| This easy to make pomander would
make a great gift for mom on Mother's Day, or a cool (and sweet smelling)
ornament to hang at Christmas.
You will need:
- 1 lemon OR 1 orange
- 5-6 ounces cloves (whole)
- Ribbon
- 2 tbsp orris root
- Cinnamon
- Nutmeg
- Lemon or orange oil
Push the cloves into the rind of your lemon or orange. Try to cover the
whole surface. Mix together orris root, cinnamon, nutmeg and lemon or orange
oil in a small bowl or plate. Roll the fruit around in the mixture. Wrap
the fruit in tissue paper, cheesecloth or netting and place in a drawer
or hang in a closet.
To Make a Christmas Decoration / Gift:
Cut a piece of ribbon, 34-38" long. Place the middle of the ribbon at
the top of the fruit, and draw the ends down to the bottom. Cross and
twist the ribbon and draw it back up to the top, just like you were tying
a package. Tie it into a bow at the top.
If the ribbon wants to slip and slide, you can secure it with a little
dab of glue at the bottom of the fruit where it crosses (+).
You can dab a little paint and/or glitter on the cloves if you want your
pomander to be a little more colorful. |
