Materials:
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- 2 Washcloths - holiday colors (sample features red and green)
- 1 Sprig holly
- 1 Stem Red Rose/li>
- 1 Sheet decorative velum
- 1 Yard decorative ribbon
- 1 Medium-sized rubber band
- Double-sided tape
- 1 Coaster
- 1 Watertube
- Floral clippers and scissors
- Floral preservative/food
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Step 1 - Make a 3-inch fold at the bottom of the long side of each washcloth. Fold this folded end to meet the edge of the opposite side of each washcloth.
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Step 2 - Stack the two folded washcloths on top of each other.
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Step 3 - Cut decorative velum to the height and length of the folded washcloths.
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Step 4 - Roll washcloths together and wrap decorative velum around them. Secure the velum around the washcloths with double-sided tape and then a rubber band for extra security.
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Step 5 - Tie the decorative ribbon in a square knot around the rubber band and place rolled washcloths on top of the coaster. (To tie a square knot: left over right, right over left).
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Step 6 - Cut holly and rose short and insert them into the watertube that has filled with floral preservative/food solution. Now place watertubed flower into the top of the rolled washcloths.
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