How to Make Potpourri Balls

Glass Potpourri Balls make lovely Christmas Ornaments that smell great

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Clear Glass Balls (purchased at Craft Stores)
• Potpourri (a type that has more pliable flowers, leaves & moss)at least 2 bags
• Ribbon (color of choice)3 to 4 spools
• Scissors

1. 
   Frosted Glass Balls

   Decide on the number & size of potpourri balls you want to make. Purchase the glass ornaments at your local craft store. Remove the stem from the glass ball and carefully stuff the potpourri inside.

2. 
   Pliable potpourri & ribbon

   After the glass balls are completely filled with the potpourri cut the ribbon you have selected into approximately 6" pieces (allow enough to loop through the stem and tie a nice bow at the top. Adjust the length of the ribbon to accommodate how low you want the ornament to hang on your tree.

3. 
   The World Of Christmas

   Decorate the tree. Place the potpourri balls near the lights to help heat up the scent.

Tips & Warnings

• If you don't like potpourri or if you want to make the ornaments a little more decorative you can hot glue pearls (purchased at craft stores in strings) around the stem and along the sides.
• You can also add pretty decorative lace and rhinestones creative.

[ursaminor]

on 5/16/2008 This sounds simply lovely. I bet you could hang them on garlands and near lighting fixtures for a spicy holiday scent! 5 stars.