Clove-Orange Decoration

This little decoration is fun to make and smells amazing. Traditionally called pomanders, clove-stuck oranges were popular among medieval nobility.  You will need some adult supervision to make these, but for the most part you can do this project all on your own.

You will need:
An orange
Lots of cloves
A ribbon

Take the cloves and begin sticking them, stem first, into the orange. You can put the cloves into the orange in any pattern you want. The cloves can be arranged in spirals, in lines, or any other shape you can think of. If you're having trouble with the cloves breaking, try using a blunt needle to make holes in the orange peel first, then stick the clove in.  When you are finished, your orange will be completely covered in cloves. After you have all of the cloves in, use the ribbon to hang the orange as an ornament.

At this point you will probably need some help from an adult. The best way to attach the ribbon to the orange is to sew the ribbon together; otherwise it is very difficult to get the ribbon to stay on the orange. Once your ribbon is sewed together around the orange with a loop on top for hanging, you are ready to find the perfect place for your new holiday ornament. Make sure you find a place where everyone can enjoy the delicious smell of the cloves and orange.

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