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DECEMBER 2021 PUBLISHER
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Julie Brown Patton | julie.patton@lifestylepubs.com AD DESIGNER
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TIME REALLY FLIES WHEN YOU’RE HAVING THIS MUCH FUN SHARING ALL
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THE WONDERFUL STORIES THAT MAKE UP NEWTOWN. This month, we’ve
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compiled a gift guide with some of the season’s goodies for those working on their giving lists. As we begin to usher in fresh ideas, take a look at the SUV on page 26 that's becoming known as the future of luxury -- and electric vehicles. Getting ready to remodel? Then, check out the flooring and rug services that Holland Floor Covering can pro-
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vide, starting on page 30. With lasting empathy, we share condolences with our friends at Holland Floor Covering, who lost their beloved patriarch, David “Dave” Hansbarger. He passed suddenly on Oct. 19. Their holiday season will be missing this key person, and the community mourns the loss of a dedicated leader. I'm delighted to share a recipe for pineapple stuffing (yes, to add a light, tropical flair), one that my family looks forward to consuming each year. My late mother in-law, "Grandma Diane," was a fabulous cook. We looked forward to everything she made; however, her Pineapple Surprise was a fan favorite. Maybe you can add her recipe to your holiday menu! We also were fortunate that an area resident also shared her great-grandmother's cookie/dessert recipe from Norway. And we wish
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delicious, as evidenced from the photo here and others on page 8.
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As 2021 comes to a close, we express our appreciation for you, engaged readers
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FEATURES 22 Grandma Diane’s Pineapple Surprise Newtown Lifestyle Publisher Shares Family Recipe That’s Favorite Tradition
26 Luxury, Technology And Safety Redesigned Lexus Delivers SUV That Checks All The Boxes
30 Holland Floor Covering This Team Offers Latest And Greatest In Floor Fashion
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38 Winter Forest Craft Project Step-By-Step DIY For Creating Versatile Felt Forest Centerpiece
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Good Times
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AROUND TOWN
MCCAFFREY’S NEWTOWN HOLIDAY PARADE IS BACK FOR 2021 Newtown
Business
Association
members will present McCaffrey’s Newtown Holiday Parade on Dec. 5 from 2-4 p.m. This huge event is a family tradition that provides magical experiences for the whole community. The parade kicks off from South State Street at the Stocking Works. It continues
north
to
Washington
Avenue and makes a left turn, then turns right onto Sycamore Street. It eventually ends at the corner of Sycamore Street and Durham Road. The
parade
award
categories
judged include: Most Unique Float, Most Festive Float, Best Overall Float,
Most
Creative
Non-Float
Vehicle, Best Holiday Spirit NonFloat Vehicle, Best Small Walking Group,
Best
Mid-Size
Waling
Group, Best Large Walking Group, Best
Costume
Mummers,
Best
Performance Mummers and Best in Show. All winners receive a certificate of recognition, and are scheduled to be announced shortly after the parade ends and posted on the Newtown
Business
Association's
Facebook page. In past years, more than 50 groups participated in the parade, totaling 1,800-plus people. For details about participating ($100 per entity) or sponsorship opportunities, visit NewtownBA.org/events.
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one member and secretary. + Shade Tree Commission: Openings for two members.
+ Environmental Advisory Council:
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Openings for two members. + Newtown Bucks County Jt. Municipal Authority: Opening for
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one member. + Planning Commission: Opening for one member.
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+ Recreation Board: Opening for one additional member (one existing vacancy). + Zoning Hearing Board: Openings for one member and one alternate. + UCC & UFC Board of Appeals: Opening for one member. + Vacancy Board: Opening for one member. Council
committees
regularly
meet in Newtown within Council Chambers, 23 North State St., unless otherwise announced. Any Borough resident willing to volunteer should supply a letter of interest and complete a volunteer application (available online at BoroughOfNewtown.com/ volunteers-needed). Questions can be addressed to the Office of the Borough Secretary at 215.968.2109.
