+ Holida o _@es. 8._@0e Sor tettoe — (og a—_eo- e~ ee8Fa Add A Sparkle To Your Home (NAPSA)—With the simple touch of metallics, you can add a delightful glow to your home decorating for the holidays. A new line of specialty metallic threads features sparkling tones that are easy to use as decorative highlights. From subtle pearlescent shades to brilliant jewel tones to rich antique hues, these Light Effects threads are great for sparkling embellishment this holiday season. Here’s how: * Try twisting threads of different colors together to make a decorative cording to tie napkins for a holiday table setting or weave the cording into a wreath and even through fresh cut evergreenery. Arrange it on a fireplace mantle or use it as a festive table centerpiece. * Personalize your Christmas tree skirt with the namesof each family member, all around the outer edge. Just have each person “sign” his or her name with a transfer pen and backstitch over the written lines to create your next family heirloom! * Cross-stitch a special keepsake Christmas ornament. Then use twisted cording, made from the same threads, to finish the ornament edging and for the hanger. * To bring holiday sparkle to casual get-togethers, use a tracing pen to draw a stylish free- Festive table settings with an elegant holiday air can be easily created with hand-embroidered linens and braided tassels. hand design on the leg of a pair of jeans. Then use one of the lustrous threads to stitch over the traced lines. * For a jolly touch, tie a piece of fresh cut holly with some of the threads and complementary ribbon and attach both to the top of a picture frame. * Wrap your presents with these colorful Light Effects threads from DMC, making each one a unique treasure to open. Try combining three different colors for a rich, festive look to tie around a wrapped gift and attach a personalized gift card. You can find more great ideas, designs and tips online at www.dme-usa.com.
