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Holiday Centerpiece

Supplies Required

pillar candle
brandy snifter
pre-made eucalyptus wreath
Dried orange slices
9 artificial oranges
Hot glue and glue sticks

Instructions
Place brandy snifter in center of wreath and insert candle. Arrange oranges around wreath and glue to secure. Glue oranges randomly on wreath.



Apple Slice Wreath

Supplies Required

8" Grapevine Wreath
Activa's Decorative Fruit Saver
Activa's Glazz
Activa's Mighty Tacky Glue
1 Bunch Preserved Cedar
Scrap of Ribbon (Optional)
20 - 25 Dried Apple Slices
1 Red Artificial Apple
Preserved Baby's Breath
2 Cinnamon Sticks Raffia for Bow

Instructions
Preserving Apples

1. Choose blemish-free fruit. Slice at an average thickness of 1/4". For best results Activa's Decorative Fruit Saver should be used at room temperature. Soak slices until they are flexible, pliable and do not break when folded.
2. After soaking slices, pat dry between layers of paper towel and transfer to a brown paper grocery bag. Microwave on low power, or defrost setting for 10 to 15 minutes. Place slices, still on the paper bag, into a warm (140° F) oven, leave the door ajar, and finish the drying. Slices will feel dry and supple to the touch. Test slices for dryness by tearing a slice in half. If no moisture beads appear, it is dry.
3. It is important to dry slices thoroughly to prevent deterioration. It is recommended that the slices be sealed with Activa's Glazz before use.

Assemble the Wreath
Glue dried apple slices around the face of wreath. Glue sprigs of cedar around and under apple slices. Glue sprigs of baby's breath randomly around apple slices. Make a simple rafia bow and glue to bottom left side of wreath. Glue optional ribbon scrap to center of bow. Glue red apple and cinnamon sticks around bow.

NOTE: Preserved cedar is a natural repellent. It is useful as well as decorative and aromatic