Episode 122: How to Make a Christmas Swag with Leslie Pelezo

Hi Everyone!

The Christmas season is fast approaching, and I will admit it, I haven't decorated in MONTHS!  We moved from OK to TX this summer, and my focus has been on painting, repairs, sewing and getting my girls settled into school and their sports.  SOOOO, when I saw Leslie Pelezo's pic of her Christmas swag on my Facebook group, Prettify Your Life, I was blown away!  When I discovered that she also lives in the Houston area I contacted her to see if she would be interested in filming with me to show my audience how to make it.  She generously agreed to share her knowledge! So, welcome Leslie Pelezo as Prettify Your Life's first in studio guest!!!

Here is a pic of the finished project we are going to talk about...isn't it GORGEOUS??!!

So, let's first talk supplies.  According to Leslie, here is what you need for this project (you can vary some things to your personal taste):

One 9 foot non-lit garland

One roll of deco mesh

One roll of 2 or 3" gold deco mesh ribbon (60 foot)

A few large rolls of wired ribbon of varying widths (Leslie actually used 5 different ribbons of varying sizes and colors. Only the white ribbon was NOT wired.)

Three 5" balls (Dollar Tree)

One or two six packs of glitter ornaments from Hobby Lobby 

Two flowers

One bird or critter of choice (though she didn't put one in this swag)

Five berry picks

Three feather picks

One dry-cleaning grade wire hanger

Pliers

Hot glue and hot glue gun

Scissors

Floral Wire

Wire cutters

Now, I have to warn you.  There is A LOT of information in these videos.  Due to You Tube limits, I had to break this video down into several parts.  More than likely your question will be answered in the videos, so please watch them all!  Hope you enjoy.  I learned so much from Leslie!

 

Here are some more pics of the finished swag:

Leslie totally inspired me.  She doesn't consider herself in the wreath business and, in fact, donates many of her creations to charitable auctions and events to help raise money.  Leslie also informed me that she never keeps her personal Christmas wreaths or swags.  About a week before Christmas she donates her yearly creations to a retirement home.  What a truly wonderful thing to do!  Thank you Leslie for being my Guest Teacher and for reigniting my creativity!!

Thanks for stopping by!

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