Lifesaver Tree

Christmas Craft Projects - Lifesaver Tree

Kids big or small will enjoy making this easy and edible tree project.

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Materials: 1- 6"-7" sprig of pine branch;1-terra cotta pot 3"; crimson red and god acrylic paint; hot glue gun and glue stick; 2-3 feet of red ribbon; lifesavers (variety pack) 1 chocolate wrapped heart for top of tree; florists foam; paint brush.

Instructions:

1. Paint all around the terra-cotta pot up to the rim with the red crimson acrylic paint. Allow to dry and then paint the rim with the gold paint. Be sure all paint is completely dry before continuing.

2. Fill the base with florists foam and push pine branch into the foam.

3. Weave the red ribbon through the branches as garland.

4. Gently push the lifesavers (alternating colors) onto the tips of the branches or you may use a small amount of glue on the tips to secure them.

6. Glue the lifesavers around the gold rim of the pot.

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