How do you make a mistletoe out of construction paper?
DIY Paper Mistletoe with Template
- Print and cut out the template.
- Trace onto cardstock or felt.
- Cut, layer and glue the stems together.
- Glue on white pom-poms or cardstock circles for the berries.
- Add a bow for a festive flourish.
- Hang and wait for someone to meet you under the mistletoe!
How do you make mistletoe out of pipe cleaners?
Pipe Cleaner Mistletoe or Holly Garland
- Bend and twist the end of a pipe cleaner to make a loop.
- Attach two pipe cleaners together by twisting the straight ends together.
- Glue pom poms on for mistletoe or holly berries.
- Hang up mistletoe with a pretty ribbon and give your little sweetie a kiss!
What is a Christmas mistletoe?
Mistletoe is a plant that grows on range of trees including willow, apple and oak trees. The tradition of hanging it in the house supposedly goes back to the times of the ancient Druids; however, there’s little evidence that this happened.
How do you make a mistletoe bundle?
Mistletoe Bundle To make a simple hanging mistletoe decoration, cut three 6-inch sections of vine and fasten the ends together with a rubber band. Tie a ribbon around the vines to cover up the rubber band and make a loop out of the ribbon to hang the decoration.
Where should mistletoe be hung?
Mistletoe is traditionally hung above a threshold, where unsuspecting guests might be expected to walk. In addition to spawning the “kissing beneath the mistletoe” tradition at Christmas, mistletoe has been used to welcome the New Year and ward off evil.
How do you make Christmas ornaments with pipe cleaners and beads?
Take two pipe cleaners of the same color and cut them in half to make four sections. Twist them over each other at the center, so you end up with an eight-pointed star. Clip the ends of the pipe cleaners so each arm of the star is the same approximate length. Now string beads onto each arm of the star.