This year, for the holidays, I knew I wanted to change up my mantel in my living room. This DIY orange garland was an awesome way to add some more charm to the usual Christmas mantel decorating.
I was unsure how this project would turn out, but I have to say it is super easy and minimal supplies are needed (something I can always appreciate).
Let’s Get Started
I love that the orange compliments the Christmas greenery so well and the freshness that the dried orange garland brings to the same ol’ holiday treasures.
I also love that this project costs very little money and so fun to make this diy orange garland.
Supplies
- 3-4 Oranges, depending on garland length
- Twine for garland length plus some extra
- Scissors
- Baking sheet
- Cutting knife
- Skewer or yarn needle
Step 1
Slice up oranges into about a 1/4” slices and place on a baking sheet (I used foil so I don’t have more dishes to do).
Place in the oven on low heat, about 250 -300 degrees for 2.5 hours, flipping the slices once in the middle of cooking time. Slices should be drying, and becoming a little darker.
Cook longer if needed than 2.5 hours until desired dryness/ darkness and flip again if needed.
At this point, I did let mine rest and dry over night just for good measure to ensure complete dryness.
Tip I learned:
I did not flip my slices and so there are some areas darker than others.
Step 2:
Arrange the slices how you would like them on the twine and either use a skewer, like I did, to poke holes and thread the twine through the top of the oranges or thread using a yarn needle.
Repeat this process until the desired about of orange slices are on the twine.
Step 3:
Leave some extra twine on each end after the last orange slices, the amount can vary based on desired length and look.
Go ahead and hang your diy orange garland!
In case you need some supplies, see below…
I hope you enjoyed this fun garland diy! You can check out some other holiday decor around my home in this post here.
I would love to see and hear about how your orange garland comes out (maybe even better than mine)!
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