for $3.00 or under. You will need your | | | | that I keep on my fireplace hearth at Christmas. |
| hot glue gun, a block of floral styrofoam and several | | | | Smaller ones can be used for smaller places.This |
| bunches of silk poinsettias. You can purchase the | | | | technique is also good for white baskets with spring |
| poinsettias anywhere from 99 cents to $3.99 per | | | | flowers for summer and spring. I also use lots of pine |
| bunch, depending on which craft store you buy them | | | | cones in baskets using this techniques, sprinkling glass |
| from. You will also need some additional greenery, like | | | | Christmas balls in different places with the cones, |
| holly. You can purchase a strand of silk holly that can | | | | making an inexpensive, beautiful arrangement.Michele |
| be cut the lengths you need. Additionally, you need a | | | | Graham-CEO and owner of Professional Healthcare |
| bag of Spanish moss for filler. Finally, you will need | | | | Management has 41 years in the healthcare industry. |
| 4-5 yards of #9 craft ribbon. Also, a can of spray | | | | She writes about business issues in all businesses and |
| glitter.Steps to assemble:1. Hot glue the styrofoam | | | | the healthcare field as well. She owened a craft shop |
| block into the bottom of your basket.2. Cover the | | | | and maunfacturing company for twelve years plus. |
| foam with the Spanish moss.3. Start adding your | | | | |