Bunch of Bloomers Swag measures a full 36" across. We used preserved lemon leaves, 
lamb's ears, and purple oregano as the base. We enhanced it with Golden Yarrow and Blue 
Gentian. Use accents to match your decor, make this beautiful swag...it's FUN! 

          Materials to complete the Swag 
 

2.  The 3" styrofoam ball (cut in half) will be used as a base. Materials will be inserted into the base and glued into place. The ends of some of the materials, such as the preserved lemon leaves, should be cut on an angle to ease the insertion into the base. Other materials may need to be wired together and the wire inserted and glued into place. 

3.  Start with inserting the Lemon Leaves into the ball, with various lengths of lemon leaves on each time. 
 
4.  Cover the white styrofoam ball with moss. 

5.  Then glue and insert the rest of the dried materials into the ball. To keep balance and the flow of the arrangement, place the same type of materials in line across from one another. 

6.  Make a bow out of wired ribbon. 

So you think beading is for only the older crowd!  Not according to Beadi!  She's 12 years old and has a ton of wonderful patterns on her site!  One of my favorites is this little turtle in flat peyote!  Thanks again Beadi...your patterns are terrific! :) 

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