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| Author Notes: | If you purchased a North Pole decoration at a Christmas shop it would run you around $50.00. Lisa Dodez's creative version will cost pennies (she even uses items that might otherwise be discarded) and is very easy to make. |
| Supplies: |
flower pot
cardboard tube from wrapping paper small scrap piece of candy stripe gift wrap paper hot glue gun floral foam (enough to fill flower pot) tape red plastic ball shaped ornament for top of pole Christmas drape (cotton sheets made to resemble snow available wherever gift wraps and decorations are sold) extras for decorations -- tissue paper, small bits of ribbon, toys, etc. |
| Instructions: |
1. To make the base, hot glue floral foam, pot and cardboard tube together as shown in photo 1. 1. 2. Use tape to wrap the cardboard tube with the wrapping paper scrap. Make sure to fold over the edge of the paper for a crisp, clean line. 2. 3. Wrap flower pot base with Christmas drape to replicate snow and use hot glue to secure. If you don't have Christmas drape you could also use tissue paper, fabric and/or garland. 4. Photo 4 shows a close up of the wrapped pot. 3. 4. 5. Hot glue plastic ornament to top of pole. 5. 6. Gather extra decorations you have hanging around that match the color scheme of your North Pole sign.
7. Attach decorative touches with hot glue. 7. 8. Make the flag. We printed 2 pieces of sign artwork so you could see it from all angles. Click the links below for North Pole sign artwork. Print both then cut a flag like the one shown at the top of this page from your paper pieces. Glue the two pieces together, leaving about a 1/2 inch margin on the sides that you will use to attach the flag to the pole. Fold the margin pieces outward, apply hot glue and attach the flag to the pole. Congratulations, your North Pole Christmas decoration is now complete! Lisa Dodez is a talented artist, designer, and full time registered nurse. She lives in Gautier, MS with her husband Roy and son Corbin. |
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Outdoor version
Written by: Lisa Morgan14 July 2009 |
| Yes you're correct I used 4 inch Pvc for the pole, scrap plexi glass I had laying around for the flag and vinyl lettering. I actually spray painted the stripes onto to the pvc using painters tape to get the striping fairly even. The top where you have the decoration, I decided to change that out to a light with a globe, so the pole is lit up at night. I will not have a fancy bottom like yours as mine be buried in 2 feet of snow so the bottom won't much matter. I am not sure if this site allows for pics, but I would have loved to share my outdoor version, it was alot of fun to build. Thank you for the inspiration. |
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Outdoor version?
Written by: Cheri Sicard14 July 2009 |
| Hi Lisa, You are correct, this was made for in indoor display. What did you use outdoors? Off the top of my head I would sy PVC pipe and red duct tape would make a good pole. |
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Cute Idea
Written by: Lisa Morgan11 July 2009 |
| Cute idea for an indoor display. I however wanted it outside so I used the basic look of it and changed out the materials to make it more durable and suitable for inclement weather. Great inexpensive indoor decoration! |
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