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Supplies:
Foil Cones
Santa Scraps (we used S7331, S7220, S7314)
Dresden Trims (DFW852, DF8006, DFW749, DF8724, DF818, DFW782, DF7307)
Dresden Borders (DFW219 and DFW221)
Holly Leaves, Berry Stamen, Mini Poinsettias
1/8" Velvet Ribbons
Fancy Metallic Trims (OST102 and OTX-06 and OT05 and OT07), Pierced Velvet Ribbon
Clear-Drying Craft Glue (Alleene's Tacky Glue)
Scissors
Cotton Swabs
To have your candy cone double as an ornament, simply add a hanger. Cut a 10" piece of 1/8" velvet ribbon. Glue each end to sides of cone at the mid-way point. Line up the ends of the ribbon with the crepe border for a clean and balanced look. Let dry.
Step 2: Embellish Top Edge of Cone
It takes about 6-1/2" of trim to go around the cone with a little overlap. Glue Dresden trim, velvet ribbon or metallic trim around the top edge where crepe meets foil. Let dry.
To make a foil holly leaf cuff: trim stems off 12 foil holly leaves (6 green, 6 silver). Glue leaves along top of cone, alternating silver-green-silver-green. Let dry. The wired part of the stem that remains on the leaf backs can be bent to match the curve of the cone for a more "close to the cone" application.
Step 3: Add Holly + Berry or Poinsettia Embellishments
Twist together stems of two holly leaves. Trim twist to about 1/4" and bend under, hiding it behind one of the leaves. Glue in place on cone and let dry.
Twist together stems of 3 holly berry stamen. Trim twist to about 1/8" and bend under. Glue in place over leaves and let dry.
Cut stem of mini poinsettia about 1/8" below flower. Glue in place over holly leaves. Let dry. Stem remnant can be tucked in between leaves for a central placement.
Alternatively, glue a red Dresden bow over holly leaves. Let dry.
Step 4: Embellish Cones
Glue desired mix of Dresdens and scraps to cones. Let dry.
Several styles are shown below in Variations: scrap directly on cone, Dresdens with no scraps, Dresden medallions + Santa scraps and Dresden + scrap + gold foil leaves.
Step 5: Ribbon Tie Closure
Fill your cone with candies or other small treats. Gather crepe and tie with an 11" piece of narrow velvet ribbon or other trim.
Tips and Notes:
-- Pierced velvet ribbons and Dresden border DFW221 look lovely around the top of the cone but don't lay flat without puckering. We applied glue along the upper edge only and let the bottom edges hang away from the cones slightly. The look is dimensional and interesting, and is shown above right.
-- Dresden medallions also look good curved around the cone but not glued down everywhere. You can gently curve the medallions before glueing them down or adding scraps.
-- Customize Dresdens by cutting pieces apart: cut DFW403 in half and add a Dresden star in between, shown above center. Glue pieces at four points around lower part of cone for added interest.
-- Take care to keep glue off foil of cones -- it will be visible. Any excess can be swiped up with a damp cotton swab.
-- Crepe is not colorfast and will easily transfer color if moistened. Keep completed cones out of direct sunlight to avoid fading.
Variations:
Here are supply details for the variations we created:
Below left: Cone in all red +Dresden wreath DF8724 in green + bow DFW782 in red + script DF818 in antique gold + Foil Holly Leaves 6 leaves in green and 6 in silver + 1/8" velvet ribbons in Cardinal Red and Spruce
Below center: Cone in all red + Dresden halo DF7307 in silver + border DFW221 in silver + Santa scrap from sheet S7220 + Foil Holly Leaves in silver + Stamen MNC80 + 1/8" velvet ribbon in Cardinal Red + Silver Metallic Cord
Below right: Cone in red/green + Dresden medallion DF8006 in antique gold + DFW749 in antique gold + bow DFW782 in red + Santa scrap from sheet S7220 + Foil Holly Leaves in green + Pierced Velvet Ribbon PV-06 in soft green + 1/8" velvet ribbons in Cardinal Red and Spruce
Item No. VR125-SPRG
This tiny plush and soft velvet ribbon trim in spruce green measures just 1/8" wide (3.175mm). 100% polyester. Makes a lovely accent for gift wrapping, craft and sewing projects. Priced at $1.49 per yard, please enter the number of yards desired below.
Item No. VR125-PRD
This tiny plush and soft velvet ribbon trim in poppy red measures just 1/8" wide (3.175mm). 100% polyester. Makes a lovely accent for gift wrapping, craft and sewing projects. Priced at $1.49 per yard, please enter the number of yards desired below.
