During the 1940's, it became fashionable to adorn packages with tiny trinkets. Often times, these festive bobbles were constructed out of tinsel and chenille pipe cleaners. These items were readily available and for pennies, a gift could be made glorious. Wreaths, candy canes, trees, and even Santa s were constructed out of the cheap, bendable and brightly colored stems.
Now, even though these stems have stood the test of time, the construction of package tie-ons have fallen out of fashion. It's too bad, since these little creations are fun, festive and easy to make. With a handful of pipe cleaners and a little imagination, many creations can be made. Plus - if you don't get it exactly right, you can simply unbend it and try again!
So, my first attempt was fashioning some poinsettias out of bump red chenille stems. It only took four stems, a few twists and bends to make one. The centers are made of some deconstructed vintage icicles. So easy. So fun. So cheap. So cute!
I made so many that I've just thrown them here and there in hopes that it will make my house and packages more festive!
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