CRAFTS WITH ANASTASIA--DRYER SHEET SACHETS

Most people toss used dryer sheets, but here at Killer Crafts & Crafty Killers we like to turn trash into treasures. Used dryer sheets make great sachets. They’re just the right size for tucking into lingerie drawers.

Dryer sheet sachets

             

Materials:

Recycled fabric softener sheets, pinking shears, fabric glue, 1/4 cup potpourri, 1/4 yd. 1/8” satin ribbon

1. Trim short sides of dryer sheet with pinking shears.

2. Apply thin line of fabric glue along upper half of long sides of dryer sheet. Fold dryer sheet in half to form pouch. Allow glue to dry thoroughly.

3. Turn pouch inside-out so seams are on the inside.

4. Fill pouch with potpourri.

5. Tie pouch closed with ribbon.

CRAFTS WITH ANASTASIA--CROSS STITCHED ROSE SACHET BAG

Mother’s Day is coming up. Stuck for a gift? Why not cross stitch this rose motif on one or more sachet bags?

Cross Stitched Rose Sachet Bag

Materials: Charles Craft white Royal Classic Sachet Bag, DMC floss as listed in the Color Key, DMC #24 tapestry needle, scissors, rose potpourri

CRAFTS WITH ANASTASIA-- HEART SACHET

Valentine’s Day is two weeks away. Why not make yourself to some heart-shaped sachets? -- AP

Materials:

5” x 10” piece lavender felt
fabric marker

4-1/2” heart shaped cookie cutter

6” 1-4” wide ivory satin ribbon

3” x 3” heart-shaped lace medallion

fabric glue

DMC #8 lt. lavender Perle Cotton

embroidery needle

small amount of fiberfill

3 cotton balls

lavender essential oil

1. Using the cookie cutter as a template, draw two hearts on felt and cut out.

2. Glue the lace medallion centered over one felt heart.

3. Fold the ribbon in half and glue cut ends to the top center of the wrong side of the heart.

4. Place a few drops of essential oil on each of the cotton balls and set aside.

5. Using Perle Cotton and beginning at the top center, blanket stitch the two hearts together, stopping before coming all the way around. Stuff a small amount of fiberfill and the cotton balls into the heart, then finish the blanket stitch. 


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