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No-Sew Scented Drawer Sachet – How to Make a Sachet

by Dana Zeliff on January 30, 20172017-01-30
in Crafts

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Ever wondered how to make a sachet?  If you are looking for a simple craft to give as a gift or to make something for yourself, these pretty and simple no-sew scented drawer sachets will leave your clothes with a light fragrance.

They make a lovely hostess gift, basket filler, or just a treat for yourself. Pick out a pretty fabric and scent that you love. If you are looking for scents with aromatherapy benefits there are a wide variety of smells and benefits:

  • Lavender­ – Calming & relaxing
  • Orange­ – Brightens & relieves anxiety
  • Cinnamon­ Mood & Concentration
  • Peppermint­ – Energizing
  • Sandalwood­ – Relaxing­ alleviates stress, anxiety & depression

Another great idea is to get kids involved.  They can make gifts for family members or teachers.  My daughter always picks pink and loves the smell of lavender.  While my son likes peppermint scents – not he needs any more energy!

We plan to add a few of these no-sew sachets to a gift basket for my sister-in-law.  The kiddos want to find cute Disney material and make some sachets with orange and some with lavender.  I think it’ll be a great way to welcome the newest member of the family!

How to Make a Sachet

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Supplies:
Thin cotton fabric
cotton batting ribbon
essential oil, I used Lavender
scissors or rotary cutter
Directions:

  1. Cut fabric into an 8”8” square.
  2. Cut a 6” length of ribbon.
  3. Fill center with a piece of cotton batting a little bigger than an egg.-3
  4. Squeeze 5­-7 drops of essential oil onto cotton batting.
  5. Draw up the four corners of your fabric, compress batting.-4
  6. Tie ribbon just above cotton batting filling.
  7. Knot the fabric.

In just minutes you can have enough sachets for all your drawers and a few for the closet. These are also very inexpensive to make. ­ I picked up this piece of fabric for $1.00 and a roll of ribbon for $1.50, the essential oil I already had on hand. ­ I was able to make 6 from the small piece of fabric, with plenty of other supplies left over for more projects.

I had some leftover flannel from another project and I made my husband a few, tying them with twine to make it a little less feminine, and scented with sandalwood.

Do you have any other ideas for using drawer sachets?

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Candy Filled Love Bug – Valentine Crafts for Kids to Send

by Dana Zeliff on January 25, 20172017-01-25
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If you need a fun and simple craft for a your child’s Valentines party or to pass out to grandparents and neighbors this candy filled Love Bug Valentines Craft is for you. It is also super inexpensive and makes you look totally green since its made from recycled toilet paper rolls, and scrap paper- use scrapbook, construction, or you can even pick up a roll of cute wrapping paper from the Dollar tree.

You can make them all look alike or make every one unique to match the recipient. This craft is great for boys or girls as you can create in traditional Valentine’s colors or any color scheme your child likes.

Don’t want to use candy?  Fill your love bug with pencil erasers, small balls, stickers, mini nail polish, chap stick, the ideas are endless!  I like looking in the Dollar Spot at Target for filler ideas.

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10 Kid Valentine Crafts

by Dana Zeliff on January 18, 20142014-01-18
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Let the kids get creative with these 10 Kid Valentine Crafts.  All of these crafts will be great for kids to use as gifts in a classroom, for friends & relatives or just for fun!

10 Kid Valentine Crafts:

Heart-Shaped Fruit Bites
Heart Sun Catcher for Valentine’s Day
DIY Love Monster Candy Box Valentine’s
Paint Chip Valentines
You’re the Bomb Valentine Craft
Lollipop Flowers
Cupid’s Arrows with Homemade Gum Drops
Valentine Tic Tac Treats
Robot Valentines
Stained Glass Valentines
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Valentine Crafts for Kids to Send

You might also like these Love Bug Valentine Crafts for Kids to Send or a round-up of Valentines homemade gifts!

Not enough ideas?  Try this Be My Love Bug – Homemade Valentines Idea

What are your favorite kid valentine crafts?

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Free Valentine Printable Cards From Little Passports

by Dana Zeliff on January 16, 20142014-01-16
in Freebies, Printables

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Valentines day will be here before you know it and I have some Little Passports Free Valentine Printable Cards that your child can share with his/her friends. We are actively learning French as a family, so I know my kiddos will enjoy these cards.

