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Clementine Swag
Create a swath of sunshine with this citrus-inspired swag that can hang anywhere from your front door to your holiday mantel. Or, toss it down the center of your dining table for a citrus-inspired centerpiece. The clementines (also known as mandarin oranges) entwined with red berries and hydrangeas create a geometric feast for the eyes; add a few cloves for an extra aromatic breeze.

Materials:

	Clementines
	Antique Hydrangea
	Red berries on branches (Rozebottel, Ilex berries, California holly, etc., depending on the season)
	Secateurs (pruning shears)
	Natural raffia, or ready-made plait (braid), available from florist's suppliers or art supplies store
	Medium stub wires or hot glue gun
	2 heavy rubber bands

Instructions:

1.		Natural raffia comes in its own already tied bunch. Take the raffia and cut off one end to make square and even.
2.		Tie a rubber band 4-5 inches in from the end to make a tassel.
3.		Lay out the raffia and lightly spray water over the entire piece to make more pliable.
4.		Separate 3 equal amounts of raffia and braid in thirds, starting from the rubber band, to the desired length, and finish off with a tassel per instructions in step 2.
5.		Push a stub wire across and through the base of each clementine, from one side to the other. Attach to the raffia braid. Hide any ends.
6.		Cut the red berries, creating small bunches, and tie the stems together with stub wire. Using the remaining wire, secure the berries around the raffia braid at intervals around the clementines.
7.		Take an Antique Hydrangea flower ball and subdivide into smaller bunches. Then wrap the stems with stub wire and attach per instructions in step 6.

Note: Depending on the freshness of the clementines, this swag should last, in room temperature, for at least 2 weeks. The Antique Hydrangea will dry out but will remain looking fresh. Rozebottel and other berries might shrink a little but will still retain their color and style. When you buy the clementines, make sure they are extra-fresh and firm.

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