Beautiful Homemade Potpourri

• 3 cups dried flower petals, pods and leaves (mixed - Use dried petals from lavender, roses, hydrangea, globes, marigolds and babies breath)
• 12 drops essential oils
• 2 tablespoons orrisroot powder

1. Mix the dried petals together in a clean dry bowl.
2. Spread out these petals in a 1/4 inch deep layer.
3. Put a small amount of orris root over the petals layer.
4. Next, pour 1 drop of essential oil in 4 separate spots on the petals.
5. Repeat until all the petals have been used up.
6. Now, once again, put everything in a large bowl.
7. Wear your plastic gloves and toss or mix everything nicely.
8. Put this entire mixture in a large container.
9. Allow it to sit airtight and covered for 1 1/2 to 2 weeks.
10. Then, remove and toss/mix again.
11. Put the beautiful potpourri in bowls and enjoy it or you could pack it in very pretty bags and tie it with a cute little bow to give away as gifts!
12. Enjoy!

flower petals, orrisroot powder

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/beautiful-homemade-potpourri-89946 (may not work)