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How to make a cinnamon and orange Christmas decoration

Nothing says Christmas quite like oranges and spices! That’s why we’ve put together a guide on how to make a cinnamon and orange Christmas decoration. If you fancy adding an extra homemade touch, you can cut fresh orange slices and allow them to dry out on a low heat in the oven or over a range. Not only does it look lovely, but there’ll be a wonderful fragrance in the air too. What’s not to love? Watch the full video here, or follow our step-by-step guide below:

To make a cinnamon and orange Christmas decoration you will need…

  • Scissors
  • Jute twine
  • 1 dried orange slice
  • 3 cinnamon sticks
  • A chopstick

 

Step 1

Use the chopstick to poke a clear hole through the top of the orange slice, where the flesh and rind meet.

making a cinnamon & orange Christmas decoration

 

Step 2

Cut 10cm of twine. Thread one end through the hole and then create a hanging loop by securing the two ends together.

 

Step 3

Use the chopstick to poke a clear hole through the opposite end of the orange slice.

making a cinnamon & orange Christmas decoration

 

Step 4

Cut 30cm of twine. Thread through until the orange slice is in the middle. Then, knot the two ends of twine securely around the orange slice.

making a cinnamon & orange Christmas decoration

 

Step 5

Hold the three cinnamon sticks together. Then, use the two free lengths of twine to wrap around them. Secure tightly, trimming excess if necessary.

making cinnamon & orange Christmas decoration

 

Hang your cinnamon and orange Christmas decoration!

Why not check out how to make a twig Christmas tree decoration

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