Tuesday, November 24, 2009

HOLIDAY PINE CONE POTPOURRI

Around this time of year, Michaels Arts and Craft Store has for sale the season pine cones with that great cinnamon blend fragrance.  I always want to purchase some but never do.  Then I found this recipe that I just may try.  Looks like I will be on the hunt for pinecones.

8 lbs (approximately) Pine Cones (any type of cones or pods)
3/4 oz Bayberry Fragrance Oil
1/4 oz Cinnamon Fragrance Oil
1/4 oz Clove Fragrance Oil
1/4 oz Orange Fragrance Oil
1/8 oz Bay Essential Oil

Use a 30 gallon trash bag 3/4 full with cones. Sprinkle the oils over the cones, mixing them so that the oils are distributed evenly. Fasten shut near the top of the bag, leaving room to jiggle and mix the cones around occasionally, for a few days 'til the scents are blended.

Display in decorative baskets or bowls along with, for color and variety, long cinnamon sticks, tangerines or pomegranates, cedar tips, or your own cut evergreen tips. Or keep by the fireplace and toss in for a quick burst of scent. 8/92

Source: http://www.aworldofplenty.com/1-ideas/2-blends.html

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