How to make a lemon and lime wreath

Lemons and limes might not grow where you live, but that doesn't mean you can't enjoy their cheerful beauty. This wreath is made with fake fruits, so you can enjoy it no matter where you are or what the time of year.
This wreath is almost too easy to make, but that's part of what makes it such a great project. Anyone could make it, so watch the video and read the instructions below to see how it's done.
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Materials
- Wire wreath ring
- Fake leaves
- Wire cutters
- Floral wire
- Fake lemons and limes
- Floral pins
- Twine
- Thick yellow ribbon
- Scissors
- Hot glue gun
Instructions
1. Trim off the stem the first sprig of fake leaves and use several pieces of floral wire to attach it to the wreath ring.
2. Repeat until the entire wreath is covered in foliage.
3. Pierce a fake lemon with a floral pin and attach it to the wreath.
4. Continue doing this with the rest of the lemons and the limes until you have as many of them on your wreath as you'd like.
5. Cut off a piece of twine and tie it in a big loop around the top of the wreath for hanging.
6. Cut a length of yellow ribbon, trimming the ends into points, and tie it into a bow.
7. Glue the bow to the bottom of the wreath with hot glue.
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