I've been making these lavender balls for the mothers day stall, for my sons school to help for fundraising. I have posted a blog about making these before, but as I'm making them now I thought I would post about them and show you how to make them, they are very easy to make. I was given an unwanted curtain made from a lavender organza fabric and some pale lavender roses, from Jodie who is on the committee, I had a roll of purple ribbon at home and I grow lavender in my garden and Jodie had some in her garden. As we didn't have enough flowers, I decided to use the leaves as well they are probably for fragrant then the flowers any way. So you cut out the circles fill with lavender, tie with 3 knots and then you can either decorate with roses or leave plain, I think they look lovely both ways . I have made 50 of them so far. Here is the tutorial I have made for you to follow to make your own !They make lovely little gifts !
Make a circle template out of an old magazine
cover,or other scrap paper or light cardboard
16.5 cm diameter or 6 &1/2 inches.
Then cut pieces of ribbon about 14.5 cm or 5 &3/4 inch long.
Thanks Sherrie :) This is fantastic.... I am in the process of organising a garden stand for my DGK's primary school and am looking for other things apart from just plants to have on the stand. These will be terrific, especially as the school kiddies can help make them too.
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Hi Twindolphin , you are very welcome, That is a great idea to sell them on your garden stand . I've also been thinking about doing rosemary balls, as I have heaps of rosemary growing in my garden and I love the smell of rosemary. I'll post them when I make some, could be lovely to put in the kitchen cupboards and draws. Thanks for leaving a comment , I love reading them all :):)
ReplyDeleteI was just exposed to the many uses of lavender (insecticide and antifungal properties was what I was reading about)so it is just perfect timing that I should come across this in your blog. I also had noticed that my little scented sachets in my dresser had lost their muster. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteSo cute, very creative! I love lavender. The first time I saw it was on television, Its a drama I thinks. I love the color of it.
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