How to make a Cranberry Tree Centerpiece Using a Styrofoam Cone and a bead Garland

How to make a Christmas Cranberry Tree
from Styrofoam Brand Products
Designed By: Kathleen George

Materials Needed

Styrofoam Cone, 12"
Acrylic craft paint, red
Bead garland
Silk Leaves
moss
Paintbrush
Floral wire or u-shaped (greening pins) floral pins
Wire cutters
Silk cardinals, clip on birds or other treetop ornament
Low temperature glue gun and glue sticks

Instructions

1. Paint Styrofoam cone red; let dry.

2. If using floral pins, skip to Step 3. If using floral wire, cut wire in 3" -3-1/2" lengths and bend in a u-shape.

3. Starting at the bottom, glue garland around cone; insert floral pins or u-shaped floral wire between beads and into cone for extra hold. Continue wrapping garland around cone until it is completely covered.

4. Glue silk leaves around bottom of cone. Insert small pieces of sphagnum moss into cracks and gaps between beads. Glue cardinal, or other ornament, to top.
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