EUCALYPTUS AND BELLS GARLAND

Ring in the season with a gorgeous garland featuring mini golden bells and sprigs of softly scented eucalyptus. Drape it anywhere you please. Materials needed: White cord, scissors, small golden bells, 10cmlong sprigs of eucalyptus

To make: Measure cord to desired length – add an extra 50cm. Cut cord to suit. Tie one end of cord to one bell. Tie a sprig of eucalyptus up against bell. Wrap cord around length of sprig, then attach another bell. Continue alternating between bells and eucalyptus until all of the cord is covered. Hang garland from walls or stair rails, or use as a table decoration.

TOP LEFT: Premium C6 envelopes in White, $2.75/pk of 10, Officeworks. Bleached white bamboo cord, $9.99/50m, Spotlight. Mini pegs, $8/pk of 30, Kmart. LEFT: True bells in Gold, $2.79/pk of 10, Spotlight. Bamboo cord, details as before. OPPOSITE, FROM LEFT:Bamboo cord, details as before. Basic newsprint uppercase letterstamps, $39.99, and Jovi clay in White, $16.99/1kg, all Spotlight. Cookie cutter set in Star Shapes, $1.50/pk of 5, and cookie cutter set in Heart Shapes, $1.50/pk of 5, both Kmart. Stockists, page 218