Step 5: Dry the Ornaments
Place ornaments on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
You have two options:
- Air dry for 2β3 days, flipping once per day.
- Oven dry at 200Β°F (93Β°C) for 1β2 hours. Flip them halfway through.
π 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!
π² 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.
π§‘ 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.
π 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.
β¨ Final Thoughts
Thereβs 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! πβ¨
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