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Step Up Your Holiday Decor With This Pretty Citrus Garland

November 10, 2021

Get crafty this Christmas with a homespun, DIY dried orange garland that pairs perfectly with farmhouse-style holiday decor.

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A Festive and Natural Garland

This holiday season, make a beautiful garden-inspired garland that appeals to all the senses.

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Gather Your Supplies

For this craft, you will need yarn, garden twine, oranges (or any citrus fruit), fresh herbs, greenery, metal ornaments, a sharp knife, floral wire and scissors.

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Slice Them Up

Begin by slicing the oranges thinly in rounds. You can also use grapefruit for a little variety. All citrus works nicely for this craft.

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Ready for Drying

Lay the citrus slices on a cookie sheet and bake at 200 degrees until they are dried. This can take a couple of hours.

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