How to Unbox Your Wreath and Garland
Step 1 | Find the side labeled for opening.
Step 2 | Open the flap and carefully slide out your Balsam Hill® wreath or garland.
Step 3 | If needed, keep the box for storage. For lighted Christmas wreaths and garlands set aside the extra bulbs included in the packaging.
Insider’s Tip
How to Fluff an Artificial Wreath
Step 1 | Lay the wreath on a sturdy tabletop and place one hand on the frame to hold your Christmas wreath in place.
Step 2 | Use your free hand to shape the tips. Start with the bottom layer and work your way up and inward.
Step 3 | Shape each tip in the same direction and lift them to create layers of foliage.
Step 4 | Slightly curve the tips to fill in gaps and create a smooth, rounded silhouette.
Step 5 | After shaping, stand back and check your work. Adjust any stray tips.
Step 6 | For pre-lit and decorated holiday wreaths, adjust the tips to make sure the lights or accents are visible.
Insider’s Tip
How to Fluff a Spring Flower Wreath
Step 1 | Use a photo of your artificial flower wreath as a reference when fluffing your greenery.
Step 2 | Spread out the foliage from the bottom layer and work your way up.
Step 3 | Shape tips in the same direction. Lift them to create layers.
Step 4 | Gently adjust the leaves and petals of the flowers for a fuller look.
Step 5 | After fluffing, compare your product with the photo. Adjust stray flowers or accents.
Insider’s Tip
How to Fluff an Artificial Garland
Step 1 | Straighten out any bends in the greenery garland.
Step 2 | Ensure that the spine is facing downward.
Step 3 | Work your way from one end of the garland to the other.
Step 4 | Shape each tip in the same direction and lift them to create layers of foliage.
Step 5 | After shaping, stand back and check your work. Adjust any stray tips.
Step 6 | For pre-lit and decorated Christmas garlands, adjust the tips to make sure the lights or accents are visible.
Further Reading
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