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AROUND TOWN At Tristin's Eagle Court of Honor, Sen. Steve Santarsiero presented Tristin with a Senate citation and flag of the Commonwealth in honor of his accomplishments. "His dedication to scouting and his community is impressive and I ask that you join me in applauding Tristin’s success," says
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IRON HILL BREWERY & RESTAURANT'S LEADERS NAME NEW CEO Iron Hill Brewery named Chris Westcott as its new chief executive officer. Chris' mission will be to
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continue Iron Hill’s growth as a craft brewery and scratch kitchen in new markets throughout the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast regions. Chris lends expertise from a long
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and distinguished career in the restaurant industry. “I'm honored to be joining such a celebrated, award-winning brand and look forward to partnering with the talented leadership team to continue Iron Hill’s legacy of delivering quality food and beverage, alongside unmatched service experiences," he says. Most recently, Chris served as CEO of Rosa Mexicano, a full-service restaurant offering fresh, contemporary, upscale Mexican cuisine in New York City and other major metropolitan areas. Prior to Rosa Mexicano, he spent 20-plus years with McCormick & Schmick's Seafood & Steaks and participated in the brand’s growth from eight to 93 units. Chris also opened and operated his own restaurants earlier in his career. He graduated from the Culinary Institute of America. Iron Hill opened an Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant in Newtown at 2920 S. Eagle Road during June this year.
MEMORIAL TO G. DAVID HANSBARGER, FOUNDER OF HOLLAND FLOOR COVERING IN NEWTOWN With Dave’s unexpected passing after a traumatic brain injury, we at Newtown Lifestyle join the community in surrounding his family with support:
his parents, George and
Margaret; his wife, Judy Hansbarger; children
Roger
Hansbarger
(Christine), G. David Hansbarger, Jr. (Heather), Debra Maccarella (Brian) and Pamela Gifford (Chad Morgan); and 10 grandchildren. In honor of Dave, contributions may be made to the National MS Society: MSSsociety.donordrive.com, or to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA).
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LOCAL EXPERIENCES
WINTER AND REVEL WINTER IS A TIME TO ENJOY FAMILY AND FRIENDS WHILE USHERING IN THE SPIRIT OF THE HOLIDAY SEASON. Whether you are enjoying one of the many festive activities our city has to offer or spending time with loved ones, the memories made will be cherished.
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THINGS TO DO IN WINTER + The Temperance House: Escape overnight within heart of Newtown; head to Tyler State Park's Upper Plantation picnic area parking lot and sled down snowy hills. 5 S. State St., Newtown, PA 18940 + Vault Brewing Co.: Spend some time touring the Bucks County Ale Trail; start here and sip your way through several wintry brews. 10 S Main St., Yardley, PA + Shady Brook Farm: Experience spectacular light show featuring more than 3 million lights illuminating acres of farmland; stroll, drive-through or wagon rides. 931 Stony Hill Road, Yardley, PA 19067 + New Hope Railroad: Check schedules for the heated and holiday decorated The North Pole Express Train or Santa’s Steam Train Ride; photo packages available. 32 West Bridge St., Bucks, PA 18938 + Michener Art Museum: Stay warm at this independent, nonprofit cultural institution that exhibits arts; café; gift shop; family-themed activities and other programs. 138 South Pine St., Doylestown, PA 18901 14
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HOSTING HOLIDAY DINNERS WITH LOCAL MAKERS + Newtown Floral Company: Family-owned and operated, full-service florist with same day delivery available to Newtown for table arrangements or other holiday decorations. 18 Richboro Newtown Road, Newtown, PA 18940 + Newtown Brewing Company: Craft beers for serving something special at gatherings; the Stay Golden Ponyboy, a Belgian Blonde, is available in four-pack cans. 103 Penns Trail, Newtown, PA 18940 + Newtown Hardware House: Shop an assortment of kitchenware, candles, cookies, dish towels and other helpful items to prepare for guests. Made-by-hand cookies can be shipped. 108 S. State St., Newtown, PA 18940 + McCaffrey's Food Markets: Gourmet cheese, produce, seafood, meat, bakery, deli, floral, catering and prepared foods, including McCaffrey’s recipe collection of
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more than 200 soups. 2890 South Eagle Road, Newtown, PA 18940 + Lily's Chocolate Paradise: Prepare for chocoholics by stocking up from among 50 items, including chocolate-covered pretzels, giant marshmallows and Twizzlers. 295 Buck Road, Holland, PA 18966
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yule love it NEWTOWN’S ANNUAL HOLIDAY HOUSE TOUR OCCURS DEC. 4
CELEBRATE THE BEAUTY OF THE SEASON WITH THE NEWTOWN HISTORIC ASSOCIATION’S HOLIDAY HOUSE TOUR ON DEC. 4. Now in its 58th year, the tour gives visitors the opportunity to peek into several of Newtown’s unique private residences, all dressed for the holidays. The streets of the borough will be alive with the sounds of the season as tour-goers make their way to the four town residences on this year’s tour. In addition to the private homes, there will be several public buildings open for visitors. All sites are within easy walking distance from the town center. The $30 cost of a tour ticket also includes entry into the Half-Moon Inn, home to the Newtown Historic Association. Once inside this beautifully restored 18th century building, tour-goers will enjoy period musical entertainment and hearthside colonial cooking demonstrations. Tour hours are from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Advance tickets can be purchased at Newtown Book & Record Exchange, 102 S. State St., and online at the Association’s website, NewtownHistoric.org/housetour. On tour day, tickets can be purchased at the Half-Moon Inn, 105 Court St., and at the Stocking Works, 301 S. State St. Important Note: No high-heeled shoes are allowed, nor photography permitted in the houses.
