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Create these beautiful poinsettias for hanging or to use as table decorations at Christmas.
Materials:
- Felt in red and/or white and scraps of felt in black, brown or orange.
- Scissors
- Glue
- Paper clips
Instructions:
- Download and create templates onto stiff cardboard.
- Trace onto felt with a fine black pen and cut out.
- Pinch one end of each petal, apply glue and secure with paper clips (felt takes longer to dry)
- Take each petal and apply glue underneath; arrange petals on main flower so that they meet in the middle. Allow to dry.
- Cut small circles or make a small fringe in black or yellow felt and glue to middle of flower.
- See video if in doubt
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