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FRAN'S HIDDEN CURL BEAUTY SALON FRAN'S PAGE 6-SUPPLEMENT TO McHENRY PLAINDEALER - FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 29, 1974 . /A • ' x iv T & t Package creation can be easy, fun IS OPEN MONDAY THRU SATURDAY AND THURS & FRI EVE BY APPT. AND ALSO OFFERS GIFT HEMS. 344-1019 1212 N. GREEN ST. OFFICE 8 McHENRY Creating your own at­ tractive and unusual pack­ age designs can be fun and easy during the busy holiday season, if you fol­ low these suggestions from designers at the American Greetings Corp. Select a table or coun- tertop that is large enough for the package. Trying to wrap a package on a sur­ face too small, or flexible, will make it difficult to get a smooth look. Try to wrap most of your packages at the same time. That way, the ma­ terials and tools you need will be handy. Create a signature that reflects the season, your taste and that of the re­ cipient. You might want to use all foil papers this year; or perhaps, settle on a color scheme (green and gold, red and yellow, red and green, pink and red) so that all your pa­ pers and ribbons are co­ ordinated. You need not use the same papers, but try to have the colors in the same families. While satiny ribbons are always festive, you might like to add a different note with bright chubby yarns or metallic string. You can also use pre-made bows and matched tags in festive groupings on the package. Always measure your package before cutting the paper. Leave a few inches on each side. If the paper is too large, you'll wind up with bulky ends; if it's too short, you'll have to patch or discard the paper en­ tirely. If you are giving pres- WfeFfH SANTA'S ORDERS Pen And Pencil Sets Cologne Gifts Sets Ladies Perfume Cosmetics Lighters Pipes Pipe Tobacco Watches Cameras Men's Wallets Clocks B0t6£R'$ DRUG STORE 1259 N. Green St. McHenry, III. Ph. 385-4500 DO AIL YOUR CHRISTMAS SHOPPING HERE! ( V. v«nts to children, consider giving them a special treat on the outside by wrapping the packages to look like animals. Almost any pack­ age size can act as the "body.'L- Easy animals to make are cats, dogs, owls, lions and lambs. For all animals, first cover the package in giftwrap. Select solid, printed foils, colorfui stripes or whimsical pat­ terns. For the cat, add face details directly on the package with cord, chubby yarn and scraps of paper to match or contrast with the wrap. Cut feet from cardboard and cover with paper. Add a yarn tail and paper ears to complete. For a slightly more elab­ orate feline, cut head out­ line from shirt cardboard. Add face details with pa­ per and cord. Cut feet from cardboard and affix to package. A fluffy yarn tail completes the package. The wise old owl has a paper plate head, covered with shiny foil paper. Edges are cut and curled under to make feathers. Strips of paper are added at the top for ears. Yarn circles outline the eyes which are completed with three paper circles one on top of another. Wings are from card­ board cut to shape and covered with foil. Feathers are added on the body and wings by cutting strips of paper and curling over a pencil. Add a Christmasy pack­ age decoration, if you like. You'll probably want to experiment with your own ideas for a family of ani­ mals or an entire menag­ erie. Be sure to allow un­ interrupted time to work. You'll enjoy yourself more and your designs will be a unique addition under the tree. Tips for the tree The nicest Christmas present you can give your­ self and your family is an easy-to-take-care-of, fresh and fragrant live- cut Christmas tree. Be sure to start with a fresh tree. When shopping around, run these two simple checks. First, bend the needles on the tree; if they are pliant, the tree is fresh. Then, gently tap the base of the tree against the ground. A fresh tree will hold Its needles fast; avoid one with cascading needles! When you get the tree home, keep it outdoors, if possible, until you're ready to set it up for decorating. Immediately saw off about one inch on the diagonal from the tree trunk. This eliminates clotted resins that form at the base of the tree which could block It from absorbing water. Place the tree in a buck­ et of water mixed with Prolong™ Christmas Tree Preserver -- the proper ratio is one capful Prolong to each cup (8 ounces) of water. Prolong Increases the water absorption and "feeds" the tree necessary nutrients and carbohy­ drates. Spray the tree with water often. Once brought inside for decorating, the tree should be placed away from heat­ ers and out of traffic areas Secure it in a water-hold­ ing stand*