Learn how to make a swag wreath studded with red berries and topped with a big red bow.
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Here are some crafting techniques that will teach you how to make a swag wreath in only 30 minutes.
Wire the sprays to the swag.
Leaving a 10-inch tail, make a 5-inch loop, holding the ribbon between your thumb and index finger.
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Continue holding the ribbon, and make a second loop the same size in the opposite direction.
Continue until you have six loops.
Wrap wire around the bow center, not trimming the wire ends.
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For the remaining bow tails, wire the remaining piece of ribbon to the center.
Trim the wire and ribbon ends.
If you’re using real berries, use florists wire instead of hot glue.
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You could also hang it under an outdoor light fixture or tie it to a front porch railing.
Regularly mist swags with water every few days, especially on their cut stems, to keep them fresh.
You should also keep them away from direct sunlight and heat to help them last longer.
Swags will look fresh for several weeks to a few months.
