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which are pure Atlantic sea salt in its raw form. The crystals are solar evaporated from the clear blue waters off the coast of Brazil. It is minimally crushed and left in large pieces. Rio is semi-transparent and can be rinsed to create a clear shimmering crystal. Rio has the same mineral composition as high-end bath salts making it very versatile. This is the ideal size to be used in Salt Potpourri. The large crystals are semi-porous which enables them to be infused with color and essence oil. When heated the crystals slowly release the scent into the air. Crystals can be re-scented every 3-5 months.

Sachets are easy to make and charming to have. Very popular in the Victorian era, they are becoming more popular again. You can get great netting at Wal-marts at a very low price. I personal use a lavender sachet to inhale from, the minute I feel a headache coming on.

These sachets are quick and easy. Make a great little gift from your scrap stash.
Materials needed:

A scrap of fabric approx. 4" X 10"
A piece of lace or trim
thread
A bag of potpourri - go to the dollar store or read my tip below
A piece of ribbon around 22" long

Directions
Sew the trim on to one end of the fabric. Fold the fabric in half with the right sides together, lining up the lace end. Make a narrow seam down both edges. Turn so right sides are out.
Loosely fill pouch with potpourri, leaving room at the top to tie closed with a piece of ribbon. Get creative if you like and add extra loops to the bow. Glue or stitch on a one or two ribbon roses.
Sachets are great for anyone who has an herb garden.

Here are some good recipes for blending your dry sachets.

Pillow Talk
1 ounce each of Lavender and Rose Petals
1/2 ounce Lemon Verbena
1 tablespoon Rosemary
2 teaspoons crushed Cloves
1 tablespoon Orris Root

Comfy Country
1 ounce of Woodruff
1/2 ounce each of Agrimony and Southernwood
3 crumbled Bay Leaves
2 teaspoon Rosemary
1 tablespoon Orris Root

Dream Time
2 ounce Mugwort
1 ounce Rosemary
1/2 ounce Spearmint
1/2 ounce Calendula
1/2 ounce Sage
1/4 ounce Lavender

Sachet Hop
4 ounces of Hops
1 ounce each of Woodruff, Agrimony and Southernwood

Lemon Mint
1 ounce each of Rosemary and Lemon Verbena
2 tablespoons Peppermint
1 ounce crushed Lemon Peel
1 ounce Orris Root

These sachets can also be made into small pillows or into hot pads that give off wonderful scents when hot dishes or pots or pans are put on them. One can be really creative and use a good piece of colorful material and cut your patterns into designs such as small hearts for Valentines Day, or green shamrocks for St. Patrick's Day. The designs are limitless.

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And in the meantime May your day be filled with

Peace, Light and Love

Arlene Wright-Correll

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