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On my online workbook this week: It’s the most… it’s the most… wonderful Patina Copper Christmas Tree of all!

Dear

This week's inspiration is untangling the year's stress knots... It's almost Christmas.

My tip for you this week is all about untangling rosary vines. They are so amazing to use… because they are so easy to use and stay perfectly in place over and under, wherever you place them. But this wonderful natural ability to be hooked can also be really frustrating when you design with them. They tangle in no time!

My advice is to place the tangled ball on a large, flat working surface. Extend the end bits of the vine as far out as possible. Start to untangle the vine each time aiming to use up as much working space as possible. Spread it out. In no time the vine will be untangled.

This sounds silly but try it. It works! Trust me, I have become a Rosary Vine Untangling Expert. An RVUE- it’s a thing now.

Enjoy!

Every good wish,

Christine

Ps: This Spread It Out To Occupy The Most Floor Space Possible trick also works for untangling Christmas lights.

 
 
This week's design and tutorial
 
 
It’s the most… it’s the most… wonderful Patina Copper Christmas Tree of all!
 
This is the fourth of my Christmas 2021 series of designs. This year in the form of a mini workshop… my Christmas present to you. Paint copper to add a beautiful patina to a half and half Christmas tree.
 
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Half and Half Copper and Twig Christmas tree
 
Cut a tree from copper and twigs for a long lasting tabletop Christmas decoration.
 
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Snippets...

I mentioned a few week's ago that I received a notification that my book's price is going to increase. I have decided to delay this increase for just a bit longer from my side. The price will, however, automatically go up in some places but hopefully if you shop around you will still find it at the old price for a little while longer. For more information about my book: The Effortless Floral Craftsman

 

There is still time for you to win a copy of my book The Effortless Floral Craftsman in the latest edition of the The Flower Arranger Magazine See page 36 of the Winter issue.

 

How about you?

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