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10 creative ways to use dried orange, from bouquets to wreaths and gift wrap

Dried orange slices are a charming, old-fashioned holiday ornament. These durable slices can be used indoors year after year if you store them right. Check out these inspiring ideas and craft your own decorations!

Author Natalia Rehbinder

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November 19, 2025Lue suomeksi

1. Candle arrangement with dried orange slices

An arrangement of evergreens, cones, and dried orange slices. — Gather evergreen branches, pine cones, and your homemade dried orange slices in a wooden bowl. Place the candles on stands and nestle them among the greenery. The safest choice is an LED candle. Never leave an open flame unattended.

2. Dried orange slices in a festive garland

Dried orange slices are strung on jute twine and hung to decorate a dish shelf. — You can make an adorable, subtly scented garland from dried orange slices to adorn, say, a dish shelf. Thread the slices onto jute twine and hang them from the shelf edge.

3. Orange slices in a bouquet

A bouquet of hyacinths and various eucalyptus branches, accented with dried orange slices. — Dried orange slices also look beautiful in a flower bouquet. Tie together hyacinths, tulips, skimmia, and various eucalyptus branches, then finish it off with dried orange slices.

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4. Everlasting wreath with dried orange slices

An everlasting wreath decorated with dried orange slices, cinnamon sticks, candy canes, and string lights. — Looking to give your trusty wreath a little update this holiday season? Decorate it with dried orange slices, cinnamon sticks, candy canes, and a string of lights. This wreath even has a wooden ornament hanging in the center.

5. A garland of dried orange slices

A garland of evergreens and dried orange slices, secured around the doorway. — Create a striking garland from juniper or other evergreens and dried orange slices to decorate an entryway. Bundle the greenery and secure it to a rope. Fasten the orange slices, then drape the rope around the doorway. You can also weave in a string of lights.

6. A branch decorated with orange slices

Dried orange slices attached to a branch, hung on the wall. — A wall decoration made from dried orange slices looks delightful! Thread the slices onto jute twine, tie them to a small branch, and hang it on the wall. Beautiful and simple!

7. Dried orange in your table setting

A dining table adorned with dried orange slices. — Dried orange slices make lovely table accents. Place a single slice on the side of a napkin, or gather a few slices with cones to decorate your table.

8. Orange as a gift-wrapping accent

A holiday gift topped with a dried orange slice. — A package topped with a dried orange slice looks adorable. Attach the slice to the gift with glue, tape, or string. You can also slip it under the ribbon.

9. Dried orange in potpourri

A potpourri of cones, cinnamon sticks, star anise, pink peppercorns, and dried orange slices. — Enjoy a wonderful aroma! Combine cones, herbs, cinnamon sticks, star anise, pink peppercorns, and dried orange slices. Add strawflowers or rose petals. Bag it up and give it as a gift.

10. A pop of orange in a lush evergreen door display

A thuja wreath adorned with dried orange slices. — Welcome! This lush thuja wreath is decorated with dried orange slices and a matching ribbon. It’s stylish and eye-catching!

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