delightful scented holiday ornaments! πŸŽ„βœ¨

Step 5: Dry the Ornaments

Place ornaments on a parchment-lined baking sheet.

You have two options:

  • Air dry for 2–3 days, flipping once per day.
  • Oven dry at 200Β°F (93Β°C) for 1–2 hours. Flip them halfway through.

πŸ‘‰ Note: Air drying preserves more of the scent but takes longer.


Step 6: Decorate (Optional)

Once dry and hard, you can leave them as is or decorate with:

  • Puffy paint or glitter glue
  • Acrylic paint for accents
  • Glue on cloves or dried orange peel pieces for extra scent and beauty

Step 7: Thread and Hang

Use twine, jute, or a festive ribbon to thread through the hole. Tie a loop, and your ornament is ready to hang!


🌲 Creative Variations

Want to experiment? Here are other ideas for scented ornaments:

  • Dried Orange Slices: Bake orange slices at low heat until dried, then hang with cinnamon sticks.
  • Herb Infused Clay: Use air-dry clay mixed with rosemary or pine essential oil.
  • Felt Sachet Ornaments: Sew mini felt pillows and fill with cinnamon sticks, cloves, and star anise.

🧑 Storage and Shelf Life

These ornaments can last several years if stored in a dry, cool place. Wrap them gently in tissue paper and keep them in an airtight container during the off-season.


🎁 Perfect for Gifting

Wrap these ornaments in kraft paper with a sprig of rosemary or pine and a handwritten note. They make thoughtful, handmade gifts that carry the comforting scent of the holidays.


✨ Final Thoughts

There’s something magical about crafting your own holiday dΓ©cor β€” even more so when it’s aromatic and meaningful. These delightful scented holiday ornaments bring together nostalgia, creativity, and joy. Whether made alone as a quiet, mindful activity or with children as a memory-making craft, these ornaments will become cherished parts of your holiday tradition.

So put on some music, brew a cup of cocoa, and start creating your own little pieces of holiday magic! πŸŽ„βœ¨


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