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Identical round baubles and plastic tinsel decorate many a Christmas tree. Older decorating methods use natural, biodegradable products that are non-toxic and safe for children and pets. Items such as cinnamon sticks and dried apples look just as if not even more beautiful on the family Christmas tree as they impart a light, lovely and completely natural fragrance in the room. If that were not enough, natural Christmas ornaments are inexpensive and do not produce much waste.
Items NeededThis easy and rewarding craft project does not require specialty items and is fun to do with children. This can become part of a family's annual Christmas celebration.
Lots of apples Lemons Cinnamon sticks Natural string or twine Raffia (optional) Scissors Sharp knife Cutting board Skewers, such as for shish-kebobs Basket or colander Making Christmas Tree Decorations, Day One Slice the apples horizontally. Make very thin slices. Dip the thin apple slices into lemon juice. Thread the apple slices onto skewers leaving space between each slice. Place the skewers of apples slices in a warm place to dry. Balancing the skewers on a colander or basket helps the air to circulate around the apple slices. When the apple slices feel leathery, they are done. Making Christmas Tree Garlands, Day TwoAssemble the twine, apple slices, cinnamon sticks, raffia and scissors.
Tie twine around a stick of cinnamon. Thread about half a dozen apple slices onto the twine. Leave a little space between apple slices. Make a bow with raffia and knot the twine around it. Thread another set of apple slices onto the twine. Tie a knot around another stick of cinnamon. Thread another half a dozen or so slices of apples onto the twine, and so on and so forth.If it becomes cumbersome to work with a long stretch of twine, cut them smaller and later tie them together around cinnamon or raffia when decorating the tree.
Christmas Tree DecorationStart at the top of the tree and gracefully wrap the natural, hand crafted Christmas garland around the tree. Continue around the tree until the garland has reached the bottom.
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