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+ LU X U RY, T E C H N O L O G Y
DRIVER’S NOTEBOOK
SA FET Y R EDE SIGN ED +
2022 LEXUS NX 36 MPG HYBRID
8 SPEED AUTO
SEE EVERYTHING- Monitoring that helps make the term “blind spot” part of the past by alerting drivers to things they normally can’t see. SAFE EXIT- Assisting by looking both ways to ensure bikers, runners or anything in motion won’t interfere with opening the door to exit. GO WIRELESS– Wireless Apply play and Android auto, something for which previous Lexus owners have been clamoring. DO MORE– Larger cabin offers more efficiency without sacrificing space. MUSICAL BLISS– 10 speakers standard; get to 17 with premium or luxury package and optional Mark Levinson stereo system.
THE BOT TOM LINE The NX is first to bat in Lexus’ fleet overhaul plans, and looks to be a serious hit, based on strong pre-order demand -which likely will speak for the first batch of inventory due this month. Price ranges from $39,000 to start and $58,000 for the flagship model 450h+, which goes green with the most horses in the NX stable, 302 in all. Giddy up.
DETAILS Haldeman Lexus of Princeton, serving Newtown and greater Bucks County 609.454.2358 HaldemanLexusOfPrinceton.com Stop by dealership just over the bridge in Lawrenceville, NJ
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The interior is dynamite and spells newly designed
The NX250 comes with 203 horsepower, and is well
luxury, tech and maybe a first for Lexus: fashion at
equipped. Lexus offers a hybrid, the NX350h, while the
every turn. Thematic ambient illumination, featur-
NX350 is the gas-only counterpart. Both are slight upgrades
ing 14 themes and 64 colors, is an option that can
and more powerful than their sibling. The hybrid is a contin-
change the interior trim color based on mood, occa-
ued step in the right direction, as alternative energy vehicles
sion or season at the push of a button.
are becoming more popular on dealership floors.
Lexus always takes safety seriously and ratchets
“Electrification” model NX450h+ also is a hybrid, though
it up with “safety system+3.0" in the NX. The “lane
could be all-electric, depending on each driver’s habits.
assist” feature prevents unintended lane changes and
Boasting 36 miles of pure electric before switching to hybrid
the “dynamic cruise control” keeps the distance to
mode, David says that would serve about 80% of the owners.
the car in front constant. New features were added or
"If driven strategically, drivers can avoid gas stations, or at
upgraded, making the 2022 vehicle safe via innovation.
least for the purpose of getting gas," he adds.
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A “plug-in” battery easily can be charged at home or on the road.
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LOCALLY OWNED
HOLLAND FLOOR COVERING
(From left to right): Holland Floor's third generation on the business team are Roger Hansbarger Jr., Sarah Alles and Mike Miller.
THIS TEAM OFFERS LATEST AND GREATEST IN FLOOR FASHION
ARTICLE BETH CRAWFORD
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Holland Floor Covering also provides stair runners.
Holland’s second generation operators with Judy and David (middle row) include sons David Jr. and Roger, along with daughter Pam.
David and Judy Hansbarger launched Holland Floor Covering in 1975.
HOME REMODELING IS AN EXCITING ENDEAVOR; HOWEVER
marketing. Each of these professionals indicate they pride themselves
WITH SO MANY OPTIONS, IT ALSO MAY FEEL OVERWHELM-
on having a highly skilled team who carefully listens to and assesses
ING. Local experts at Holland Floor Covering have been guiding
customers' needs to ensure that floor selection and lifestyle coincide.
customers throughout Bucks County for more than 45 years with
The family's third generation rounds out the operations
finding perfect floors, ones that suit various lifestyles without fore-
team: Roger Hansbarger Jr., Sarah Alles (Pam's daughter) and Mike
going overall style. They're adept at addressing questions customers
Miller (David's son-in-law).
don't even know they have! Flooring is a significant element in defining interior design. Recognizing that purchasing a new floor is an important investment, the Holland Floor team wants customers to love the style and durability of floors for years to come. Founded in 1975 by David and Judy Hansbarger, Holland Floor Covering originally was known as “Hansbarger Quality Carpets."
