How to make Swedish oranges
Materials:
- Oranges
- Cloves
- Sewing needle, toothpick, or push pin (to poke holes for your cloves)
Instructions:
- Poke holes in your orange peel in whatever pattern you’d like
- Insert a clove into each hole
And you’re done! Hang your orange and clove pomanders with ribbon or put them in a fruit bowl as I did here. Also, take a look at this post for more pictures of the crafting process for these Swedish oranges! I can’t get enough of them. You can also turn this craft into a little tree made of oranges, or place a candlestick right down the middle of your orange for some holiday decor! However you decide to decorate with your Swedish oranges, your home will be smelling great!
More holiday craft ideas
Looking for more Christmas crafts to go with your orange and clove pomanders? Check out these oversized paper Christmas stars. Perfect for hanging next to your Swedish oranges! If you want some greenery surrounding your Swedish oranges, take a look at this tutorial for DIY crepe paper holly. It’s so easy to spruce up these oranges! If you’re really into the Swedish holiday crafts, read about our head to toe Swedish Christmas here.
Be sure to check out the Lars Christmas shop for printables like this St. Lucia crown!
