Lowveld - Dec 2019

1. Cut the wood to size, making sure
the ends are cut at an angle to fit
together to form a triangle.
2. Drill holes where the dowel sticks
fit in to the sides of the tree.
3. Sand the wood with a sand block.
4. Put the dowel sticks in place with
glue on the one side and fit the other
side onto the dowel sticks, followed
by the base. All planks must be glued
first and allowed to dry.
5. Screw the planks together to keep
it secure.
6. Glue the triangle to the foot piece.
Once dry, screw the foot piece in to
secure.
7. Screw the cup hooks into the
dowel sticks where you want to hang
your decorations. If you struggle to
screw them in, make a small indent
with a drill.
8. Hang your decorations.
As an alternative to a festive wreath,
this Christmas sign can brighten
up your front door, mantelpiece or
and open spot where some cheer is
needed.
You will need
• 2x laminated pine cut 20cm wide
and 50cm in length, with the top
corners cut off. • Vinyl stickers with
Merry Christmas wording. These can
be printed at any printing store in
Mbombela. Be sure to take the cut
planks in to match the size. • Sisal
rope of 1m in length, cut in half.
• Christmas ribbon. • Sanding block.
• Paint or wood stain of your choice if
you are colouring the wood.
How to
1. Once the wood is cut, drill a hole in
the top of the two pieces to thread
through the rope. 2. Sand with the
sand block. 3. If you are colouring
the wood, paint or stain it with wood
stain and allow to dry. 4. Stick on the
stickers. 5. Thread through the sisal
rope. 6. Tie the Christmas ribbon at
the top into a neat bow.
BUCO has collaborated with Get It to bring you a creative project each month. All
items can be bought in store and assistants are on hand to cut any wood to size. Like
its Facebook page, BUCO Nelspruit, to stay up to date with craft workshops offered in
store. These make for crafty end-year functions, team building, kitchen teas or a lady’s
day out.
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