Moss and Boxwood Kissing Ball

16 Turn to me and be gracious to me, for I am lonely and afflicted. 

17 The troubles of my heart are enlarged; bring me out of my distresses. 

18 Consider my affliction and my trouble, and forgive all my sins.  - Psalm 25:16-18

1 Oasis foam block whittled into ball

Boxwood ( cut tiny twigs from sturdy parts so it will stick and cover)

Moss from Hobby Lobby ( hot glue on)

Ribbon (Christmas 1/4 inch)

Stretchy Net ( from bag of fruit)

Wire (florist)

Whittle and shape oasis into ball shape, cover with net and water.

Cut long double length bottom to top.

Need to have 4 inch piece at top for hanger.

Twist on bottom into small circles so it will not slip back through.

In small sections, drizzle hot glue then add thin layers of moss, press until glue dries.

Cover the whole ball.

At the top, start adding sturdy twigs of boxwood.

Coverage can be a lot or a little.

Add ribbon on top with a florist pin.

Add streamers to bottom with florist pins.

2017 Christmas Mailbox

to give light to those who sit in darkness and in the shadow of death, to guide our feet into the way of peace."  - Luke 1:79

2 pieces large wet oasis (wet with water)

Greens from the yard

Floral wire 

Wire snips

Net bag (you can get these from 5 lb. fruit )

Bow

Ornament 

Place oasis in stretchy net bag and tie.

Secure with wire in two different directions being careful not to cut oasis. 

If you have chicken wire, you could definitely create a cage from it.

Wet your oasis.

Secure oasis to mailbox.

Arrange greens.

Add bow and ornaments.