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| 1. LEARN THE TRICKS OF THE TRADE |
Demonstration Evenings
Discover all the tricks of the trade. The friendly staff at The Christmas Heirloom Company will show you how to:
• Get your lights on the tree without tangling them
• Create a wreath and centre piece
• Make fabulous bows. To name a few of the tricks!
Bookings essential, phone 0508 434 756. |
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Fundraising Demonstration Evenings
Learn all the tricks of the trade whilst earning funds for your organisation. The Christmas Heirloom Company holds fundraising evenings in its stores throughout the country for mid-winter Christmas and during the festive season.
The Christmas Heirloom Company offers community groups, schools, social clubs and organisations the opportunity to have a fun filled evening and raise funds at the same time.
• Raise money for your community group or organisation
• Have a fun night out
• Fuss-free and easy to organise!
Bring your group along to our store and discover all the tricks of the trade. The friendly staff at The Christmas Heirloom Company will show you how to:
• Get your lights on the tree without tangling them
• Create a wreath and centre piece
• Make fabulous bows. To name a few of the tricks!
So how do you raise money while having a fun night out? Your organisation charges a door fee of $10, which is yours to retain. This is of course only a recommended price; you may charge any amount you wish. You may prefer to invite a group to have a fun night out without selling tickets, the choice is yours.
You may like to provide light refreshments throughout the evening for your guests such as orange juice and Christmas cake.
Anyone can book a demonstration evening and at no charge to you it is a fun filled no-fuss way of fundraising.
Phone 0508 434 756 or email admin@christmasheirloom.com to enquire about the availability of demonstration evenings in your area. |
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Wreath Workshop
Join our experienced staff to learn the techniques in creating a beautiful wreath. Receive instruction and materials to create an attractive wreath with all the required products available from The Christmas Heirloom Company.
Cost: $20.00 plus materials used.
Pre-registration required - limited spots.
Includes: Tutoring, glue, cable-ties, tea/coffee.
Materials required: Wreath, accessories, picks, ribbon. Items can be purchased on the day.
Bookings essential, phone 0508 434 756. |
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Everlasting Christmas Trees
The Christmas Heirloom Company trees are quality items that will last for many years at an affordable price. Our stores only carry “top of the range” trees, they are purchased according to the weight and the quantity of tips.
Easy storage after Christmas, the trees come in a solid cardboard box. If the tree is put up and packed away correctly, stored away in a safe place, it will last 10+ years.
Buying a new tree? Think about the size of the room and space where the tree will be positioned, what type and quantity of decorations that will be used to dress the tree.
We carry a range of different sized Christmas Trees, from 4 foot to 12 foot. The most popular size for a home is between 6 and 8 foot. There are also many styles available:
Sugen - with a mixture of tips including a bottle brush like tip which adds to the fullness and realism of the tree.
Silver Fir - a beautiful real looking tree with slightly frosted tips.
Oregon - a dense and realistic artificial tree, great for those who heavily decorate their tree.
Western Augusta - is a dense, high quality hinged tree with a mixed style of tips.
Visit a store to see our beautiful everlasting Christmas trees (styles may vary between stores). |
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Setting up the Christmas Tree
Put in the bottom section, open each layer one by one, placing your hand under each layer as you open it as a support. “Fluff” each layer thoroughly making sure that the ones closest to the pole are flicked upwards so as to hide the mechanics. Once the bottom section is finished, fit the top portion into place and repeat the “fluffing” process. The tip of the tree is very long but can be folded if required.
To dismantle the tree - do everything in reverse, folding each branch as flat as possible.
Need to create more space? A hinged tree can be used in a corner or pushed flush against a wall.
Do you have a small tree? Try putting it on a table or stand - it will create a better affect. |
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Tips for lighting your tree
• Always test your lights before putting them on the tree.
• The lights are always the first to be put onto the tree.
• Use plenty of lights. A six-foot tree can easily accommodate 500-600 lights.
• Plenty of lights make a real difference to the finished effect of your tree.
• Need more help? Come to one of our demonstration evenings or ask in-store about lighting your tree. |
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BEADING
Put beading on after the lights.
Starting at the bottom,
beads can go round and around making a scalloped effect which also creates “pockets” in which decorations can be put.
Use larger loops towards the bottom of the tree.
It is easy to join the beads, just loop one bead around the other until they ‘click’ together.
If decorating the tree with assorted, multi coloured decorations and want the
“Christmas Heirloom” look,
beading can do this as the loops contain the colours giving it the “Christmas Heirloom” look.
For single beading on a 6 foot tree
use 3 cylinders.
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Candles
• Non-drip are the easiest to use, they burn from the inside which avoids lines of melted wax on your candle holder or cloth.
• Place the candles in the fridge the night before use (never the freezer) this way they burn for much longer. |
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