Fresh Kissing Ball

 




John 20:24-29
24 Now Thomas, one of the Twelve, called the Twin, was not with them when Jesus came. 
25 So the other disciples told him, "We have seen the Lord." But he said to them, "Unless I see in his hands the mark of the nails, and place my finger into the mark of the nails, and place my hand into his side, I will never believe." 
26 Eight days later, his disciples were inside again, and Thomas was with them. Although the doors were locked, Jesus came and stood among them and said, "Peace be with you." 
27 Then he said to Thomas, "Put your finger here, and see my hands; and put out your hand, and place it in my side. Do not disbelieve, but believe." 
28 Thomas answered him, "My Lord and my God!" 
29 Jesus said to him, "Have you believed because you have seen me? Blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed."      


This was time consuming but worth it!
I used greenery from the yard.
I used a wet oasis ball, which you need to cover in netting.
I used the netting bag that holds the onions from Walmart.
Soak the ball in water.
Run a ribbon through the entire length of the ball, to make this hole insert a wood pencil and secure with a knot, leaving excess ribbon at top, for a bow and hanger and the bottom for streamers.
Use floral pins, they resemble extra large stables, and secure the greenery.
It is February and that thing is still pretty!
I hung my outside but you can hang in doors!
Next Christmas. good Lord willing, I will use fresh cut balsam!