How to Recycle an Dead Floral Arrangement into Beautiful Potpourri!

You truly can make the memories last by recycling that lovely birthday floral arrangement from Aunt Jane into gorgeous potpourri!

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Dried fresh floral arrangement
• Scissors
• Pretty bowl or other container
• Esential oil or perfume

1. 
   Dead Floral Arrangement

   As flowers begin to fade and wilt, remove water from vase and place floral arrangement out of sight in a cool dry room or other area.

2. When flowers are well dried out, remove each flower from the stem by snipping with scissors. Discard stems and any unattractive flowers.

3. 
   Finished Potpourri

   Arrange flowers in a pretty bowl or other dish. Add fragrance to your potpourri by drizzling a few drops of desired essential oil over flowers or spritz with your favorite cologne. Enjoy your beautiful homemade potpourri!

[leanan]

on 11/8/2008 Nice idea, love this!