Have you ever wondered how to say ‘I love you’ in German? How about in Tagalog? Little Passports Valentine’s Day cards include ‘Love’ and ‘I love you’ in languages from around the world! To share the love, simply download, print, and pass one to your valentine! Here are some Little Passports “I Love You” Translations From Around The World!:

Jeg elsker Dig: Danish
Ik Hou Van Jou: Dutch
Te Amo: Spanish
I love you: English
Je T’aime: French
S’agapo: Greek
Sarang Hae Yo: Korean
Ech hun dech Gaer : Luxembourgish
Mahal Kita: Tagalog
Iay Ovlay Ouyay: Pig Latin
Saya Cinta kamu: Indonesian
Mina Rakastan Sinua: Finnish
Ich Liebe Dich: German
Wo Ai Ni: Chinese
Ya Tebya Liubliu: Russian
Aishiteru: Japanese
Hum Tumhe Pyar Karte hae: Hindi

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Little Passports enables you to teach your child about the hundreds of different cultures around our world and around the USA!  See how your child enjoys learning about different cultures with these Free Valentine Printable Cards.

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My Frugal Valentine Planner

by Dana Zeliff on January 10, 20142014-01-10
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My Frugal Valentine Planner

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Enjoy these printable valentine pages to help you get ready for Valentines Day.  My Frugal Valentine Planner includes a gift worksheet, wishlist, menu planner, cupcake topper, and DIY Valentine cards.

You can right click on the images to print by page or download the My Frugal Valentine Planner PDF here.

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Hello Kitty Valentine Cards

by Dana Zeliff on January 8, 20142014-01-08
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This Valentine’s Day let’s not forget about all those anime fans out there. Make sure that you have an ample supply of Hello Kitty Valentine’s Day cards to send to that someone special. Hello Kitty is a favorite character for the young and old alike. Many items are on the market depicting this likeable/lovable character so make sure to have some Kid Valentine Cards on hand.

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Sanrio Hello Kitty 27 Hologram Lenticular
Valentines Day Cards

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$7.99
B00C4XZUB0

Hello Kitty Valentine’s Day Lip Balm Cut Out
Card Set

Hello KittyHealth & Personal
Care:

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$19.99
0439791103

Hello Kitty: Happy Valentine’s Day
(Scholastic)

Elizabeth Bennett
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Taste of Nature Hello Kitty Valentines Day
Cotton Candy, 1.5 Ounce (Pack of 24)


Taste of NatureGrocery & Gourmet
Food:

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$28.80
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OksobuyŽ Deluxe Zebra Hard Soft High Impact
Armor Case Combo for Apple Ipod Touch4,(rose
Red Black, Touch4 Case)-0230

by 7-14 DAYS TO USA by OkSoBuy
$10.00
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Hello Kitty Valentine’s Day Cards and
Stickers Party Accessory

Paper Magic Group
$13.99
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Hello Kitty Sanwa0095 Wallet,White,One Size


Hello KittyApparel &
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Hello Kitty 32 Valentines Day Cards


Paper Magic GroupHealth & Personal
Care:

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$2.69
B00BV7EREG

Hello Kitty 16 Valentines with 16 Notepads


Paper Magic DI
$10.95
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Hello Kitty Toiletry Gift Basket Ideal for
Christmas Gifts for Girls

Gift Basket 4 KidsBeauty:

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$89.99

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Valentine Gifts for Him

by Dana Zeliff on January 7, 20142014-01-07
in Amazon Deals

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Valentine Gifts Him

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Show that special man in your life just how much you think of him. Choose one or more of these exquisite gifts to show him how much you care.

Valentine Gifts for Him:

Sock Monkey Coin Purse
Schylling
$14.99
Timeless Love Stainless Steel Men’s Watch: Romantic Jewelry Gift For Him
Bradford Exchange
Watches
$149.00
Love Poems from God: Twelve Sacred Voices from the East and West (Compass)
Various
$16.30
Sea Glass Heart Fine Art Poster 14 X 20 (13 1/2x19x1/2) “LOVE” From the gift book “Of Love & Sea Glass: Inspirational Quotes and Treasured Gifts From the Sea” a Unique Great Christmas and Valentine’s Day Gift
Donald Verger Photography
$9.99
1 PAIR Couple LOVE ETERNAL Round Pendant Necklace Valentine’s Gift with FREE Chain
CKI
$26.99
KONOV Jewelry 2pcs Mens Womens Couples Heart Stainless Steel Pendant Love Necklace Set, Black Silver
KONOV Jewelry
$7.99
Art of Appreciation Gift Baskets Coffee Connoisseur Gourmet Food Basket
Art of Appreciation Gift Baskets
$69.99

 

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