Item No. VR125-IV
This tiny plush and soft velvet ribbon trim in ivory measures just 1/8" wide (3.175mm). 100% polyester. Makes a lovely accent for gift wrapping, craft and sewing projects. Priced at $1.49 per yard, please enter the number of yards desired below.
Item No. VR125-GRN
This tiny plush and soft velvet ribbon trim in green measures just 1/8" wide (3.175mm). 100% polyester. Makes a lovely accent for gift wrapping, craft and sewing projects. Priced per yard, please enter the number of yards desired below.
Item No. VR125-EUC
This tiny plush and soft velvet ribbon trim in eucalyptus green measures just 1/8" wide (3.175mm). 100% polyester. Makes a lovely accent for gift wrapping, craft and sewing projects. Priced per yard, please enter the number of yards desired below.
Item No. VR125-EGG
This tiny plush and soft velvet ribbon trim in eggshell measures just 1/8" wide (3.175mm). It has a very subtle shimmery edge. 100% polyester. Makes a lovely accent for gift wrapping, craft and sewing projects. Priced per yard, please enter the number of yards desired below.
Item No. VR125-DPGR
This tiny plush and soft velvet ribbon trim in deepest green measures just 1/8" wide (3.175mm). 100% polyester. Makes a lovely accent for gift wrapping, craft and sewing projects. Priced per yard, please enter the number of yards desired below.
Item No. VR125-CAR
This tiny plush and soft velvet ribbon trim in cardinal red measures just 1/8" wide (3.175mm). 100% polyester. Makes a lovely accent for gift wrapping, craft and sewing projects. Priced per yard, please enter the number of yards desired below.
Item No. VAS014
1 bundle of approx. 48 double-ended flower stamen. Stems are green, with glossy red berry tips. 2-1/2" long overall with tips measuring 1/4" long x 1/8" wide. Stamen have sturdy wired stems that hold their shape well once bent. Made in Germany.
Item No. S7331
1 sheet of scraps featuring Victorian Santas. Sheet measures 6.5" x 9.25". Scraps are die-cut and embossed on acid-free paper. Made in Germany.
Item No. S7314
1 sheet of scraps featuring Santas with children and a moon. Sheet measures 6.5" x 9.25". Scraps are die-cut and embossed on acid-free paper. Made in Germany.
Item No. S7220
1 sheet of scraps featuring Santa faces and bells. Sheet measures 6.5" x 9.25". Scraps are die-cut and embossed on acid-free paper. Made in Germany.
Item No. PV-06
This plush and soft velvet ribbon trim in soft green measures 7/16" wide (11 mm) and has a pretty pennant point design. Makes a lovely accent for gift wrapping, craft and sewing projects. Priced per yard, please enter the number of yards desired below.
Item No. PV-05
This plush and soft velvet ribbon trim in light tan measures 7/16" wide (11 mm) and has a pretty pierced scallop and dot design. Makes a lovely accent for gift wrapping, craft and sewing projects. Priced per yard, please enter the number of yards desired below.
Item No. PV-02
This plush and soft velvet ribbon trim in deep violet purple measures 7/16" wide (11 mm) and has a pretty pierced scallop and dot design. Makes a lovely accent for gift wrapping, craft and sewing projects. Priced per yard, please enter the number of yards desired below.
Item No. OTX-06-BL
This fancy trim in metallic bright gold and blue is a favorite for making Christmas ornaments due to its old fashioned look and petite size. Trim measures 1/4" wide. Hand wash cold or dry clean. Made in Germany. Sold by the yard, please enter the number of yards desired below.
Item No. OT07-S
This silver metallic cord is a favorite for making Christmas ornaments due to its bendability and petite size. Trim measures just over 1/16" wide. Hand wash cold or dry clean.Sold by the yard, please enter the number of yards desired below.
Item No. OT05-W
This fancy trim in metallic old gold and white is a favorite for making Christmas ornaments due to its old fashioned look and petite size. Trim measures 3/16" wide which is just under 1/4". Hand wash cold or dry clean. This trim is vintage old store stock. Sold by the yard, please enter the number of yards desired below.
Item No. OT05-NBL
This fancy trim in metallic old gold and navy blue is a favorite for making Christmas ornaments due to its old fashioned look and petite size. Trim measures 3/16" wide which is just under 1/4". Hand wash cold or dry clean. This trim is vintage old store stock. Sold by the yard, please enter the number of yards desired below.
