Abstract: A tripod easel for manufacturing a wreath includes two front legs; a rear leg; shelves fastened to the front legs with hinges; and horizontal bars fastened to the front legs opposite the shelves. The legs are fastened together at one end. The two front legs have longitudinal adjustment slots. The shelves are fastened to the rear leg when in use and fold against the two front legs for storage. The bars have lateral adjustment slots and equidistant bores. They are adjustable with fasteners in the slots on the legs and in the slots on the bars. The bores hold pegs. The user can comfortably hang a wreath on the lowest bar; assemble the top; hang the wreath on the highest bar; assemble the bottom; and move the wreath to one of the bar ends to assemble the back. The easel can be placed on a floor or tabletop.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for constructing bows includes a horizontal layout board holding vertical dowels and a method for winding ribbon around the dowels to form a bow. A center dowel, left dowels, and right dowels are positioned at progressively increasing spacing from a base dowel. The spacing of the dowels on the layout board facilitates efficient use of material. The apparatus facilitates construction of bows without extensive training or experience.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for constructing bows includes a horizontal layout board holding vertical dowels and a method for winding ribbon around the dowels to form a bow. A center dowel, left dowels, and right dowels are positioned at progressively increasing spacing from a base dowel. The spacing of the dowels on the layout board facilitates efficient use of material. The apparatus facilitates construction of bows without extensive training or experience.