~Lavender Pomander Ball~

Supplies...

• 1 Lavender Sphere (3-4" diameter)
• Scissors
• 9 Strands Of Raffia
• Ruler
• 10 Pink Rose Buds
• Glue (Hot or Tacky)
• 15-20 Green Myrtle Leaves
• 20-22 Gauge Floral Wire
• 1 Stem Natural Caspia
• Wire Cutters

  Instructions:

  1. Gather 4 pieces of raffia together and tie a knot in the center. Place the knot on the lavender ball and wrap two strands up one side and two strands up the opposite side. Tie them in a knot on top, opposite the knot on the bottom. Do the same with the other 4 strands, wrapping them up to the top opposite each other and knotting them together. The second set should be alternated between the first set so each quadrant of the ball is covered with raffia.
  2. Tie the ends of the raffia into a bow. Cut the last piece of raffia to 12" and bend it into a loop. Knot the ends together and bend a 3" piece of floral wire over the knot. Insert the wire into the ball behind the bow. This creates a raffia loop for hanging the pomander.
  3. Glue the rose buds around the center of the bow. Glue the myrtle leaves around the roses and bow, fanning out in all directions.
  4. Cut the caspia into 1/2" sections and glue it in among the roses and leaves, fanning it out in all directions.

NOTES: You can also substitute some lovely silk ribbons for the raffia if you'd like, and silk rose buds instead of real ones...
They're also great housewarming gifts or nice for Mother's Day, too! =)

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