The company offers carpet, area rugs, hardwood, laminate, luxury vinyl, tile, natural stone and custom backsplashes. Roger says the most important factors when purchasing a new floor are “performance, style, feel and budget.” Holland Floor Covering has an extremely large selection of carpet and flooring, including brands such as: Masland, Mohawk, Karastan, Shaw, Stanton, Nourison, Bruce, Fabrica, Mirage, Mannington,
Today, this family-operated business continues to thrive under
Daltile, Karndean, Coretec, Trucor and Armstrong. They provide
the direction of the Hansbargers' three children: Pam Morgan, who
voluminous styles at a wide range of price points. Once a few selec-
shepherds finance, David Hansbarger Jr., who directs installation and
tions have been made, a salesperson outlines the pros, the cons and
new construction, and Roger Hansbarger, who heads up sales and
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“Like other industries, the floor industry is constantly evolving and changing with regard to technology, style and trends," says Roger. "We're seeing current wood floor trends leaning toward European white oak in a wide plank. Luxury Vinyl Tile (LVT) is becoming increasingly popular, and when it comes to the marble look, porcelains are in high demand.” Roger adds, “With so many choices during floor shopping, it's helpful to gather ideas
Professional delivery and installation is available for all products offered.
and inspiration prior to embarking on the flooring process. We even have a room visualizer on our website to help people explore options from their own home prior to visiting our showroom.” In addition to a huge selection and exceptional service, customers enjoy free takehome samples, easy no-interest financing options, full-warranty service, and the confidence that comes with knowing their installers are skilled and experienced. Roger says all of these factors contribute to Holland Floor Covering’s high customer satisfaction and retention rate, which includes "both repeat customers, as well as second and third generations." “As a family-owned and operated company, we understand the importance of people. The community that we are a part of has worked just as hard as we have to help us become the place we are today, and we try to repay that every day,” concludes Roger. Newtown showroom: 35 Swamp Road Wayne showroom (now open): 124 E. Lancaster Ave. Hours of operation: + Mondays 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. + Tuesdays 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. + Wednesdays 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. + Thursdays and Fridays 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. + Saturdays 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. + Sundays closed Newtown: 215.357.0909 Wayne: 610.947.6500 HollandFloor.com
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ARTICLE EMMA FALCON (IG @BUT.FIRST.DESSERT)
CREATE CLASSIC NORWEGIAN DESSERT THAT COMBINES BEST PARTS OF BUTTER COOKIES AND DOUGHNUTS
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F L AVO R F U L FAT TI G M A N N THIS RECIPE WAS BROUGHT FROM NORWAY BY EMMA’S GREAT-GRANDMOTHER, SIGRID, IN THE 1920S.
INGREDIENTS + 2 cups flour + 1 teaspoon cardamom + 1 egg + 3 egg yolks + 1/2 cup sugar + 1/4 cup butter (melted and cooled to room temp) + 5 tablespoon heavy cream + 1 tablespoon cognac + Oil for deep-frying Sigrid's Fattigmann / Photo by Emma Falcon
DIRECTIONS 01 In medium bowl, mix flour and cardamom; set aside. 02 In separate mixing bowl, whisk together sugar, egg and yolks. Mix in butter, cognac and heavy cream until just combined. Fold in flour, avoiding to over-work dough. 03 Chill in fridge overnight or freeze for 2 hours. 04 Roll out dough on well-floured surface to 1/8 inch thickness. Cut dough into 2 ½-inch diamond shapes. Cut small 1-inch line down center of each. When dough is ready to fry, heat oil in a deep skillet to 350-375 degrees F. Fry diamonds in small batches of two or three. Make sure oil doesn’t get too hot. 05 Once cookies are golden brown, remove from oil and drain on paper towels. Dust with powdered sugar and serve right away.
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GIVING BACK
Gratefully
ARTICLE ALLISON GIBESON PHOTOGRAPHY JANIE JONES
GIVING AWAY AFTER A SUCCESSFUL CAMPAIGN LAST YEAR, LIFESTYLE PUBLICATIONS IS GIVING $300,000 TO RECIPIENTS IN NEED THIS CHRISTMAS SEASON AND BEYOND... AND WE NEED YOUR HELP!
