Lavender is a nostalgic fragrance and one my favorite scents to bring into the home. As part of the Homemade Beauty and Household Product showcase, I’m going to show you how to make lavender potpourri. If you want to see more DIY beauty and home products, be sure to visit the other blogs in the showcase listed at the end of this post. And now, let me show you just how easy it is to make lavender potpourri!
I mixed my lavender potpourri with mini pine cones and tucked it in a butterfly box.
You don’t need a lot of supplies when making homemade lavender potpourri. Grab some lavender buds and French Lavender essential oil which you can find at Save On Crafts. The little sachet is an earlier project and is filled with just the fragrant lavender buds. I keep the sachets in my drawers. (Note – I was not paid by Save on Crafts to write this post … I just like their products!)
Sometimes I dab some of this essential French Lavender oil on my pulse points. The scent of lavender is known to reduce stress and anxiety and can also aid in sleeping. I’ll be setting some of the lavender potpourri on the nightstand next to my bed.
Add several drops of oil to the lavender buds. I used about 10 drops but if you want a stronger fragrance, use more.
Mix the lavender buds and essential oil thoroughly.
You will love the fragrance while making your homemade potpourri!
If you like, add mini pine cones to your potpourri. All that’s left to do is find a container.
When you’re not home, you can keep the lavender potpourri covered to maintain its fragrance. Stir your potpourri if you need to activate the fragrance. You can also add a couple more drops of oil.
Since I had leftover potpourri, I decided to make some mini sachets.
I filled heat-sealing tea bags with potpourri and ironed the open end shut.
I tucked a few of the sachets into organza favor bags.
And a few I simply tied up with a bow. These would make great party favors!
And now you know how to make lavender potpourri!
It’s not very expensive and is so easy to make!
Here are some of my other lavender projects …
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Kerryanne @ Shabby Art Boutique says
January 25, 2014 at 3:59 amMmmm…. love the scent of lavender in my house Jennifer. Great tutorial and I love the many different ways you have packed your lavender potpourri. What fun the showcase has been!!
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January 25, 2014 at 6:18 amI love the smell of Lavender. There’s a huge Lavender farm not far from my house and I definitely need to purchase some next summer so that I can make this. All of my friends would love sachets for scenting closets and drawers.
Kathy says
January 25, 2014 at 7:01 amThis sounds heavenly, Jennifer! I have both and am planning to make a few! Your container looks so sweet! Beautiful ideas for sharing too! Love your amazing photos,
Kathy
Jane @ Cottage at the Crossroads says
January 25, 2014 at 8:52 amHi Jennifer, I love lavender and would love to make some of my own sachets! May I ask where you get your lavender buds? I attempted to grow some lavender last year but never harvested any. Definitely want to experiment more this year with growing some!
Alli says
January 25, 2014 at 8:56 amLavender is one of my very favorite scents! And your packaging tips/photos are simply beautiful. I’m pinning so I can remember! 🙂
Kris @ Junk Chic Cottage says
January 25, 2014 at 11:26 amJennifer,
I love Lavender especially on my sheets. The little dryer sachets are adorable. Great tips and these would make great gifts with valentines day coming up. Thanks for all your wonderful tips.
Kris
Teddee Grace says
January 25, 2014 at 12:02 pmThanks for the idea and the tip on Save-On Crafts. The company does have some wonderful items, and at very reasonable cost, but my computer sure was having difficulty scanning through their products.
Dee says
January 25, 2014 at 12:58 pmI love the smell of lavender. In every drawer except for my kitchen has lavender.
Denise says
January 25, 2014 at 2:48 pmI love the smell of lavender. And this would be great as hostess gifts, for family and friends when come visit and so much more. Great recipe.
Linda says
January 25, 2014 at 3:15 pmThanks so much for the “recipe” for lavender potpourri. Pinning also. Linda at Crafts a la mode
Stephanie says
January 25, 2014 at 6:36 pmabsolutely stunning and so many great ideas on how to use it. thanks!!
Sondra @ Sondra Lyn at Home says
January 25, 2014 at 8:13 pmLove this! And I also love that you made sachets with some of the remaining potpourri!! Great post and tutorial!
Becca says
January 26, 2014 at 1:53 amI adore the smell of lavender! I can’t wait to try this tute. Thanks for sharing, Jennifer!
xoxo
Mary Beth|Cupcakes and Crinoline says
January 26, 2014 at 10:17 amLavender is my absolutely favorite scent. I love how you packaged up your potpourri ~ beyond lovely as always!!!!
Anne says
January 26, 2014 at 10:55 amOh I love lavender! This would make an amazing gift! Thank you for sharing!
Confessions of a Plate Addict says
January 26, 2014 at 11:55 amWhat a great idea! I love the scent of lavender! Heat sealing tea bags were new to me…opens up lots of options. Thanks for sharing!…hugs…Debbie
Laurel Stephens says
January 26, 2014 at 2:12 pmI love your lavender projects. I grew my own lavender for the first time last summer, and I have little containers of buds on display that have lost their fragrance. Now I know how to revive them. Thanks, Jennifer!
Marti says
January 27, 2014 at 9:06 amWhat a wonderful project! I love how you used the tea bags that’s a great idea! Thanks for sharing the site Save on Crafts I’m glad I found it and your site! I love DIY and crafts.
Marti
diane says
January 27, 2014 at 1:34 pmOh Lordy!
I need to make some of these!!!!
Thanks for sharing ….
diane
Kim Santini says
May 7, 2018 at 7:17 amThanks for sharing xx