How to Make Dried Orange and Cloves Christmas Decorations
Looking for an easy Christmas craft for all the family? Then these simple, pretty and fragrant dried orange and cloves decorations are a perfect way to spend some quality creative time together.
How to Make Dried Orange and Cloves Christmas Decorations
What you need:
- dried orange slices (to see how to make dried orange slices take a look at our simple step by step guide)
- cloves
- ribbon
What you do:
- stick whole cloves through the flesh of the orange slices around the centre of each slice (both of my children, 5 and almost 3, helped me to make these)
- thread a ribbon through each slice to make a hanging loop
- hang on twigs or your Christmas tree for a pretty and rustic look.
- I also use these in garlands and wreaths.
Couldn’t be easier! They also smell absolutely gorgeous!
Have lots of festive fun!
Ciara x
For lots of Christmas inspiration browse through our Christmas Pinterest boards. We have several including Handmade Christmas Decorations, Wreaths and Garlands
Our Little House in the Country
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Theresa (Capri + 3)
We have been drying the peels to make potpourri. I love the way the whole slice looks as a decoration. We will have to try this.
tinytotsadventure
I am loving your ornaments ideas!
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Maureen
These ornaments when placed low, will keep cats away from the tree. Cats can’t stand citrus!
Our Little House in the Country
Great tip Maureen! Didn’t know that! Thanks for sharing 🙂
Heather Sheldon
Great idea!!!!!
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Rhonda
Love this idea. So simple. How do you store them?
Our Little House in the Country
Hi Rhonda, I usually store them in an air tight container once they’re fully dried, if not I keep them in the airing cupboard until fully dry.
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jillianbaba
Do you think drying them on a cookie cooling rack on top of the wood stove would work? Propane for the oven is SO expensive these days. 🥴
Andre Duong
This is aa great blog