We love doing things that will add a splash of color to the yard. This is something that I stumbled upon a few years back. I love it because there is nothing in it that will be harmful to the wildlife or environment. They are also easy to make and will stay as long as it is cold outside.
Materials Needed:
- Disposable foil pan (we used a rectangular cake pan)
- One orange cut into rounds
- A few small pine branches
- Fresh or frozen cranberries
- Sturdy twine, cut into 4 lengths (ours were about 2 feet each)
Instructions:
1) Place the pan on a flat surface. Arrange the orange rounds and pine branches in the pan and add enough water to cover them. Sprinkle on the berries. For the hanging cords, lay one end of each piece of twine in the pan, submerging it at least several inches. Let the pan freeze outside (or place it in the freezer).
2) Remove the ice block from the pan (run warm water over the back if needed) and hang it up outside.
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