- If you want to add a warm and comforting feeling to your tree, try your hand at making popcorn and/or cranberry garlands for your tree. You'll need a sewing needle, thread and popped air popcorn (no butter or salt here!) or fresh cranberries. Simply thread the needle and carefully pierce each piece of popcorn or cranberry and continue until a string of adequate length has been created. The great thing about garlands like this is you can string them in the back yard after the holidays and let the birds, squirrels and other critters enjoy them! In fact, I make special garlands just for them and decorate the back yard shortly before Christmas and enjoy several days of great bird watching as they feast.
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