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Hoop of Potpourri
Used as a wall hanging or to scent a dresser drawer, this simple hoop full of herbs makes a delightful home decoration or gift for a special occasion.
Materials:
One 5" wooden embroidery hoop
Two 6" x 6" circles of attractive (very fine) lace fabric
2' 3/4" ruffled lace
2' 3/8" pink ribbon
2' 1/8" burgundy ribbon
White glue
1 cup of dried herbs or home grown potpourri (such lavender flowers and
leaves with eucalyptus bark)
Steps:
Place the lace fabric on a table. Glue the outside of the small hoop and place on the lace. Pull the lace along the glued edge, making sure it makes a tight side. After this half has dried, pour the potpourri directly into the hoop.
Glue the outside of the hoop again (over the lace this time) Place the second lace circle over the top and tightly seal this side. Trim off excess fabric after drying.
Place the larger hoop over the smaller hoop and screw it down nice and
snug.Place a bead of glue along the outside of the hoop (along the crack
where the hoops are together) and glue the ruffled lace trim along the edge.
Cut off excess once the circle is complete. Tie the larger ribbon in a pretty bow around the metal screw. Tie the smaller ribbon around that ribbon in a pretty bow. Hang on a wall in a bathroom or wherever else you wish.
Friendship is the only cement that will ever hold the world together.
– Woodrow Wilson
If you have a trash compactor or any garbage can, put a few new drops of oil into the can each time you empty it. Use your favorite scent.
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