Things You'll Need:
- Ribbons
- Sheer Hosiery
- Greenery Branches
- Picture Hangers
- Fruits
- Nuts
- Paddle Wire
- Fruits
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Step 1
Cut 4-inch squares from discarded nylon pantyhose. Light colors work best and are less visible on the finished banner.
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Step 2
Wrap lemons, pomegranates, limes, crab apples, nuts and other long-lasting fruit in the sections of panty hose. Pull the nylon tightly across the fruit, twist the end and wrap the floral wire securely around the nylon, leaving 6 to 8 inches of wire.
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Step 3
Tie several wrapped nuts together into one cluster, leaving 6 to 8 inches of wire.
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Step 4
Tuck the prepared fruits and nuts into the greenery on the banner, wiring them in place as you go. Leave some space between the fruit.
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Step 5
Add a bow to the center if desired.
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Step 6
Hang the banner on the wall with a picture hook.
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Step 1
Select two long branches of greenery like oak, magnolia or holly as the foundation of the banner's frame. The branches should be 16 to 24 inches long.
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Step 2
Place the two branches end to end, overlapping them by 6 inches.
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Step 3
Wire them together with floral wire, also known as paddle wire.
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Step 4
Select a few shorter branches and wire the ends of the stems to the center point of the frame, with the tips of the branches facing out toward either end of the banner.
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Step 5
Tie an additional wire around the middle of the shorter branches and the frame to keep them from flopping over. Continue adding branches until the banner looks full and lush.
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Step 6
Turn the banner over and select the two strongest branches. String wire between the two so that you can hang your banner when it is complete. Use several thicknesses of wire for extra support.
