Homemade Air Fresheners

Here are a couple crafts that you can make for yourself, or make a few for Holiday gifts this year for family and friends. More crafts for the holidays to come.

Homemade Aromatic 

Simple home air fresheners

Make any room in the house smell fresh for the holidays or any time of year. Take a small, clean glass jar and put a few cotton balls inside. Add a few drops of your favorite essential oil, such as eucalyptus, peppermint, cinnamon, orange or clove oil, and punch holes in the top of the jar and place jar under a bed, in a closet, near a cat litter box or any other place that needs a fragrant addition. You can decorate the jars by painting the lids with craft paints or nail polish, add some glitter, etc. This is a nice project for young children who can then give them as gifts to grandparents or teachers.

Homemade Gel Air Freshener

Also known as Smelly Jellys
Make Your Own Color & Smell Combinations With These Easy Air Freshener Recipes

2 cups water

4 packages Gelatin (plain)

15 to 20 drops Essential Oil (adjust to personal preference)

2 TBS salt or Vodka (to prevent molding)

Food Coloring

Directions:

• In a small pot, mix 1 cup water, essential oil and food coloring. As soon as it starts to boil, remove from heat.
•  Completely dissolve gelatin and salt in the hot water then add the other cup of water (cold)–stir well (gently so it doesn’t foam).
• Pour into jars and set aside for a couple days before using so the gelatin has a chance to completely set (you can refrigerate to speed up the process). Once cooled, cover with lids that have a few holes punched in them to allow fragrance to escape.

Make sure the jars are completely clean before pouring in the hot liquid.
You could cover the top with lace or netting instead of jar lids. 
Tie decoratively with ribbons, raffia, whatever you fancy.
Any heat proof glass jar will do. Collect jam & jelly jars, mason jars or even baby food jars can be used for the Smelly Jellies.

Here's a label that you can attach to the gift:

Here is a little something, that's cute by far.
It's a liquid when poured into a jar.
It's not to be eaten.
It's not for your belly.
It's to freshen your room.
It's called "Smelly Jelly".

House-Wise

"Make yourself at home"