Okra ornaments

Hand-painted, whimsical Okra Santas from your garden make great Christmas gifts

Gardeners Liz McGeachy and Tim Marema’s solution to too much of a good thing (Tim Marema) I don’t remember where my wife, Liz, got the idea to make okra

An old okra pod that I painted into Mr. Grinch!!!

Adorable Snowman Christmas Ornament with a sparkling glitter of snow, created from a dried Okra pod. Diamond dust add the wintry shimmer. Each one is a bit different depending on the shape of the dried Okra. The ornaments measure approximately 6" to 8", each unique, so your snowman may be a little different from the one pictured. Display on a Christmas tree, or use as a plant or window ornament. Created with love and care in my smoke free home. Thank you for your interest.

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Ornaments I made from okra from my garden

Our teen writer, Anna, took an interest in growing and drying okra for crafts this year. Find out how you can dry these amazing pods.