Pirate's Treasure
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Ahoy, mateys! You'll strike it rich when you decorate event tables with fun-filled treasure centerpieces. Highlighted by a colorful bow that warns guests to keep their hands off the bounty, the arrangement can be customized with your choice of goodies as well as ribbon colors.

Credits: Linda Squier

Materials:
#40 "Dancing Skeletons/Black" Qualatex MasterBow Poly Ribbon 53017
#9 Ruby Red Qualatex MasterBow Poly Ribbon 46955
#9 White Qualatex MasterBow Poly Ribbon 46953
Balloon Saucer 47741
12" Cardboard Circle
Honeycomb Parrot
Pirate Flag
Silver Treasure Chest
Gold Coins, Beads, & Jewels
Seashells & Starfish
Spray Adhesive & Sand
Cool Glue

Instructions:
1. Spray the underside of the cardboard circle with adhesive and coat with sand. Shake off excess sand.
2. Make a 12" bow using all three ribbons (7 turns) and fluff.
3. Cool glue the bow to the cardboard circle, slightly off center.
4. Separate the loops of the bow and glue the treasure chest to the base.
5. Cool glue the pirate flag to a balloon saucer, then tuck between the loops of the bow and glue to the base.
6. Cool glue the parrot to the top of the flag.
7. Fill the chest with treasure and scatter seashells and starfish around the base. Cool glue as desired to secure.

To add height and dress up the base, add a bouquet of coordinating Qualatex balloons, including "Dancing Skeletons" printed latex, as well as solid-color Ruby Red and White latex balloons.

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