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Decorating With Branches

December 10, 2005

Pine Branch on White BackgroundThis idea can be used all year as well as Christmas. I gathered branches and made sure all the leaves were off and spray painted them white, I found a basic vase, that would accept the white spray paint, I found the little twinkle lights and put those on the branches after they were dry.

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Of course, use caution when using the electric lights, also it is still pretty without the lights, look through your decorations or old jewelry to see what you would like to hang from the branches, you can use pretty ribbon, I used mostly clear decorations, and now all year I look for small things to hang on the branches. You can decorate the branches for Easter or just for fun. Also the branches look great with their natural color.

It's a fun idea for kids to help with the decorating part, they could make paper chains all in white or cut snowflakes. You may need to weigh down your vase and branches with rocks in the bottom. This idea can be cheaper than a tree and be used all year, enjoy.

By Kersti from Bellevue, Wa.

 
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July 20, 2006

Collect various branches or smaller limbs and spray paint them black or your choice of colors and secure upright in a flower pot suited to its size in cement.

Potted painted tree branches.

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September 23, 2004

"Decorating the house with fresh greenery is one of the oldest winter holiday traditions. Evergreens have been a part of winter festivals since ancient times.

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Evergreens are used to represent everlasting life and hope for the return of spring."

 

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March 17, 2018

I'm making centerpieces using dry manzanita branches for my daughter's sweet 16. What can I use to keep the branches from breaking off? I will decorate with LED lights, a few strands of crystals, and a few natural blooms for color.

I want to keep the branches sturdy. I have 8 red manzanita branches. I want to keep from further branches breaking off, few did during delivery. What can I use to make them sturdy? Please help!

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Gold Post Medal for All Time! 677 Posts
March 17, 20180 found this helpful

You can use clear strapping tape to fortify it before you hang decorations.

 

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March 17, 20180 found this helpful

Can you put the branches in an upright pot with rocks or something to hold it up?

Other people also spray paint theres.

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March 19, 20180 found this helpful

You can use a clear spray varnish, on them or a satin finish spray varnish to make them stronger.

 
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March 28, 2012

This is a page about forcing branches to bloom. In early spring many flowering shrubs provide us with budding branches which can be taken inside for floral arrangements.

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