-= Quoting Jeannelou to Pat Knox=-
 > I have a strong suspicion that the proportions you mention would
 > give me a rather soupy dough, but i will try it [a little at a time, and
 > see.  I thought that there were other ingredients.  I too remembered the
 > cin and applesauce.
Hi Jeannelou,
This was in the Crafts for Kids msgs that was posted last year and again this 
year.
I think that the applesauce is supposed to be drained in a strainer, so it 
isn't so soupy.  You could drain it, then if need be add the juice as needed.
Cinnamon Ornaments
3/4 c Cinnamon, Ground
1 T Allspice, Ground
1 c Applesauce
2 T Cloves, Ground
1 T Nutmeg, Ground
Combine first 4 ingredients, blend well.
Stir in applesauce and mix well (mixture will be stiff)
Roll out to 1/4 inch thickness on un greased cookie sheet.
Cut dough into desired shapes with cookie cutters, etc.
Use a wire hook, paper clip, or poke a hole for a hanger.
Dry uncovered for 4-5 days.
Store in plastic bags until ready to use.
Yields 25 small or 18 medium ornaments.
These can be used as air fresheners, etc.
To renew scent, sand lightly with sandpaper or emery board.
 > How thin do i dare roll them to be tough enough to go through the 
mail?????  I want them as thin as possible Because the
 > P.O. gets all hot and bothered if the letter is over 1/4 inch thick
 > altogether.
I made some thin ones and found that they break very easily.  I was 
disappointed.  Used my candy mold and made the bite size rose and those were 
OK, but they were thicker.  Personally, I wouldn't trust the P.O. to deliver 
the cinnamon ornaments unless they were well packed in packing and a good 
ox.
Actually, any delivery service.
An alternative idea:
Use several layers of a brown paper bag, glued together, paint/finish for 
ook
that you want, put in a skosh of filler and the dry spices for fragrance.  
he
edges would be glued together.
Have you seen how Aleene does the Look of Metal using brown paper bags and 
her Tacky Glue in the GOLD bottle.  My suggestion is a variation on the way 
she does this.
Hope this helps
Happy crafting
Donna
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