A Great Green DIY Air Freshener!

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Photo and directions courtesy of Design*Sponge

This cute mini-project is not only green for the environment, but appropriate for St. Patrick’s day! Fill your room or car with the natural smell of flowers or pine instead of the chemical stuff you buy at the gas station!

Materials

  • wool fabric
  • scissors
  • needle and thread
  • fabric marker or pencil
  • 2 ½ inches of thin ribbon of choice
  • 15 inches of ribbon of choice
  • dried lavender
  • printed template (download here)

Directions

  1. Cut along outside of tree shape. Lay paper tree on 2 layers of fabric and trace with fabric marker. Cut out fabric trees.
  2. 2. Sew a loop of ribbon to the top inside of one tree
  3. Line up trees and sew edges using a blanket stitch leaving bottom tab open4step_stitch
  4. Fill tree with herb of choice. You may need to roll up a small paper cone to help get your herbs all the way into your tree. You can also use your fabric pencil to push them in.
  5. Sew bottom tab closed
  6. String ribbon through top loop. Tie in bow around the rear view mirror of your car. Ride in sweetly scented style!

1 Comment

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    – Kris

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