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HalloweenCrowpiary

It's SPOOKTACULAR!

3 Halloween Crows

Supplies3 Graduated Sized Embroidery Hoops (separated - 3sizes of hoops will make 2 Crowpiaries).

1 Wood Round for the Base

1 Can Black Spray Paint

1 Wood Spindle1 Bag Spanish Moss

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Spray paint the wood base, wood spindle and the separatedembroidery hoops. Let dry thoroughly. (Note: I used a scrappiece of wood instead of a round base for the one in the photo,but I would recommend a round wood base for your project.) Attach the wood spindle to the wood base with a screw. Makesure it is secured well, and that it is exactly perpendicular to thebase, (to prevent tipping once the embroidery hoops areattached upward). Attach the largest of the 3 embroidery hoops to the woodspindle with a very thin nail or small screw. Be careful not to splitthe wood of the hoop since it’s very thin and easily cracks. I’dadvise pre-drilling the hole, if possible. Attach the middle sized hoop to the top of the largest hoop byusing hot glue. Allow the glue to set up, then, if preferred, applya bit more hot glue and wrap some twine around both rings tosecure them together. This step is not necessary, but I wouldstrongly suggest doing it to make sure hoops remain secure. Repeat step 4 with the last hoop, being careful to make surethat each hoop is positioned exactly straight up and down. Thiswill prevent the crowpiary from tipping over once the crows areadded.

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Open your bag of Spanish moss and grab a small handful. Youcan start with this small amount...you can always add more, ifnecessary. Apply some hot glue to the “joint” where the hoop is attached tothe spindle base. Press your moss into the glue, making sure tocover the screw/nail and twine wrapping. Make sure to spreadthe moss over each side of the hoops, as well as allowing it to“creep” up the hoop a bit on each side. This will give it more of a“nest” look. Next, place a small amount of glue on the “feet” of the first crow,then securely nestle him in the moss on the base of the firsthoop. Repeat the process with the remaining two crows untilyou have them positioned exactly as you see fit on each of theirdesignated “perches” on the remaining two hoops. You did it!! You have a very unique and spooky looking“crowpiary” to add to your Halloween home décor! Remember,you have another set of hoops that are left over from the project,so if you buy 3 more crows, another base, and another spindle,you can make a matching piece!! Two of these cropiaries wouldlook really great on each side of a mantle, entryway table, etc!

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I’d love to see photosof your completedprojects, so please besure to share! Happy crafting, andHappy Halloween,friends!