ABOUT SIX YEARS AGO ANNA SAROL, THE DAUGHTER OF A SINGLE MOTHER, WAS PARALYZED IN A GYMNASTICS ACCIDENT WHEN SHE WAS A FRESHMAN IN HIGH SCHOOL, BUT UNTIL LAST YEAR SHE DID NOT HAVE A STAIRLIFT IN HER HOME. The stairlift was made possible when Lifestyle Publications gave her family $10,000. “I watched my community come together to help me get this equipment to my house, and words can’t explain how appreciative my
“I watched my community come together to help me get this equipment to my house, and words can’t explain how appreciative my family and I are. —Anna Sarol
family and I are,” Anna says. The money for Anna’s stairlift was part of a giveaway campaign from the company during the 2020 Christmas season that benefited more than 80 recipients across the country with a final distribution of $250,000 throughout the year. When the company opened nominations, they were flooded with submissions. Community leaders such as judges, police officers, teachers, nurses, social workers, mentors and readers like you nominated people that were in need of assistance. As the eyes and ears of the community, these readers were able to help identify people who might have
Anna Sarol
otherwise gone unnoticed or unrecognized. One such nominee was Kathy*, an aunt who is raising her three young relatives. The children came from an abusive situation, and Kathy, a single guardian, works tirelessly to provide for them. Nevertheless, the family was already living in poverty despite her working seven days a week when Kathy lost her job during the pandemic. She resorted to selling tamales to help pay the rent. When a case manager with a Big Brothers Big Sisters foster youth mentoring program heard about Lifestyle’s campaign and call for nominations, she quickly thought of Kathy. “When I shared the news that Kathy was selected and would be receiving $3,000, she cried, screamed, and was in disbelief,” the case manager said. “She immediately wanted to give back to me and the donor by providing endless tamales. This funding allowed the children to have a small Christmas tree for the first time ever. Kathy was able to pay her rent and utilities for three months, and the children were able to experience a holiday season in peace without financial stressors.” In yet another case, Emily* who worked as a janitor at a school, was a recipient and was struggling to afford simply buying groceries for her children. Before the ongoing difficulties of the pandemic even started, a tornado destroyed the school she worked at just a couple weeks before the initial shutdown in March 2020 which resulted in a loss of income for her. Emily was incredibly surprised and grateful to receive assistance from the giveaway. *Names changed for privacy
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WE NEED YOUR HELP TO GIVE AWAY $3OO,OOO This year the company will have nominations for the giveaway open from December 1-15, 2021. To submit a nomination, follow @CityLifestyle on Instagram and fill out the form found in the bio link. The amount given to each recipient will be based on need. The leaders of Lifestyle Publications believe God has blessed them with their company’s continued success, so they in turn wish to be a blessing and encouragement to others as they increase the amount of this year’s giveaway to those in need to $300,000 for the year.
Nominate HERE! Follow @citylifestyle on Instagram
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DIY
Winter Forest
// how to: 38
NEWTOWN LIFESTYLE ASKED CRE-
1//
ATIVE
To make single tree, cut felt into four identical
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tree shapes. One at a time, place a line of hot
SHARE ONE OF HER UNIQUE, ARTIS-
glue down center of each felt shape and glue
TIC DIY HOLIDAY IDEAS. She kindly
it to paper straw to create a dimensional tree
obliged! To purchase customized gifts
shape, leaving at least an inch of straw at the
made by Laura, check out her Etsy
bottom for the trunk.
store
LAURA
NEWTOWN
HUGHES
(VioletLaneCreative.Etsy.com),
find her at a local craft fair or see her inno-
2//
vations on Instagram (@violetlanecreative).
Use small piece of clay to form a base around
Reach her at violetlane.etsy@gmail.com.
the trunk of each tree so they stand upright. Use paintbrush to flick white paint onto each
MATERIALS:
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tree to create a snowy appearance, if desired.
+ Crafting felt + Scissors
3//
+ Paper straws
Arrange as many trees as preferred onto a
+ Hot glue
tray; surround with cotton to mimic fallen
+ Air-dry clay
snow. Decorate forest using craft supplies
+ Cotton (stuffing or balls)
(string lights, beads, mini ornaments). Display
+ White paint
as a festive centerpiece all season long.
ARTICLE AND PHOTOGRAPHY LAURA HUGHES
STEP-BY-STEP GUIDELINES FOR CREATING VERSATILE FELT FOREST CENTERPIECE
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