WHATEVER form
your creativity takes, a
homemade gift is
always appreciated.
Whether it’s holiday bak-.
ing or a decorative ball for

the Christmas tree, the recipi-
ent is sure to love the gitt

and appreciate your efforts.

These simple glitter balls
can be made in minutes. Tic
them to packages or box one
up as a special gift,

Materials:
1 package glass ball orna-

ments

glitter pens or loose
glitter

glue gun

newspaper

pencil

Spread out some
aper on your work-
ing space. [fF you are
unable to find the
glitter pens ordinary

. glitter and glue will

LITTER and glue combine to. > miake. a wonderful, and per-
sonal, gitt for the peope ¥ you care about. .

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work just fine.

Pencil your design on
the ball before apply-
ing the glue. Once
you are satisfied with
the pencil design .
carefully apply the
glue to the pattern
and immediately pour
on the glitter.

It’s best to Iet the
design dry on one
area before. moving
onto the other areas
of the ball. -

These pretty balls can
be displayed under

glass or in a bow] as a‘

table arrangement.
Decorate them in a
varicty of patterns

and place them
arcund your home to
create a festive touch!
—— Barb Lunter is a
West Vancouver resi-
dent. Her Christmas
Florals are available at
Eleanor Mack, Da
Vinci’s and Avant

cember 13.

Send questions or ideas to Barb

Sunday, December 12, 1999 —- North Shore News - 23

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ittering up the Christmas tree

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