Oh, Christmas tree, oh Christmas tree! We’ve got a way to
make your evergreen’s branches lovelier than ever this year with a decorating idea
that oozes holiday tradition: strands of popcorn and fresh cranberries.
What you’ll need:
A large bowl full of day-old popcorn. If you opt for microwave popcorn, choose a variety
without butter and salt. Stale popcorn holds together better than fresh, which
has a tendency to crumble.
A bowl of fresh cranberries
Fishing line
Needle
What you’ll do:
Thread your needle, but don’t cut the fishing line until
your finished…or it becomes too long and unmanageable. Now it’s time to start
threading! You can alternate popcorn and cranberries, or make a popcorn strand
and a cranberry strand. Make sure your needle goes through the center of each
piece of popcorn of cranberry.
All finished? Snip the end of your fishing line and tie a
few thick, tight knots in both ends. Drape the strands on your Christmas tree—I
recommend doing it after the lights but before the ornaments—and enjoy.
Do you have pets?
Keep temptation at bay by keeping your tasty strands a few feet out of reach.
Is Mom worried about hanging real live food on the tree
for weeks on end? Compromise and hang your
strands on a tree outside right before the big day. It’ll look super festive,
and give the squirrels and birds a chance to have a celebratory feast, too.
Note: Cranberries have a tendency to stain clothes, so
make sure you’re wearing some old ones that you don’t mind getting messy.
BY BRITTANY TAYLOR ON 12/1/2010 4:42:00 PM
POSTED IN diy, room decor