Email Print   Text Size
All-natural Christmas ornaments

Updated:

More from Crunchy Scott  more>> 
Create a soda bottle rainforest
Here is a green science project idea that's sure to put your kid at the head of the class. It's a rainforest terrarium made from an old soda bottle.
Green bling: DIY bottle cap charm bracelets
These one-of-a-kind bottle cap charm bracelets are easy to make, totally green and very creative!
Recycle those old crayons
Making something new out of something old is a great way to teach your kids about the power of recycling.
Farmers market secrets
Farmers markets are booming this time of year. But before you head off to one there are three insider secrets you'll want to bring along.
Beat the heat by keeping your home cool and green
When the sticky-steamy days of summer heat up, it's such a relief to crank up the AC, but did you realize that half of all the energy that your home uses is tied to cooling it down?
Grill the green way this summer
Summer time and grilling go hand in hand. And keeping things eco-friendly is easier now than ever before. Here are a few green tips to keep in mind this summer.
Eat green and gluten-free at The Happy Tart
If gluten-free basically means wheat-free, then what's so green about that? To find the answer, Scott Meeks headed to The Happy Tart, a gluten-free bakery.
How to turn your hotel keys into luggage tags
Got a collection of plastic hotel room keys from your last vacation? Don't throw them away because they'll actually come in handy for your next trip.
Meet eco-artist Alison Sigethy
Alison Sigethy is a new breed or artist, often referred to as an eco-artist.
How to make eco-friendly Easter baskets

By Scott Meeks
easyGREENtv.com

Apple sauce and cinnamon – yes, they taste great together.  But these two festive ingredients are also a perfect match when it comes to making all-natural holiday ornaments.  Not only are these CINNAMON GINGERBREADS absolutely adorable, but they'll make your home smell AMAZINGLY warm and "cinnamony" throughout the entire holiday season.

Ingredients & Supplies

½ cup of ground cinnamon (plus a few teaspoons for sprinkling)
½ cup of applesauce
½ teaspoon ginger (optional)
½ teaspoon nutmeg (optional)
Gingerbread cookie cutters
Chopstick
Ribbon

Directions

1)  In a bowl, combine cinnamon, applesauce, ginger and nutmeg until it forms a dough.  You might need to add a touch more cinnamon.

2)  Shake some cinnamon out onto the counter.

3)  Plop your dough onto the counter and roll it out until it's about a ¼ of an inch thick.  You may need to add more cinnamon to the top of the dough to keep it from getting too wet and sticky.

4)  Use gingerbread cookie cutters to cut out your ornaments.

5)  Before you move them to a wire rack, use a chopstick to put a hole in the top of each ornament. 

6)  With a spatula, move your cinnamon ornaments to a wire rack.

7)  Let them air dry for about 3 days.

9)  String some ribbon through the hole and hang on your holiday tree!

This dough makes 4 gingerbread ornaments. 

Holiday Helper
Exercise caution before joining a gym
Dealing with the post-holiday debt blues
Decorating for Kwanzaa
Simple strategies to prevent weight gain during the holidays
It's OK for kids to keep believing in Santa, expert says
Unique gift wrapping ideas
Extended warranties: Useful or wasteful?
Peppermint bark recipes
Gift guide for the modern day conspiracy theorist
Change your mind about fruitcake
*DISCLAIMER*: The information contained in or provided through this site section is intended for general consumer understanding and education only and is not intended to be and is not a substitute for professional advice. Use of this site section and any information contained on or provided through this site section is at your own risk and any information contained on or provided through this site section is provided on an "as is" basis without any representations or warranties.
All content © Copyright 2000 - 2013 WorldNow and KSTP-TV, LLC, a Hubbard Broadcasting Company. All Rights Reserved.
For more information on this site, please read our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.