Adding Orange Slices Into Your Artificial Christmas Wreaths And Garlands
The Beauty of Artificial Christmas Wreaths and Garlands
One of the ways that you can make your artificial Christmas wreaths and garlands more uniquely you is by adding ornaments to these. And yes, you can add ornaments that you buy into these, however, more and more people are looking at those DIY ornaments out there that they can make for pretty cheap to hang into their artificial Christmas wreaths and garlands. Why do they opt to make these ornaments?
For many people, adding in some of those DIY ornaments into their artificial Christmas wreaths and garlands is a way to really make their garland and wreaths more unique and more fitting to the theme that they are using on their tree. And one of the more popular options in which people are doing this year is adding orange slices to their artificial Christmas wreaths and garlands.
Why oranges? For one, oranges have always held a special place in Christmas traditions. Way back before, ornaments were easily affordable for everyone, people would hang fruit and nuts from the tree. Today’s orange slices are not like they were years ago. They are not the whole orange. Instead, these are orange slices that have been prepared — so don’t worry about having sticky orange juice over your artificial Christmas wreaths and garlands because they will not be an issue. You will find that adding oranges onto these items is going to give it a dash of color, while also being traditional in a sense that makes it the perfect option for those who may be decorated with more traditional decor.
Ideas for Decorating with Artificial Christmas Wreaths and Garlands
How do you make dried orange slices? It is super easy and anyone can do this, no matter if they consider themselves a master or a newbie DIY crafter. All you need is:
- Oranges
- Knife
- Ribbon or string
- Baking sheet
Choosing the Right Artificial Wreath and Garland for Your Decor Style
You will want to slice your oranges relatively thin. The thinner these are, the faster they will dry out. Lay these on the baking sheet flat. Do not overlap these. It may mean having to do this several times, but you want these to be flat and single to dry out the best. Turn your oven to 250 degrees and then place these in the oven and let them cook for around 30 minutes to start. Check this after 30 minutes, and see if they are dried out or do they still look fresh? Remember, the thickness of your slices is going to determine how long you bake these.
After the orange slices have cooled, take your knife and cut a slit into the top of this so that you can slide some ribbon or string into these so you can easily hang these onto your artificial Christmas wreaths and garlands. You can then use hooks to hang these onto the wreath or garland.
This recipe is great for other citrus fruits too if you want to add some other colors to your artificial Christmas wreaths and garlands!
