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Candy Wreath Centerpiece

Materials for one wreath:

* Styrofoam ring
* Cellophane wrapped candies (about 2 lbs). Use an assortment or choose
just one kind. Peppermints are Christmasy.
* Several pins
* Two or three candles (to fit in the center of the wreath)
* Dinner plate large enough to hold the ring (or you can place the wreath
directly on the table).


Instructions:

1. To make the wreath, simply pin the candies to the Styrofoam ring until
it is completely covered. Pin through the one end of the cellophane on each
candy. Overlap so that the wreath is full.
2. Place the wreath on the dinner plate or on the table. Place the
candles in the center.
3. Remind guests who want to snitch a candy that they're held in with
pins.


Braided Wreath Napkin Rings

These easy wreathes make great napkin rings to dress up your table -- OR --
hang them on the tree!

Materials for one wreath:

* Three 8" x 1" strips of Christmas print fabric. Use three different
prints.
* 6" red ribbon
* Needle and a little thread


Instructions:

1. Braid the three pieces of fabric together.
2. Form a ring with the braid. Tack the ends together with thread. Trim
off any excess fabric.
3. Tie the ribbon in a large bow. Tack it to the wreath to conceal the
join.
4. To hang: stitch on a loop of ribbon, or glue on a loop of cord.