#wintry landscape

I remember making spiced Oranges every Christmas season since I was a child. It brings back so many pleasant memories and instant Christmas spirit! The smell is just divine and the craft itself is so simple. And the oranges look so pretty if you arrange them in a bowl or hang them. You just need some oranges, whole cloves, 1 toothpick and a sharp knife (or skewer, optional).

How it’s done: You don’t need special oranges for this craft. However, oranges with a thicker skin will last longer. Poke holes with your toothpick through the skin of the orange. Keep a dishcloth ready because it can get quite juicy. Put the whole cloves into the holes as far as they go. And that is all really. 🙂 As far as patterns go.. straight lines work best, but you can do anything you want. Spirals, simple symbols, even letters.

Wrap a ribbon around your orange like you would do with a gift. Then you can hang your pomander in your room. You could also decorate it with some cinnamon sticks or short fir branches. Take care to pull the ribbon very tight. The orange will loose its volume once it dries.