Thursday, December 3, 2009

Holiday Pomander


Difficulty Level: Easy


Materials:

- Fresh Clementine or Orange
- Nail
- Box of [Whole] Cloves
- Paper Towels
- Powdered Cinnamon
- A cold, dry space








Directions:

1.Put cloves into a small bowl (for easy access)



2.Put small hole in Clementine with Nail (only puncture to approximately ¼ inch deep.)

3.Cover entire Clementine with cloves.

4.Set out paper towel and generously pour powered cinnamon on it.

5.Roll clove-covered Clementine in powdered cinnamon.

6.Wrap paper-towel (just leave the leftover powdered cinnamon on the paper-towel) around the Clementine.

7.Place in dry, cold place (like a garage) for approximately three to four weeks.

8.Rotate Clementine in paper-towel ¼ turn once a week.

After it dries out – this Pomander adds a holiday aroma to any room. Tie a holiday ribbon around for extra flair, or make a few and pile in a festive bowl for display.

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