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Wooden embroidery hoop (3" for an ornament; 4" or 5" for wall decor)
Potpourri
Fine lace, tulle or fine netting
Gathered lace trim
White or hot glue
Paint or stain
Gold Cord or narrow ribbon for hanging 1. Paint or stain both hoops. Dry thoroughly.
2. Cut a piece of netting or tulle slightly larger then hoop and lay it over the smaller ring of the hoop.
3. Spread glue on central portion of netting; press potpourri evenly over the glue.
4. If lace has large openings, place another piece of netting over the potpourri. If lace is fine, omit this step.
5. Lay a piece of lace over all. Press an outer ring of hoop, pulling all layers tight. Tighten screw on outer hoop. Trim off excess netting and lace.
6. Optional: Glue flat lace design or motif on front with clear-drying white glue.
7. Glue lace trim around outer rim on back of hoop, using white or hot glue.
8. Use gold cord or narrow ribbon to hang the ornament from the hoop screw. Or sew hanger to back and cover the screw with a bow.
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