Mail carriers frown upon the swag interfering with opening and closing the door.ġ1. Make sure it is secure and will not slip out of place. For traditional mailboxes, you will want to secure the swag completely around the box.
Once you have it positioned, you can either wire or zip tie the swag in place. This is where the friend comes in handy they can assist in making sure the swag is symmetrical.ġ0. Place the swags as you like them, then take a step back to see how it looks. Someone to lend a helping hand will make the next few steps easier.ĩ. Now head out to the mailbox with your two swags, bow, pinecones or bauble of choice and zip ties. Cut wire long enough to wrap around the item, leaving a tail long enough to secure to the swag.Ĩ. Instead of wiring each pinecone individually to the swag, we connected the cones together using the floral wire. Pinecones spray-painted gold are one choice. Bauble of choice is limited only by your imagination. Wired ribbon is easiest to manipulate into place.ħ. Next we make the bow! Don’t be intimidated. The final swag should be bound together by tying wire a few inches above the stem bases.Ħ.
If a branch is not as full as you would like, bind two together using floral wire or zip ties.ĥ. This step is easiest done wearing gloves and holding the stems’ base. For example, magnolia could be the base, and pine and cedar could be strategically manipulated to fit between the magnolia leaves. Place the larger branches toward the back and “stack” on top. Form the swag by collecting various sizes of greenery. Mixing foliage sizes and types will add depth to your swag.ģ.
Depending on your mailbox size and shape, more or less might be needed. You will need several branches of your greenery of choice, approximately 2-3 feet in length. Holly and nandina can also be gathered for their berries.Ģ. Evergreens such as holly, cedar, pine, juniper, magnolia and rosemary make wonderful swags. Additional items of choice might include ribbon, baubles and greenery. Supplies needed to make a sway include gloves, pruners, wire cutters, floral wire, scissors and zip ties. Swags are easy to make and add a festive touch.ġ.
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