How to Craft Fragrant Home Accessories

If you love craft projects, you are really going to enjoy these directions for how to craft fragrant home accessories. These crafts are easy, as well as inexpensive to make. Place these yummy scented accessories throughout your home and make a few extra for family and friends.They make wonderfully fragrant gift ideas!

Fragrant Gel Jars

Materials

One package Knox unflavored gelatin (each box comes with 4 pkgs- use only 1)
one cup water
food coloring
scented oil
empty and clean baby food jar
lace fabric
rubber band
satin ribbon

Directions

Place 3/4 cups of the water in a small microwavable container and heat on high, until the water comes to a boil. Remove the container from the microwave and add the package of Knox gelatin, stirring until dissolved. Add 1/4 cup cold water and stir. Add food coloring (your color choice) one drop at a time, until you reach your desired color. Add the scented oil a drop at a time, until the gel is scented to your liking. The jars can be left as is or you can add a decorative cover. To craft a decorative cover, cut the lace approx. 1/2 inch larger than the jar opening. Place the lace over the jar opening and put on the rubber band to hold the lace in place. Tie a piece of satin ribbon around the jar making sure to cover the rubber band, tie into a pretty bow.
Tip: Over time the gel can have a tendency to mold, to keep this from happening replace 1 tablespoon of the cold water with 1 tablespoon of vodka.

Fragrant Potpourri Pie

Materials

Potpourri
aluminum pie plate
crocheted doily (large enough to cover pie plate)
glue gun
glue sticks
craft ribbon
dried flowers, etc..

Directions

Fill the pie plate with potpourri. Cover the top with the doily, gluing it to the edges of the pie plate with the glue gun. Now you are ready to decorate the top with ribbons, flowers etc..
Tip: When the aroma begins to fade, just purchase scented oil and sprinkle on top to rejuvenate it..

Fragrant Stones

Materials

1/2 cup flour
1/2 cup salt
1/4 teaspoon scented oil
2/3 cups boiling water
food coloring (optional)

Directions

In a bowl, mix the dry ingredients well. Add the boiling water and scented oil, mix well. To make the stones colored, add food coloring, one drop at a time until you reach your desired shade. Blend the coloring in well. Grab a small pinch of dough and form into the shape of a pebble. Continue the process until all of the dough has been shaped into stones. Allow the stones to dry, place your craft stones into a pretty bowl for display.

Fragrant Heart Shaped Sachet

Materials

Craft fabric remnants (your choice)
potpourri or dried lavender
satin ribbon
needle and thread
pinking shears

Directions

Fold the fabric in half, inside out. Draw or trace a 4" heart. Cut out the heart shape with the pinking shears (to create a decorative edge). Sew around the heart about 1/4" leaving an opening available for inserting the potpourri or lavender. Add and sew a 6" looped ribbon to the top (for hanging). Next fill the heart with potpourri or lavender and sew the gap closed to finish. These sachets are great for hanging on a door knob, dresser knob or bed post. You can omit the ribbon and place them in drawers too.

These are all wonderful craft ideas that can be customized to suit your individual tastes. Use your favorite colors, favorite scents and decorate them as much or as little as you choose. I know you are going to enjoy these easy steps to craft your own fragrant home accessories. Happy crafting!