As for my horrid pictures, please remember that they were taken with a scanner, an early one (that no longer happened to work after January 1st, 2000) -- well before digital cameras ever made it to the market. This has the effect of flattening the project as the lid of the scanner bears down on whatever you are scanning. Scanners have always been best for flat objects, but back then it was the only option. Even services for getting photos on disk weren't widely available. The larger picture is more clear and it's easier to see the potential of this craft project when you view it at the larger size.
Potpourri Sachets
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Supplies:
- Pair of sharp scissors
- Two 8-inch squares of tulles
- One piece of satin ribbon, cut to 8-inches
- About 3 teaspoons of regular potpourri
Instructions:
Place pieces of tulle on top of each other, making sure that none of the points of the squares touch. Put potpourri in the middle of the pieces of tulle. Gather tulle around the potpourri. Take ribbon and tie tightly. Knot ribbon so that there is no chance of potpourri falling out. Tie ribbon into a bow.
That's it! This is the simplest version of the potpourri sachet, but you have many options. You can choose to cut out round circles instead of squares. I generally use a luncheon sized plate as a guide for size. You can also buy pre-cut round tulle pieces. I can find these (I believe 18 pieces or enough for 9 favors) at my local dollar store. You can use various ribbons and trims for a different look. You can also use items such as ribbon roses, silk flowers, baby's breath, dried statice or pearl sprays to dress up this simple craft project. Potpourri sachets look great, are affordable favors and are very easy to make.
Best Wishes,
Rachel Sanfordlyn Shreckengast
05182001
Owner, WedFrugal.com (February 18, 2001 to present)
The Wedding Frugality Page (now at wedfrugal.com - December 1995 to May 2001)
-former About.com Weddings Guide (October 26, 1997 to April 5, 2001)
-former Wed Net columnist (October 1996 to December 1997)
-Dollar Stretcher contributor (Various Dates)
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