Show tH- tH y t t n l tip 4 6 r CHRISTMAS WREATHS WREATHS' Graf Craft 9 f Cupboard Cu CU t boar A ABy n tt By Oy Maureen G. G Spencer Where did the time go got 1 For weeks weve we've been waiting to give Christmas as d decorating and gift ideas in the Cupboard and now the number of issues issueS' before the big day can can be counted on three fingen v vf I rv TWO GORGEOUS wre 1 tits ideas are being given today both are super easy and Wi ore pretty that everyone will wan wanto t to get into the act The first wreath is made by y p using 15 yards of a print j t and 10 yards of a solid color rt that coordinates tes with the print Gra your trusty stapler staple and sit pit down downto Q to box pleat each of the lengths f of ribbon stapling the Ule box box boxx 1 pleats in place r 1 r We used No 40 ribbon n which f is approximately 3 inches wide r and in lustrous taffetas i ia and aid d satins When the ribbon is comA J gathered except for J j yards of the print which we use J M for a b bow w use use tacky glue giue and sequin pins to to i attach the length of ruffles ta the following manner manner on one around the outside of a 16 white foam oam wreath forn forin wit the solid color Vf f The next two inside inide rows r rows rN are re in m the gathered print t reverse direction and pin glue the third and fourth row rows of q ribbon ruffle facing the first two To complete pin and glue j another row of solid color olor 4 ruffles ruffles' to the inside inide inside of ills the 1 3 wreath form al H W II I s j I I. I r. ti t ln 11 ff rf Orr gw TIE YOUR puffy b bow w an wire into place Match YOur your rooms or go traditional eith r 1 way its it's a decoration tk y i With all of the m C tyeS enthusiasts around wh who hav av used the DuPont plastic tic V netting the next wrea wreath t is an au l added added tre treat treat-it t-it t uses up mound of trimmings from th tt pot hangs your family wilT b ji receiving s a Cut into inch 12 and gather through the with a matching color Chenille stem or soft wire Stretch the the outer for edges puffiness Each such pom thenis then is attached to a white foam wreath form by dipping thet wire or stem tip into tacky tack glue glued and pushing it into place FOR A 16 wreath form fonn we recommend 42 yards of the and a 12 wreath form about 12 yards are aree adequate Trim your puffy weatherproof weather weatherproof proof wreath with plastic holly poinsettias or other holiday greenery and sit back to e enjoy joy the rave reviews Make your wreath in red or white for the traditional look or 01 in blue green orange or yellow to match your rooms Next week some looks at stunning centerpieces Xi Alpha Alph Xi conducts ceremony Xi Alpha Xi members met at atthe atthe atthe the home of Joye November 22 to install install i Theda d Murray as a new member The Candlelight ceremony was conducted by President Lynn assisted by Evelyn Herbst Helen Bennett Doris Huffaker and Jean Riddle ALSO HONORED during the evenings evening's activities was Helen Bennett a member of Beta Sigma Phi since 1935 A special la presentation of a jeweled Jewel pin was made to Helm Helen who represent the Chapter as ai their Valentine Sweetheart at the Annual Beta Sigma Phi Sweetheart Ball in February The next meeting of XI Alph AIM Xi will be held at the home borne of t 1 Doris Huffaker December- December 9 8 Two lessons will be presented to the group that night and plans piano for the Christmas party perty are Co 0 Cobe o obe be finalized along with th u. ha f Service Project All w mem member are urged to attend |