Whenever I give a gift, I always try to make it special with a personalized touch. Whether it’s a bar of soap made with the recipient’s favorite scent or a handwritten note, going the extra mile really shows loved ones you care. Personalizing gifts doesn’t need to be difficult, time consuming or expensive. For example, this Potpourri Gift Tag DIY is a simple way to add a little flair and personality to any gift. Or, check out this super cute project I did in 2009 – adorable melt and pour gift tags.
These gift tags automatically make one gift into two! While normal gift tags are thrown away, these gift tags can be thrown into drawers or small spaces for a fresh scent. I used a warm and holiday inspired blend of Cinnamon Sticks and Warm Flannel Fragrance Oils, but you can use whatever soap-safe fragrance or essential oil you’d like. I kept the appearance of my bags super simple and rustic with stamps, but you can decorate your bags however you’d like. Glitter, anyone? =)
What You’ll Need:
4-5 Muslin Herb Bags
About 4.5 oz. Nature Fix
Anise Stars
Cinnamon Sticks
5 mL Warm Flannel Fragrance Oil
2 mL Cinnamon Sticks Fragrance Oil
Lettered Stamps & Ink (Optional)
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ONE: Prepare the muslin herb bags. I used stamps and black ink to write my name and the recipient’s name. If you feel confident in your handwriting, you could use a permanent marker to write on the bags as well. The sky is the limit in terms of decorating your bags! Glitter, puff paint, sequins and more could be added, depending on what look you’re going for.
TWO: Prepare the potpourri. Place the Nature Fix in a large mixing bowl. Add the Cinnamon Sticks Fragrance Oil and Warm Flannel Fragrance Oil and use gloved hands to thoroughly mix in. Ideally, you’ll let it sit for at least 2 hours to allow the fragrance to soak in. But, if you’re in a gift-giving pinch, you can skip that 2-hour process.
THREE: Add the Nature Fix blend into the bags until almost full. Depending on how much you fill the bag, you should be able to fill up about 4-5 bags.
FOUR: Add 2-3 pieces of anise star and cinnamon sticks if you’d like. If you’re using a non-holiday/spicy scent, you may want to leave out these items.
FIVE: Pull the strings tight to close the bag, then attach the bag to your gift! Just make sure your recipient knows to save the bags. =)
How do you like to personalize your gifts?
- 4-5 Muslin Herb Bags
- About 4.5 oz. Nature Fix
- Anise Stars
- Cinnamon Sticks
- 5 mL Warm Flannel Fragrance Oil
- 2 mL Cinnamon Sticks Fragrance Oil
- Lettered Stamps & Ink (Optional)
- Prepare the muslin herb bags. I used stamps and black ink to write my name and the recipient’s name. If you feel confident in your handwriting, you could use a permanent marker to write on the bags as well. The sky is the limit in terms of decorating your bags! Glitter, puff paint, sequins and more could be added, depending on what look you’re going for.
- Prepare the potpourri. Place the Nature Fix in a large mixing bowl. Add the Cinnamon Sticks Fragrance Oil and Warm Flannel Fragrance Oil and use gloved hands to thoroughly mix in. Ideally, you’ll let it sit for at least 2 hours to allow the fragrance to soak in. But, if you’re in a gift-giving pinch, you can skip that 2-hour process.
- Add the Nature Fix blend into the bags until almost full.
- Add 2-3 pieces of anise star and cinnamon sticks if you’d like. If you’re using a non-holiday/spicy scent, you may want to leave out these items.
- Pull the strings tight to close the bag, then attach the bag to your gift! Just make sure your recipient knows to save the bags. =)
Just want to say thanks for this cute idea! I used it to dress up the kraft paper bags with self made bath&body presents for my family members yesterday at our dutch traditional ‘Sinterklaas’ celebration. Scented them with your Christmas Forest fo. They smelled sooo good and were very well received. Thanks!!
You’re welcome Zala, so glad your family loved the gift tags! It’s a cute little way to add that extra something special. Christmas Forest Fragrance Oil smells amazing too, I love that scent. 🙂
Christmas Forest Fragrance Oil: https://www.brambleberry.com/Christmas-Forest-Fragrance-Oil-P3921.aspx
-Kelsey with Bramble Berry
I just saw on the evening news that Diane Feinstein is pushing and going to definitely pass her bill through with bipartisan support.
With support from the industry and both sides of congress and house their going let the FDA have much more control of what’s going to be aloud in cosmetics.
I was a sceptic about this bill passing but I guess the question is will the bill be edited?
I just got an email from senator Cory booker about 1014, after sending a letter opposing the bill and it seemed like he was listening.
It looks like it will pass soon, I’m crossing my fingers that it will be fair to the handmade products industry.
Hi Robin – I saw that same segment (CBS right?). I found it to be lacking in solid information and sadly filled with scary generalizations. I’m continuing to track the Feinstein bill closely, along with others. My perception is that this particular bill – S 1014 – will not be moving out of committee any time soon. It is not gathering the outpouring of support that the news broadcast suggestions. For example, it has five co-sponsors. This is not an indication of bipartisan support, nor is it an indication that it will pass anytime soon.
While the proposed legislation makes attempts to accommodate the needs of small business, the coalition I head (COHE) believes this – and any cosmetics bill – must go further to take into account the thriving small business sector in the personal care space. Alternative legislation is being introduced in the House of Representatives that does just that.
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You can track the bill here: https://www.govtrack.us/congress/bills/114/s1014 or read it in its entirety here: https://www.congress.gov/bill/114th-congress/senate-bill/1014
Please continue to reach out if you have any additional questions and know that I and many others in this space are actively engaged to ensure that small business is protected in any potential upcoming legislation.
Thank you Anne-Marie for your comment, I was thinking you would have more updated knowledge about the bill.
You know the way they made it sound for the average consumer about harmful chemicals in cosmetics today this bill might be a no brainier, like for example (formaldehyde, parabens).
However, what the average consumer doesn’t know is that by not properly preserving a product they can end up with a very serious infection.
To me this news segment might be just a desperate attempt to gather support, maybe because they don’t have the support like you said, so this may not be anything more than propaganda.
It would have been nice if they had someone who represented small businesses to talk also, this way we could have a Voice also that can represent us (maybe a senator) who can talk about how this is going to effect small businesses.
I completely agree they should have included other perspectives, including small business owners. We know we have to fight to be players in this debate – and that’s why we’ve been organizing. Supporters of the bill are going to aggressively make their case as we saw in the CBS piece. But it’s really important policymakers and the media understand that it’s possible to support both consumers and small businesses. We’re going to keep telling our story!
These are adorable and I cannot wait to make them! Thank you for this cute idea and for having available the little bags and ingredients. Another order in the making!
Happy Holidays!
You’re welcome Gwendolyn, so glad you like these gift tags! Also, thanks so much for your order. Are you going to use the Cinnamon Sticks and Warm Flannel scent, or try another combo?
Also, happy holidays to you as well! 🙂
-Kelsey with Bramble Berry