Item No. OT05-BU
This fancy trim in metallic old gold and burgundy is a favorite for making Christmas ornaments due to its old fashioned look and petite size. Trim measures 3/16" wide which is just under 1/4". Hand wash cold or dry clean. This trim is vintage old store stock. Sold by the yard, please enter the number of yards desired below.
Item No. OST102-Y
This pretty metallic trim has an elaborate woven gold loop design with a golden yellow header and measures 5/8" wide. It is old store stock, made in the USA. Priced per yard, please enter the number of yards desired below.
Item No. OST102-PU
This pretty metallic trim has an elaborate woven gold loop design with a lavendar purple header and measures 5/8" wide. It is old store stock, made in the USA. Priced per yard, please enter the number of yards desired below.
Item No. OST102-PK
This pretty metallic trim has an elaborate woven gold loop design with a light pink header and measures 5/8" wide. It is old store stock, made in the USA. Priced per yard, please enter the number of yards desired below.
Item No. OST102-PCH
This pretty metallic trim has an elaborate woven gold loop design with a peach header and measures 5/8" wide. It is old store stock, made in the USA. Priced per yard, please enter the number of yards desired below.
Item No. OST102-BL
This pretty metallic trim has an elaborate woven gold loop design with a blue header and measures 5/8" wide. It is old store stock, made in the USA. Priced per yard, please enter the number of yards desired below.
Item No. NLC126-SF
Set of 12 embossed paper birch leaves in metallic silver foil paper. Each leaf measures 1-3/4" long by 1" wide with 1-1/2" paper wrapped wire stems. Leaf backs are white paper. Handmade in the Czech Republic. Please note that there may be some creasing or very light color loss from the manufacturing process.
Item No. NLC126-GF
Set of 12 embossed paper birch leaves in metallic gold foil paper. Each leaf measures 1-3/4" long by 1" wide with 1-1/2" paper wrapped wire stems. Leaf backs are white paper. Handmade in the Czech Republic. Please note that there may be some creasing or very light color loss from the manufacturing process.
Item No. NLC116-STG
Set of 12 petite embossed velvet holly leaves in sage green. Each leaf measures 1-5/8" long by 7/8" wide with 2" paper wrapped wire stem. Handmade in the Czech Republic exclusively for us.
Item No. NLC116-SF
Set of 12 petite embossed paper holly leaves in metallic silver foil paper. Each leaf measures 1-5/8" long by 7/8" wide with 2" paper wrapped wire stem. Leaf backs are white paper. Handmade in the Czech Republic exclusively for us. Please note that there may be some creasing or very light color loss from the manufacturing process.
Item No. NLC116-PK
Set of 12 petite embossed velvet holly leaves in mixed pink. Each leaf measures 1-5/8" long by 7/8" wide with 2" paper wrapped wire stem. Handmade in the Czech Republic exclusively for us.
Item No. NLC116-LG
Set of 12 petite embossed velvet holly leaves in pale green. Each leaf measures 1-5/8" long by 7/8" wide with 2" paper wrapped wire stem. Handmade in the Czech Republic exclusively for us.
Item No. NLC116-LAC-TL
Bundle of 12 embossed paper holly leaves that have been lacquered a pretty shade of teal blue. The lacquer pools and collects in the embossed veins for a pretty vintage look. Leaf is stiff and not bendable.Each leaf measures 1-1/2" long by 7/8" wide with 4" brown paper wrapped wire stems. Handmade in the Czech Republic: each leaf has been cut and embossed with vintage dies, then hand dipped in lacquer.
Item No. NLC116-LAC-MX
Bundle of 15 embossed paper holly leaves that have been lacquered in pretty hues. Bundle contains 3 leaves each of sage green, light blue, green, cream and teal blue for a total of 15 leaves.The lacquer pools and collects in the embossed veins for a pretty vintage look. Leaf is stiff and not bendable.Each leaf measures 1-1/2" long by 7/8" wide with 4" brown paper wrapped wire stems. Handmade in the Czech Republic: each le...(click for more)
Item No. NLC116-LAC-LGR
Bundle of 12 embossed paper holly leaves that have been lacquered a pretty shade of sage green. The lacquer pools and collects in the embossed veins for a pretty vintage look. Leaf is stiff and not bendable.Each leaf measures 1-1/2" long by 7/8" wide with 4" brown paper wrapped wire stems. Handmade in the Czech Republic: each leaf has been cut and embossed with vintage dies, then hand dipped in lacquer.
