Potpourri Christmas Tree Ornaments

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Artificial trees somehow don't always take the place of a real Christmas tree and if you are like me Christmas is just not the same without the smell of fresh pine filling the air as it gently wafts through the house.

A quick and easy way get the smell of fresh pine in your home is to spray or dab Pine Essential oil onto your tree. Your tree will impart a nice pine fragrance when heated by the warmth of the room and the tree lights to make your home more welcoming and homely for family and guests.

For something a little different try hanging clear glass ball ornaments filled with Pine scented potpourri or homemade potpourri sprinkled with Pine essential oil.

Potpourri Christmas Tree Ornaments

Materials Required:

• Clear glass ball ornaments with a removable top (see picture).
• Potpourri of your choice - A blend containing red, white and green in line with the traditional colours of Christmas are a popular choice.
• Small lengths of edging lace
• Floral wire - thin
• Ribbon for bow and hanging - Satin or velvet looks nice
• Hot Glue Gun or quick set glue
• Small artificial or dried Flowers - one for each ornament.

Instructions:

1. Remove the metal top and hook from the ornaments.

2. Fill each ball about one third full with potpourri.

Note: Add more Pine Essential oil to the mixture if you feel the scent of your store bought potpourri is not strong enough.

3. Attach hook back to top with a drop of glue - using glue gun or quick set glue.

4. Thread a piece of thin floral wire through each piece of lace gathering the lace into a small circle as you thread it enough to cover the top of the ornament.

5. Attach lace with a drop of glue to the top of the glass ornaments.

6. Make a small ribbon bow and ribbon hanger and attach to the top of each ornament with glue.

7. Glue a small artificial or dried flower to cover the centre where the bow and hanger join.

8. Your potpourri balls are now ready to hang on the tree.

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