It is the Christmas season and one thing I like to do every year is make herbal gifts. This year I am using the "shake" from my potpourri to fill sachets and they will be gifts for the elderly women in my area.
They are simple to make once you have your filler, which in my case, is my homemade potpourri. I grow, harvest and dry as many of the ingredients as I am able and early in the fall I make a huge batch. If you do not make your own, there are many alternatives that you may use such as cedar chips, lavender flowers, rose flowers, etc. Many of these can be purchased at the grocery or herbal store.
Cut a square of gauzy material, about 4x4 or 5x5 in., something sheer and porous so the scent can get out and the pretty ingredients are at least somewhat visible. Pour your filler into the center of the square. Gather the corners and tie with a pretty ribbon.
That's it; it's that easy! Now you have a beautiful gift. These are also great for weddings or wedding showers and it is quick and easy to make dozens of them.
Most women will love a sachet or two to drop in a drawer, a closet, their purse or just to sit in a pretty dish. Squeeze the sachet to really release the scent.
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