Item No. NLC116-LAC-LB
Bundle of 12 embossed paper holly leaves that have been lacquered a pretty shade of very light blue. The lacquer pools and collects in the embossed veins for a pretty vintage look. Leaf is stiff and not bendable.Each leaf measures 1-1/2" long by 7/8" wide with 4" brown paper wrapped wire stems. Handmade in the Czech Republic: each leaf has been cut and embossed with vintage dies, then hand dipped in lacquer.
Item No. NLC116-LAC-GR
Bundle of 12 embossed paper holly leaves that have been lacquered a pretty shade of green. The lacquer pools and collects in the embossed veins for a pretty vintage look. Leaf is stiff and not bendable.Each leaf measures 1-1/2" long by 7/8" wide with 4" brown paper wrapped wire stems. Handmade in the Czech Republic: each leaf has been cut and embossed with vintage dies, then hand dipped in lacquer.
Item No. NLC116-LAC-CR
Bundle of 12 embossed paper holly leaves that have been lacquered a pretty shade of cream. The lacquer pools and collects in the embossed veins for a pretty vintage look. Leaf is stiff and not bendable.Each leaf measures 1-1/2" long by 7/8" wide with 4" brown paper wrapped wire stems. Handmade in the Czech Republic: each leaf has been cut and embossed with vintage dies, then hand dipped in lacquer.
Item No. NLC116-GRF
Set of 12 petite embossed paper holly leaves in metallic green foil paper. Each leaf measures 1-5/8" long by 7/8" wide with 2" paper wrapped wire stem. Leaf backs are white paper. Handmade in the Czech Republic exclusively for us. Please note that there may be some creasing or very light color loss from the manufacturing process.
Item No. NLC116-GF
Set of 12 petite embossed paper holly leaves in metallic gold foil paper. Each leaf measures 1-5/8" long by 7/8" wide with 2" paper wrapped wire stem. Leaf backs are white paper. Handmade in the Czech Republic exclusively for us. Please note that there may be some creasing or very light color loss from the manufacturing process.
Item No. NLC116-DG
Set of 12 petite embossed velvet holly leaves in dark green. Each leaf measures 1-5/8" long by 7/8" wide with 2" paper wrapped wire stem. Handmade in the Czech Republic exclusively for us.
Item No. NAT-91
Bundle of 12 red fabric poinsettias with subtle gold glittered centers. Blossoms measure approx. 1/2" across with green wired stems measuring 5" long. Imported from Austria. These blooms are exquisitely made using antique dies and flower crafting techniques.
Item No. MNC81
1 bag of approx. 50 stems of double-ended berry stamen. Stems are dark brown, with metallic gold berry tips. 2-5/8" long overall with tips measuring 1/4" long x about 1/8" wide. Stamen have sturdy wired stems that hold their shape well once bent. Made in Czech Republic.
Item No. MNC80
1 bag of approx. 50 stems of double-ended berry stamen. Stems are dark brown, with glossy red berry tips. 2-5/8" long overall with tips measuring 1/4" long x about 3/16" wide. Stamen have sturdy wired stems that hold their shape well once bent. Made in Czech Republic.
Item No. DFW852AG
Sheet of 240 classic Dresden stars, each measuring 1/4". Antique gold foil on front, white paper on reverse. Made in Germany.
Item No. DFW749S
Sheet of 26 Dresden stars and halos, largest measures 1 1/2" x 1 1/2". Silver foil on both sides. Made in Germany.
Item No. DFW749G
Sheet of 26 Dresden stars and halos, largest measures 1 1/2" x 1 1/2". Gold foil on both sides. Made in Germany.
Item No. DFW749AG
Sheet of 26 Dresden stars and halos, largest measures 1 1/2" x 1 1/2". Antique gold foil on front, white paper on reverse. Made in Germany.
Item No. DFW221S
6 strips each measuring 21" long of baroque Dresden trim, for a total of 120". Silver foil on front, beige paper on reverse. Design is 3/8" wide. Made in Germany.
Item No. DFW221R
6 strips each measuring 21" long of baroque Dresden trim, for a total of 126". Red foil on front, beige paper on reverse. Design is 3/8" wide. Made in Germany.
Item No. DFW221GR
6 strips each measuring 21" long of baroque Dresden trim, for a total of 126". Green foil on front, beige paper on reverse. Design is 3/8" wide. Made in Germany.