The following text may have been generated by Optical Character Recognition, with varying degrees of accuracy. Reader beware!

The Canadian Statesman Christmas Gift Guide, Wednesday, November 23, 1994 31 How to Make a Bow ©Beautiful bows made with opulent ribbons add simple, elegant touches to holiday decor and packaging. "As more and more people are making their own gifts and decorations during during the holiday season, they want their packaging to be just as beautiful and special," says Susan Brandt, communications director for HIA (Hobby Industries of America.) "In fact, insert a hanger-hook in the knot part of the bow and the bow itself becomes a handsome tree ornamënt," she adds. For those who need a little help, here are some foolproof bow-making directions from Mark Publishing's "Decorating your Home for Christmas." This bow can be tricky to make if it's your first attempt. The secret is practice, so don't give up if the bow slips out of your hand and you have to start over. You can do it... just follow these simple directions. 1) Hold the ribbon right side up between your thumb and index finger. finger. Pinch the ribbon about 2 inches from the end and form a loop as large as you need, rolling the ribbon up and away from you. Place the long end of the ribbon between your thumb and index finger to create the bow's center. 2) Before making the bottom loop, make a half twist to the loop so that the ribbon will be right side out, then roll the ribbon down and away from you. Pinch the ribbon together at the bow's center. 3) Continue making the loops until reaching the desired number, keeping the loop sizes the same. Remember to pinch the ribbon at the center and to twist to the left before forming each loop. Hint: To keep the bow from slipping, slipping, lift your index finger as you twist. Use your middle finger and thumb to secure the loops until the twists are completed. 4) Once you have completed the loops, cut the end of the ribbon, leaving leaving a tail the required length (this length will vary with each design.) Now you are ready to wire. 5) To secure the bow, tie a piece of wire around the bow's center and twist the wire ends tightly together underneath underneath the bow. Arrange the loop to form a perfect bow. 6) Cut a length of ribbon to create your "tie" for the bow. Wrap the tie around the bow's center to conceal the florist's wire, and knot the ribbon in the back. 7) All ends of the ribbon should be cut on a diagonal or in a "V" shape. HL939699 Santa Goes High-Tech Kids writing to Santa Claus with their Christmas wish list is an age old tradition. But a personal personal telephone call from Santa? Welcome to the new high-tech world... with a twist. This year, Santa Claus is going "high-tech" in his North Pole headquarters. "I was just running out of time and just couldn't get all my letters written and all the toys ready for the sleigh too," Santa said during an interview. "Mrs. Claus was always worried that with all those letters I'd get behind and forget someone. I needed some help." So for Christmas, 1994, Santa is working with a telephone management management service bureau located in the center of North America to contact kids by phone, as well as mail, all in good time for Christmas. Santa's helper, David Van- derwees of North Pole Enterprises Enterprises Inc., explains that parents, friends and relatives of children who have passed the "naughty or nice" test can call 1-800-99- SANTA toll-free from anywhere in North America and arrange to have Santa personally call a child of their choice at a prearranged prearranged time. "We'll just ask a few basic facts about the child's interests - names of pets, favorite toys, hobbies, favorite things to do, lit at sort of thing - to make sure Santa's file is up to date. Then we'll arrange a time and date in December when Santa can make the call," Vanderwees says. The average call will be three to four minutes. North Pole Enterprises also offers personalized letters from Santa for kids too busy to get to the phone. Hie keep-sake letter, signed and sealed by Santa himself himself on his personalized sta tionery, is also tailored to the recipient's special interests. North Pole can take orders for Santa Calls or Letters anytime between 8:00 a.m. and midnight midnight seven days a week. The Santa Call or Letter costs $11.95, on a valid Visa or Master Card. Price does not include taxes or long distance distance charges where applicable. "Santa is going to be very busy during the week before Christmas," says Vanderwees, "so we're offering a $2 discount if the call or letter is booked before December 12. Santa hopes to complete all his letter letter writing by December December 12 so that children children will receive their personalized personalized letter in time for Christmas." Santa Calls will be returned at pre-arranged times between 7:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m. local time to fit in with children's bed times. In the spirit of the season, Santa will donate 50 cents from every call or letter booked to the major pediatric research foundation foundation in the callers' state or province to give sick kids a gift of health this Christmas. Save 25 % Bulova, Seiko, Pulsar, Lorus Watches. FREE Lifetime Battery Replacement. Large Selection 10 Karat Gold Chains Specially Priced L'air D'or Perfume Gift Sets $ 39.95 wiw \ This beautiful* Diamond Heart' Pendant with Chain CJ 310 1/2 ur.t T.W. 14 kt REG. 5449 $399, Fill out the ballot and drop in the box at the store. No Purchase Necessary Draw to be held December 24. ►iW - 14 Kt DIAMOND EARRINGS CJ 225 0.03 carat T.W. REG 539 CJ 226 3.05 carat T.W. REG 569 CJ 227 O.IO carat T.W. KEG 5139 CJ 220 0.15 carat T.W. KEG 5199 *29. *49. *99. *149. CJ 229 0,20 carat T.W. REG 5279 CJ 230 0.25 carat T.W. REG $349 L CJ 231 0.30 carat T.W. REG 5459........ CJ 232 3.40 carat T.W. REG 5599: CJ 233 0.50 carat T.W. REG 5849.. *199. *249. *329. *499. *699. Use our Layaway Plan Convenient Christmas Store Hours Start Friday, December 2 Now Open Thursday 9-8 p.m. Monday - Friday 9 - 9; Saturday 9 - 5 0.15 carat T.W. set. 14 Kt. REG. 1 5500 *349. CJ 262 REG. $275 1/3 carat T.W. set. 14 Kt, CJ 265 REG L-'+JrX** Jsjfc-ÿkT- >» t 1/2 carat T.W. set. 14 Kt. U.\ii50 *599. REG. S Î979 $ 699. *199. CJ 266 REG. $415 *299. RËQ.°Î399 *299. CJ 306 10 kt. REG. $109 *79. CJ 307 10 kt. REG. $99 *69. CJ 300 10 kt. REG. $59 *49. CJ 309 10 kt. REG. $139 *99. See Our Gift Department • Precious Moments • Country Artist Figurines • Wall Clocks • Desk Sets • Men's Tie Bars • Cuff Link Sets Goldsmith and Watchmaker on premises 39 King St. W. Your Family Jewellers Since 1945 " 623-5747 Bowmnnville