DIY Old-Fashioned Popcorn Garland

SUPPLIES

• Popcorn

• Thread

• Needle

• Scissors

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Make your popcorn. You can do this day of or a few days before.

   • Prepping popcorn in advance allows it to get a bit stale so it isn't so brittle when you're stringing it!

2. Thread your needle, I like to double mine up. Be sure to tie a solid knot at the end and leave extra thread on each end for attaching to your tree!

3. Thread a piece and push it all the way to the end, test if your knot is secure. Continue adding popcorn kernels, pushing them down the string once you get a several threaded - it saves time to push several, rather than one-by-one.

4. Continue threading until you have the desired length. Tie another knot at the end.

5. Add these garlands to your tree, or hang on your wall and enjoy!

DIY Fruit Christmas Tree Ornaments

I love these ornaments! I think they look beautiful, and once they're used they are compostable!

Ingredients

• 3 each apples, oranges and starfruit

• Ground cinnamon, nutmeg or cloves (optional)

Supplies

• Knife

• Cutting board

• Baking sheets

• Ribbon or twine

Instructions

• Preheat oven to 200 F

• Slice apples, oranges, and starfruit into approx 1/4 inch slices.

• Remove seeds if desired, I think they look fine seeds-in

• Sprinkle with the spices if fragrance is desired

• Place in 200 F oven for 2-6 hours or until dried. Take out and let cool for about 1-2 min

• Use a fork, knife, toothpick, or other prong to poke a hole for the ribbon or twine.

• Attach a loop of ribbon or twine, hang, and enjoy!