Homemade Potpourri Recipes for Kids

Apple Potpourri Recipe

This cozy apple potpourri smells like cinnamon, apples and fall spices.

Ingredients

• 1 cup dried apple slices
• 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
• 1/4 cup whole allspice berries
• 10 cinnamon sticks, 2 inches each
• 2 tablespoons whole cloves
• 1/4 cup dried sumac, canella or nandina berries
• 10 small pine cones
• 7 drops cinnamon essential oil

Directions

1. Combine all ingredients in a tight jar or tin.
2. Close the container.
3. Shake gently every few days.
4. Let the scents blend before using or packaging.
5. Add more oil only if needed.

Rose Potpourri

Rose potpourri is a pretty handmade gift for spring, Mother's Day, birthdays or teacher gifts.

Ingredients

• About 6 cups dried rose petals
• 3 cinnamon sticks
• A few drops of essential oil

Directions

1. Lay rose petals on a flat surface for several days until dry.
2. Mix dried rose petals with cinnamon sticks.
3. Add a few drops of essential oil.
4. Place in a jar.
5. Shake every few days.
6. Let sit for 7 to 10 days.
7. Package in potpourri pillows, jars or gift bags.

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Dried Apple Wreath

This craft uses dried apple slices to make a pretty scented wreath decoration.

Supplies

• Ripe red apples
• 1/4 cup lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice plus 2 cups cold water
• Wooden embroidery hoop
• Cinnamon sticks
• Ribbon for bow
• Hot glue gun or tacky craft glue

Directions

1. Do not peel apples.
2. Core and slice apples crosswise about 1/8 inch thick so the center hole shows.
3. Place slices in the water and lemon juice mixture.
4. Drain thoroughly.
5. Spread slices on a cookie sheet.
6. Dry in a 140 degree F oven.
7. Turn slices over after 30 minutes.
8. Continue drying until fairly firm.
9. Glue apple slices to the edge of a wooden embroidery hoop.
10. Add a ribbon bow and cinnamon sticks as decorations.

Spring Potpourri Recipe

This floral potpourri is a colorful spring craft and gift idea.

Ingredients

• 4 ounces rosebuds
• 2 ounces lavender flowers
• 2 ounces peppermint oil
• 1 ounce marigold flowers
• 1 ounce peony flowers
• 1 ounce bay leaves
• 20 drops lavender oil
• 10 drops rose essential oil

Directions

1. Mix all dry ingredients together.
2. Add essential oils with an eyedropper or spritzer.
3. Stir gently.
4. Store away from direct sunlight.
5. Keep in a cool, dry place.
6. Age in an airtight container for a few days to a few weeks.
7. Gently stir once or twice a week.

Christmas Orange Potpourri

This simmering potpourri smells like citrus, cloves and holiday spices.

Ingredients

• 2 cinnamon sticks
• 10 whole cloves
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 lemon, sliced
• 1 orange, sliced
• 2 to 3 drops balsam fir, evergreen or Christmas scent essential oil
• Water to cover

Directions

1. Add all ingredients to a saucepan.
2. Cover with water.
3. Set stovetop to low heat.
4. Add more water as the water evaporates.